Gandalf the Grey (now the White) was the Undoubted leader of the fellowship untill he was befallen by the Belrog at Khazad-Dum. In The Two Towers he came back as Gandalf the White and is here to help Frodo finish his appointed task. The wizard is known to all but not allways welcomed by many.

BIO OF GANDALF

Aliases: Incanus, Olorin, Tharkun, LathSpell, Grey Pilgrim, Grey Wanderer, Stormcrow, Greyhame, Mithrandir, Grey Fool, The White Rider

Date of Birth: ?

Race: Maia

Height: Described as rather tall, but bent

Date of Death: ?

Alignment: Good

Parents: N/A

Spouse: None

Date of Marriage: N/A

Children: none

Physical description: Appeared as an old man with a wise face. Immensely long grey beard, and bushy eyebrows. He was dressed in grey robes throughout much of LotR, but after his fall in Moria, he was dressed in shining white.

Biography: Gandalf entered into Middle Earth as one of the Istari, and was deemed the wisest of the order by Galadriel. He has been said to be the person most responsible for Sauron's downfall, laboring nonstop for roughly 2000 years to put an end to his reign. Gandalf was the bearer of Narya, the Ring of Fire, given to him by Cirdan when he arrived in Middle Earth. Gandalf always held Hobbits near to his heart, and he also held their race in high regard. When Bilbo found the Ring, Gandalf immediately suspected that it was the One Ring, but allowed Bilbo to keep it, for he knew Bilbo to be strong, and innocent: plus he knew no safer place for it, and he dare not be tempted with it himself. In the year 3001, Gandalf persuaded Bilbo to leave the Ring to Frodo, and shortly thereafter, Gandalf set in motion the Quest of Mount Doom. Gandalf was one of the most important people at the Council of Elrond, because he alone knew the full history of Sauron and the Ring. Although he fell battling the Balrog in Moria, he was sent back to Middle Earth as Gandalf the White to complete his errand. Aside from aiding Frodo in his journey, Gandalf did many other chief deeds during the War of the Ring, including freeing Theoden from the evil spells of Saruman and Wormtongue, and casting Saruman out and taking over as the head of the White Council. After the War of the Ring Gandalf sailed from the Grey Havens with Elrond, Bilbo, and Frodo. It is believed that he also took his beloved horse, Shadowfax.

PICS OF GANDALF

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Next to Bill the pony

At the counsel of Elrond

A serious wizard

Sitting by Frodo when he got stabbed

Burried by the voice of Saurman at Mount. Cahadras(sp?)

BIO OF SIR IAN McKELLEN

Full Name: Sir Ian Mckellen

Birthdate: May 25, 1939

Birthplace: Burnley, England

Hair Color: White

Eye Color: Blue

Height: 5'11"

Spouse: None

Children: None

Biography: Ian McKellen is among the most acclaimed actors of his generation, honored with more than forty international awards for his performances on stage and screen. He was born in the industrial north of England on May 25th 1939, the son of a civil engineer. He first acted at school and at Cambridge University where he studied English Literature and appeared in 21 undergraduate productions. Without any formal dramatic training, he made his professional debut in 1961 at the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry and for three seasons worked his apprenticeship with other regional companies, culminating with the opening of the Nottingham Playhouse, where he was directed by his childhood hero, Sir Tyrone Guthrie. His first London appearance in A Scent of Flowers (1964) won him the Clarence Derwent Award and an invitation from Sir Laurence Olivier to join his new National Theatre Company at the Old Vic Theatre. This was followed by two seasons with the touring Prospect Theatre, storming the 1969 Edinburgh Festival as Shakespeare's Richard II and Marlowe's Edward II. These played for two sell-out seasons in London and were televised. His Hamlet followed and established McKellen as "the leading classical actor of his generation." In 1972, he co-founded the democratically run Actors' Company. His work with the Royal Shakespeare Company at Stratford-upon-Avon and in London (1974-78) included plays by Brecht, Chekhov, Ibsen, Marlowe, Shaw, Stoppard and Wedekind. He played Romeo, Macbeth, Leontes, Toby Belch and Iago for Trevor Nunn. On Broadway, he won every available award, including the Tony for Best Actor, as Salieri in Peter Shaffer's Amadeus (1980-81). At the Royal National Theatre, where he is a member of the Board, his hits include Wild Honey, Coriolanus, The Cherry Orchard, The Critic, Bent, Napoli Milionaria, Uncle Vanya, An Enemy of the People and - in 1998 - Captain Hook and Mr. Darling in Peter Pan. As Richard III, he toured the world from Tokyo to Los Angeles and for the acclaimed movie version, which he co-scripted Globe nominee for Best Actor (1996). His solo shows Acting Shakespeare and A Knight Out have toured the UK, Europe and the US raising funds for local charities. His first starring role on television was in David Copperfield (BBC 1966) and in the cinema as D.H. Lawrence in Priest of Love (1980). Other on-camera successes include Scandal, And The Band Played On (Emmy nomination and Cable Ace Award), Cold Comfort Farm, Rasputin (Golden Globe Award), Bent and Swept from the Sea. He also starred in Apt Pupil by Bryan Singer and will appear in the upcoming X-MEN 2 from the same director. His performance in Gods and Monsters has earned accolades from around the world, including nominations for the Golden Globe and the Academy Award as Best Actor in 1999. Sir Ian was knighted in 1991 for his services to the performing arts.

WHAT I THINK OF GANDALF

Gandalf is a vital part in the fellowship because without his bravery in the Mines of Moria at the bridge of Kahzad-Dum the movie might have been cut short for a lack of better words. I really like the reputation he built up at Hobbiton, being "a know disturber of the peace". Ian McKellen was perfect for his parta and I think he was trying to portray JRR Tolkein in a sence.

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