Fan Casting Ian McKellen as Old Ben Kenobi in Star Wars: Original Trilogy

jonahmakowsky made this fan casting suggestion on April 27, 2020. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

Ian McKellen

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Sir Ian Murray McKellen, CH, CBE (born May 25, 1939) is an British actor. He is the recipient of six Laurence Olivier Awards, a Tony Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a BIF ...

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Old Ben Kenobi in Star Wars: Original Trilogy

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Ian McKellen

Old Ben Kenobi (Obi-Wan Kenobi)

Star Wars: Original Trilogy

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Ian McKellen is known for his roles in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. He has been suggested by fans for 6,618 roles on myCast, including Phil in Hercules. Similar actors include Patrick Stewart, Jeremy Irons, and Gary Oldman. Ian McKellen was suggested to play Old Ben Kenobi in Star Wars: Original Trilogy by jonahmakowsky. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Ewan McGregor and Ben Kingsley. Star Wars: Original Trilogy has 19 roles, including Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, and Han Solo.