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Born on October 2, 1950, Ian McNeice is from Basingstoke, United Kingdom. Ian McNeice is credited as a film actor, stage actor and television actor. That works out to 75 years old in 2026.
My Take
Ian McNeice is one of those British character actors who can hijack a scene the instant he appears, and I mean that as the highest compliment. With his portly frame and that unmistakable voice, he's given us Bert Large in Doc Martin, the Newsreader in Rome and even Winston Churchill in Doctor Who. He's never the lead, yet a production gains real texture the moment he walks on. Born in 1950 and still working across stage, film and television, his stamina alone earns my respect. Honestly, I grin a little whenever he shows up. That's the mark of a deeply trusted performer.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ian McNeice
- Name (Japanese)
- イアン・マクニース
- Reading
- いあん・まくにーす
- Born
- October 2, 1950 (age 75)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Tiger
- Origin
- Basingstoke, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / stage actor / television actor
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3. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ian McNeice born?
Born October 2, 1950 (age 75).
Where is Ian McNeice from?
Ian McNeice is from Basingstoke, United Kingdom.
What does Ian McNeice do?
Ian McNeice works as actor, film actor, stage actor, television actor.
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