Ian McShane

Ian McShane (born 29 September 1942 in Blackburn) is a British actor.

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29 September - 1942 - Blackburn - British - Actor

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McShane grew up in Urmston, England, his father being a professional footballer with Manchester United. In Britain his most well-known role is that of roguish but dashing antiques dealer Lovejoy in the BBC drama series of the same name. He also enjoyed fame in the United States as a bounding British cad in the soap opera Dallas.

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Urmston - England - Footballer - Manchester United - Lovejoy - BBC - United States - Soap opera - Dallas

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Even before Lovejoy, McShane was a pin-up as a result of appearances in television series such as Wuthering Heights (1967, as Heathcliff), Jesus of Nazareth (1977, as Judas Iscariot), and Disraeli (1979) -- as well as films like Sky West and Crooked (1966) and Battle of Britain (1969).

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Wuthering Heights - 1967 - Jesus of Nazareth - 1977 - Judas Iscariot - Disraeli - 1979 - Sky West and Crooked - 1966 - Battle of Britain - 1969

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His recent work includes roles in movies Sexy Beast and Agent Cody Banks, and the HBO series Deadwood. He won the 2005 Golden Globe Award for his acting in Deadwood.

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Sexy Beast - Agent Cody Banks - HBO - Deadwood - Golden Globe

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Ian has also appeared on Real Time with Bill Maher as a guest.

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