Ian McShane

Ian David McShane is an English actor, producer, and director, who is best known for his television roles, most notably the titular role in the British mystery drama series . He is also well-known for voicing Captain Hook and Tai Lung in ' and (respectively), Iofur Raknison in the 2007 fantasy adventure film , and Sergei Bobinsky in the 2009 stop-motion dark fantasy horror film . Additionally, he portrayed Al Swearengen in the Western series (2004–2006) and its 2019 (with the original series garnering him both and nominations). He most recently played Mr. Wednesday in the fantasy drama series .
For Disney, he narrated the 2010 film The Sorcerer's Apprentice. He also portrayed Blackbeard in the 2011 fantasy adventure film Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.
==Role==
Blackbeard.jpg|Blackbeard(Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides)
==Gallery==
Ian McShane PotC4 premiere.jpg|Ian McShane at the premiere of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides in May 2011.
Ian McShane 71st Emmys.jpg|Ian McShane attending the 71st annual Emmy Awards in September 2019.
==Trivia==
*McShane is recognized for his deep English vocal tone, which is similar to that of Hugh Laurie, Richard Griffiths, Gregg Sulkin, , and .
*Despite originating and beginning his career in the UK, as of 2022, McShane currently resides in Los Angeles.
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Category:1940s births
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Category:British people
Category:European people
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Category:Voice actors
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