Sir Ian McKellen marks 50-year acting career

31 August 2011 Last updated at 07:19 ET Help

Actor Sir Ian McKellen said he was still in love with the theatre as he celebrated his 50-year career on the stage.

Sir Ian, 72, said that marking his half century was like having a birthday.

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