Ian McKellen
English actor, Gandalf in 'The Lord of the Rings'
An acclaimed actor with a career spanning over six decades. Gained prominence in theater and film, portraying a range of characters. Notably played Gandalf in 'The Lord of the Rings' film trilogy and Magneto in the 'X-Men' series. Recognized for contributions to the performing arts and for advocacy work related to LGBTQ+ rights.
Played Gandalf in 'The Lord of the Rings'
Played Magneto in the 'X-Men' series
Other People Born on May 25th
Daniel Braaten
Professional footballer with top league experience
Born
May 25th, 1982 43 years ago
Professional footballer played primarily as a winger. Played for clubs such as Rosenborg BK, Bolton Wanderers, and Stabæk. Competed in the Norwegian Premier League and the English Premier League. Represented Norway on the national team level, earning multiple caps since making his debut in 2005. Contributed to club successes, including championship titles in Norway.
Continue ReadingYoan Gouffran
Footballer and former Newcastle United player
Born
May 25th, 1986 39 years ago
Born in France, a career in professional football spanned from 2003 to 2020. Played primarily as a winger and forward. Began professional career with Bordeaux, winning the Ligue 1 title in 2009. In 2013, transferred to Newcastle United, where contributions helped the team compete in the Premier League. Also played for various clubs in the later stages of the career before retirement.
Continue ReadingKamil Stoch
Polish ski jumper, two-time Olympic champion
Born
May 25th, 1987 38 years ago
Started ski jumping at a young age. Competed in the FIS World Cup, consistently attaining high rankings. Achieved significant success at the Winter Olympics, securing gold medals in individual events, and contributed to team victories. Gained multiple titles at the Ski Jumping World Championships, cementing a notable position in the sport's history.
Continue ReadingRoger Guerreiro
Professional footballer and midfielder
Born
May 25th, 1982 43 years ago
Born in 1982, a Polish footballer played as a midfielder. Began professional career at Polonia Warsaw and later joined various clubs in Spain and Brazil. Represented the Polish national team in international competitions. Played in the 2008 UEFA European Championship. Achieved club success with multiple championships, with notable performances in the Polish league.
Continue ReadingJustin Hodges
Rugby league player and premiership winner
Born
May 25th, 1982 43 years ago
Played rugby league for the Brisbane Broncos in the National Rugby League. Primarily a center, contributed to the team's success from 2001 to 2015. Represented Australia and Queensland in rugby league. Achieved significant recognition for consistent performance and leadership on the field.
Continue ReadingTimothy Derijck
Belgian footballer and defender
Born
May 25th, 1987 38 years ago
A Belgian footballer, primarily played as a defender. Developed through the youth ranks of K. Lierse S.K. before making his professional debut. Competed in the Belgian Pro League, playing for teams like Lierse, and later joined K. Beerschot VA and K. Sint-Truidense V.V. Participated in international club competitions, showcasing skills in both domestic and European leagues.
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