McKellen rejoices at movie icon accolade

Ian McKellen was today crowned the Empire Icon for his long and varied film career at the Jameson Empire Awards 2010.

The 70-year-old actor, who won an Oscar for his role as real-life filmmaker James Whale in 'Gods And Monsters' and is loved by many for starring in 'The Lord Of The Rings' trilogy and 'The X-Men' films, was honoured at the ceremony at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel tonight.