Sir Ian McKellen holds up a British Academy of Film and Televison Arts (BAFTA) award at a photocall prior to announcing the nominees for the 2003 awards in London in this Jan. 27, 2003 file photo. McKellen is to be honored at this year's British Independent Film Awards on Nov. 4., 2003. McKellen, who appeared as the magician Gandalf in ``The Lord of the Rings'' movies, will receive the Variety U.K. Personality award for his contribution to the British film industry, officials said Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2003. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)