Ian David McShane is an English actor, director, producer, voice artist and comedian. Despite appearing in numerous films, McShane is best known for his television roles, particularly the BBC's Lovejoy and HBO's Western drama Deadwood . McShane starred as King Silas Benjamin in NBC series Kings, Tai Lung in Kung Fu Panda, and as Blackbeard in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. McShane was born in Blackburn, Lancashire, on 29 September 1942, the son of Irene and Scottish footballer Harry McShane. He grew up in Urmston, Lancashire, and attended Stretford Grammar School. In the... United Kingdom, McShane's best known role may be that of antiques dealer Lovejoy in the BBC drama series of the same name. He also enjoyed fame in the United States as English cad Don Lockwood in the soap opera Dallas and as an English cockfighting aficionado in the mini-series Roots.
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| Birthdate: | September 29, 1942 |
| Birthplace: | Blackburn |
| Age: | 69 |
| Height: | 5' 9" |
| Education: | Royal Academy of Dramatic Art |
| Also known as: | Al Swearengen, ian_mcshane, Ian McShane |