Ian McShane

Born on September 29, 1942, Ian McShane trained as an actor before landing his breakout role as the titular character in the BBC series Lovejoy. He went on to play notable roles such as Al Swearengen in the HBO series Deadwood and Mr. Wednesday in American Gods. In addition to his acting work, McShane has also ventured into producing, earning nominations for his work on the film adaptation of Deadwood. He has appeared in numerous films throughout his career, including The Wild and the Willing, If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium, and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. McShane has received several awards and nominations for his performances, including a Golden Globe Award for his work on Deadwood.