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What's better than one classically-trained actor who is also noted for his later life geek-friendly roles and posting odd pictures online? Why, two such actors, of course. Sir Patrick Stewart (77) and Sir Ian McKellen (78) share a bromance so strong, it looks they have been destined to be together.
Both of them started out on the British stage before roles in television and film. Stewart gained worldwide fame for playing Captain Picard in "Star Trek: The Next Generation." McKellen hit it big with "X Men" and "Lord of the Rings". Stewart and McKellen met in the 1970s in the Royal Shakespeare Company. McKellen was already playing the great parts, but Stewart, who worshipped him, found him intimidating. The two men - both knighted by Queen Elizabeth - really bonded over their shared life experience while filming "X Men." The pair told CBS that they both turned to acting as an escape -- Stewart from his abusive father and McKellen from his early struggles as a gay but closeted actor.
Bored Panda has collected some of the funniest images, capturing the essence of their friendship to prove that all of us need a person to rely on. Including celebrities. From going on a Ferriss wheel to performing at the 62nd London Evening Standard Theatre Awards, these guys cherish their very quirky and very precious bond everywhere they go to. Scroll down to check out some of the funniest moments from their daily adventures and vote for your favorites.
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Caroline Driver 8 years ago
Thing is, they just look like they've been best friends for ever, or an old married couple. They are fantastic together
Kat Wright 8 years ago
Coney Island.It matches them. The older it gets, the better it gets just like them.
layne 8 years ago
thank you TC for the Quentin Crisp reference here. much appreciated.
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layne 8 years ago
Such a hoot! Wonder if it was 'The Twelfth' for the 2 bowler hatted gentlemen striding down Coney's boardwalk. Great place to just blend in... have fun w/out stares or ?'s.
Melody Lanzatella 8 years ago
Patrick Stewart REALLY looks like Mel Brooks in a lot of these!!
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Janelle Collard 8 years ago
I think sometime after the wedding, Sir Ian said, "I married Patrick Stewart" and everyone went bonkers!
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Victor Calamity 8 years ago
I'll bet if these two tried to make a movie together, the camera would melt
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Signe Manat Hansen 8 years ago
I just adore the fact that they call each other Sir Ian and Sir Patrick
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Yezid Puerto 8 years ago
i saw in dvd a performance of Stewart of Macbeth, awesome, spectacular
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Kathie Daniel Fertur Lux 8 years ago
I normally despise Elmo, but I will make an exception because of his two companions....
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Otis Spunkmeyer 8 years ago
Sheridan Square Park, Greenwich Village NYC. Behind them is the Stonewall Inn.
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Ehren Thomsen 8 years ago
Oh my God, this is Sir Patrick's statue at Madame Tussaud's! The hat is the real Sir Patrick's, of course. Priceless image.
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Analyn Lahr 8 years ago
I just love how these two show that guys don't have to be romantic to hold hands and sit so close. If more friend pairs were like them, I think the world would be a better place.
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Captain Planet 8 years ago
Yeah I thought they were in love as well haha.
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Donna J Howorko 8 years ago
oh to be that lucky....I'm very happy for them that they have been able to find that great friendship in each other.
Cody Eriksen 8 years ago
You know that game, 'If you can have dinner or whatever with anybody"? I want these two! Not because of their work, but the fact we'll have one hell of a time.
Donna J Howorko 8 years ago
oh to be that lucky in life.....I'm very happy for them that they have found that great friendship in each other
Kane Cheung 8 years ago
In real life, Magneto has no power over metal or magnetic fields. But he can emit powerful waves of magnetic charisma. EM Disruptor at Sir Patrick (zzzzzap).
Peggy Cole 8 years ago
I think that Ian and Patrick are a fine example and a role model to follow of expressing love between the same sex that is not romantic. Cheerio to them both!
Don Twigginini 8 years ago
I like how they are so comfortable with each others sexuality. Patrick is married to a lovely woman and is very straight.
Rexx Rally 8 years ago
The best job in the world would be the guy who gets to follow these 2 lovable goofballs around, taking their picture everywhere
Cathy Myers 8 years ago
I so adore them both. They should play Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson; that would be fabulous.
Blue Banana 8 years ago
We could do with a lot more people like these two gents in this world.
Rosemary Phelps 8 years ago
Love the pair of them, love the bowlers. It just goes to prove you can chose your family. xx
Kikka io 8 years ago
when two people have reached their level of career and are able to maintain such a close and true friendship, then they can say that they really have a great treasure. because friendship often fails with fame and money, killed by envy and interest. but they are still two children behind those faces lived, and it is clear that theirs is truly a great friendship.
Terri Mitchell 8 years ago
I'm loving the hats, and the fact that they don't take themselves too seriously. What amazing friends.
Gayle Bynum Cardosa 8 years ago
Uh, well first off it wouldn't be "elaborate" since they're only taking photos and posting them online - not really elaborate. Second what would the "hoax" be? That they're not really friends? Um...I don't get it. #32 - photoshopped? What? Why would that be funny? I'm sorry I'm just not following AT ALL.
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Captain Planet 8 years ago
Yeah I thought they were in love as well haha.
Load More Replies... Donna J Howorko 8 years ago
oh to be that lucky....I'm very happy for them that they have been able to find that great friendship in each other.
Cody Eriksen 8 years ago
You know that game, 'If you can have dinner or whatever with anybody"? I want these two! Not because of their work, but the fact we'll have one hell of a time.
Donna J Howorko 8 years ago
oh to be that lucky in life.....I'm very happy for them that they have found that great friendship in each other
Kane Cheung 8 years ago
In real life, Magneto has no power over metal or magnetic fields. But he can emit powerful waves of magnetic charisma. EM Disruptor at Sir Patrick (zzzzzap).
Peggy Cole 8 years ago
I think that Ian and Patrick are a fine example and a role model to follow of expressing love between the same sex that is not romantic. Cheerio to them both!
Don Twigginini 8 years ago
I like how they are so comfortable with each others sexuality. Patrick is married to a lovely woman and is very straight.
Rexx Rally 8 years ago
The best job in the world would be the guy who gets to follow these 2 lovable goofballs around, taking their picture everywhere
Cathy Myers 8 years ago
I so adore them both. They should play Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson; that would be fabulous.
Blue Banana 8 years ago
We could do with a lot more people like these two gents in this world.
Rosemary Phelps 8 years ago
Love the pair of them, love the bowlers. It just goes to prove you can chose your family. xx
Kikka io 8 years ago
when two people have reached their level of career and are able to maintain such a close and true friendship, then they can say that they really have a great treasure. because friendship often fails with fame and money, killed by envy and interest. but they are still two children behind those faces lived, and it is clear that theirs is truly a great friendship.
Terri Mitchell 8 years ago
I'm loving the hats, and the fact that they don't take themselves too seriously. What amazing friends.
Gayle Bynum Cardosa 8 years ago
Uh, well first off it wouldn't be "elaborate" since they're only taking photos and posting them online - not really elaborate. Second what would the "hoax" be? That they're not really friends? Um...I don't get it. #32 - photoshopped? What? Why would that be funny? I'm sorry I'm just not following AT ALL.
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