Ian McShane: Meaning (information, definition, explanation, facts)

Ian McShane (born September 13 1942 in Blackburn) is a British actor.

McShane grew up in Manchester, England, his father being a professional footballer with Manchester United. In Britain his most well-known role is that of roguish but dashing antiques dealer Lovejoy in the BBC drama series of the same name. He also enjoyed fame in the United States as a bounding British cad in the soap opera Dallas.

Even before Lovejoy, McShane was a pin-up as a result of appearances in television series such as Wuthering Heights (1967, as Heathcliff), Jesus of Nazareth (1977, as Judas Iscariot), and Disraeli (1979) -- as well as films like Sky West and Crooked (1966) and Battle of Britain (1969).

His recent work includes roles in Deadwood, Sexy Beast and Agent Cody Banks.