Sir Ian McKellen Receives Pfizer Vaccine, Says He Feels ‘Euphoric' After Getting Coronavirus Jab News X-Men and Lord of the Rings actor Sir Ian McKellen, on Thursday, became the first actor from Hollywood to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by Pfizer. Soon after the actor took to social media and revealed that he "feels lucky" to have got the vaccination. According to reports, Ian McKellen received the vaccine at Queen Mary's University Hospital in London. The 81-year-old-actor also shared pictures while the vaccine was being administered to him by a medic. While talking to the Daily Mail he said, "It's a very special day, I feel euphoric. Anyone who has lived as long as I have is alive because they have had previous vaccinations, the take up amongst the older generation will be 100% - it ought to be - because you're having it not just for yourself but for people who you are close to - you're doing your bit for society."