Who is Ian McShane’s wife?​

Ian McShane is a popular British actor, born on September 29, 1942, in Blackburn, Lancashire, England. He is the son of Irene and Harry McShane, a professional footballer who played for Manchester United. He studied acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and was a member of the National Youth Theatre. He made his acting debut in 1962 with the film The Wild and the Willing, where he played the role of Harry Brown. He made his TV debut in 1963 with the show Play of the Week (1963-1966).

McShane became popular in the UK for his role as Lovejoy in the BBC show Lovejoy (1986–1994). He gained international popularity for his role as Al Swearengen in the show Deadwood (2004-2006). His other notable works include Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011), American Gods (2017–2021), and the John Wick series (2014–present). Apart from acting, his personal life, especially his marriage, has been in the spotlight for years.

Who is Ian McShane’s wife?​

Gwen Humble is the wife of Ian McShane. She is an American actress, born on December 4, 1953, in St Clair Shores, Michigan, United States. She appeared in many TV shows and films throughout her active acting career from the late 1970s to the 1990s. She made her acting debut in 1978 with the TV film The Courage and the Passion, where she played the role of Jill. She made her film debut in 1980 with Cheaper To Keep Her, where she played the role of Laura.

Humble’s notable credits include roles in Being There (1979), Remington Steele (1982), The American Way (1986), and JAG (1999). She has also worked alongside her husband Ian McShane in the hit show Lovejoy (1986-1994), where she played the role of Lady Dunwich/ Caterina/ Lavinia. Besides acting, Humble took part in beauty pageants. She was crowned Miss Michigan in 1971 and was the runner-up in the World-Miss USA competition.

Ian McShane and Gwen Humble’s relationship

Ian McShane and Gwen Humble got married on August 13, 1980. Even though they are both actors, Ian and Gwen have managed to keep their personal lives private. They don’t often appear together in the media or share many details about their marriage, which has helped them stay away from the public spotlight.

In an interview with The Times in 2017, he shared how they have been married for this long. He said, “I really like her and I still get a kick out of looking at her.” They live together in Venice Beach, California, and enjoy a peaceful life. Ian has said in interviews that Gwen has been a great support in his life, both personally and professionally. While Gwen stepped away from acting to live a quieter life, she has remained by Ian’s side through his successful career.

In an interview on Off Camera with Sam Jones, Ian shared details about his relationship with his wife, Gwen. He said, “In the mid-seventies, I met my wife Gwen, who’s been an enormous influence on my life. She was an actress when I met her, but after a few years, she decided that she’d rather follow me around. Very gifted actress. She’s a great woman. We’re still together. I still look at her—she’s still the smartest person about certain things that I’ll ever ask, which is important. And, you know, my lifestyle at the beginning when we first met was exactly the same, but eventually you go, ‘This is somebody who I want to change my life for.’ Yes, she was part of all that, yeah—and it’s paid off to an enormous degree.”