Ian McElhinney is a British actor and director who has an estimated net worth of $2 million.

Ian McElhinney started his career in 1981, when he appeared in the television film, Cowboys. He did several films such as Michael Collins, Triage, A Love Divided, and Angel. With his distinctive acting prowess, McElhinney was able to appear in numerous television series which includes Brond, Queer as Folk, The Clinic, and Hornblower. He was notable for his portrayal as Ser Barristan Selmy in the hit HBO series, Game of Thrones. He directed a production play, Stones in His Pockets in 2001.

Ian McElhinney was born on 1948 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He is married to playwright and actress Marie Jones. They have their own company, Rathmore Production, Ltd.