Michael Gambon
Actor best known as Dumbledore
Born
October 19th, 1940
84 years ago
Died
September 27th, 2023
1 years ago — 82 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United Kingdom
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An Irish-British actor who gained prominence for the role of Albus Dumbledore in the 'Harry Potter' film series, taking over the character after the death of Richard Harris. Before starring in 'Harry Potter,' significant work included performances in stage productions and television. Notable for versatility, played a range of characters across various genres throughout a career that spanned several decades. Achievements in theater included a stint with the National Theatre and performances in acclaimed productions such as 'King Lear.'
Portrayed Albus Dumbledore in 'Harry Potter'
Starred in 'The Singing Detective'
Performed in 'King Lear' at the National Theatre
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