Michael Gambon, born in 1940 in Dublin, Ireland, was an actor known for his incredible presence on stage and screen.

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Gambon's family moved to London when he was six years old. He served a seven-year engineering apprenticeship before being selected by Sir Laurence Olivier for Britain's National Theatre in 1963

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Gambon brought heft and delicacy, mischief and feeling to the stage, performing roles from Shakespeare, Chekhov, Brecht, and Beckett to Pinter, Churchill, and Ayckbourn.

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Filmography

Mechanical Bent

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Prankster

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Michael Gambon's death marked the end of an era in the theater world. His iconic role as Albus Dumbledore left a lasting impression on audiences.

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Michael Gambon, born in 1940 in Dublin, Ireland, was an actor known for his incredible presence on stage and screen.

Michael Gambon, born in 1940 in Dublin, Ireland, was an actor known for his incredible presence on stage and screen.

Gambon's family moved to London when he was six years old. He served a seven-year engineering apprenticeship before being selected by Sir Laurence Olivier for Britain's National Theatre in 1963

Gambon's family moved to London when he was six years old. He served a seven-year engineering apprenticeship before being selected by Sir Laurence Olivier for Britain's National Theatre in 1963

Early Life

Gambon brought heft and delicacy, mischief and feeling to the stage, performing roles from Shakespeare, Chekhov, Brecht, and Beckett to Pinter, Churchill, and Ayckbourn.

Gambon brought heft and delicacy, mischief and feeling to the stage, performing roles from Shakespeare, Chekhov, Brecht, and Beckett to Pinter, Churchill, and Ayckbourn.

Theatrical Career

Theatrical Career

Filmography

He starred in various films, including the Harry Potter series, where he portrayed the beloved character Albus Dumbledore

Mechanical Bent

Mechanical Bent

When not acting, Gambon immersed himself in making things, specializing in replicas of antique guns.

When not acting, Gambon immersed himself in making things, specializing in replicas of antique guns.

Prankster

Prankster

Known for his playful nature, Gambon was an incorrigible prankster both on and off the stage.

Known for his playful nature, Gambon was an incorrigible prankster both on and off the stage.

Michael Gambon's death marked the end of an era in the theater world. His iconic role as Albus Dumbledore left a lasting impression on audiences.

Michael Gambon's death marked the end of an era in the theater world. His iconic role as Albus Dumbledore left a lasting impression on audiences.

Legacy

Legacy