Michael Gambon is a legendary and award-winning Irish-British actor. He has been gracing our screens for more than five decades now. Gambon is popularly known as Albus Dumbledore, a role that he played in the Harry Potter film series. The actor has also starred in numerous movies and TV shows such as The Kings’s Speech, King of Thieves, The Singing Detective, and Paddington.
Sir Michael Gambon rose to prominence in 1965 – this was when he made his film debut in Othello. He has since become a household name in the entertainment scene. He has also featured in several other films and TV shows that have seen him win a considerable number of accolades.
How much can you tell about him, especially his career and accomplishments? Here are all the thrilling facts you would love to know about him.
Michael Gambon Profile Summary
| Full Name | Michael John Gambon |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 19th October 1940 |
| Place of Birth | Dublin, Ireland |
| Age | 80 years old (as of 2020) |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Spouse | Anne Miller (separated) |
| Children | Three |
| Profession | Actor |
| Years Active | 1960 – present |
| Height | 6' (1.83 m) |
| Nationality | Irish/British |
Michael Gambon Biography
Michael John Gambon was born on 19th July 1940 in Cabra, Dublin, Ireland. He was born into the family of Edward Gambon, an engineer and Mary, who was a famous seamstress. The names of Michael Gambon's siblings, if any, are not known yet.
At five years old, his family relocated to Mornington Crescent in North London. Primarily, they moved to the city because of the nature of his father’s job. As an engineer, he wanted to take part in the rebuilding of London. The young Michael Gambon grew up in the country later becoming a citizen of Britain.
How Old is Michael Gambon?
Michael Gambon age is 80 as of 2020. Usually, the Harry Potter actor celebrates his birthdays on 19th October every year.
Body Measurements
What is Michael Gambon height? The actor stands 6 feet tall, which can be translated to 1.83 metres. On the other hand, he weighs 75 kg.
Acting Career
Michael Gambon started his acting career at Gate Theatre. One year later, he was discovered by Laurence Olivier of the National Theatre Company. Olivier recruited him alongside other promising upcoming actors.
Gambon made his film debut in 1965 in Othello. In 1967, he appeared in two television series. First, he played Pete Lucas in Softly Softly. Second, he portrayed Watchman #4 in Much Ado About Nothing.
Michael Gambon Movies
They include:
- Catholics (1973) - Brother Kevin
- The Beast Must Die (1974) - Jan Jarmokowski
- Turtle Diary (1985) - George Fairbairn
- Absurd Person Singular (1985) - Geoffrey Jackson
- Ghosts (1986) - Pastor Manders
- Paris by Night (1988) - Gerald Paige
- Missing Link (1988) - Narrator
- The Heat of the Day (1989) - Harrison
- The Cook, the Thief, His Wife and Her Lover (1989) - Albert Spica
- The Rachel Papers (1989) - Doctor Knowd
- Mobsters (1991) - Don Salvatore Faranzano
- Toys (1992) - Lt. General Leland Zevo
- Maigret on Trial (1993) - Chief Inspector Jules Maigret
- Clean Slate (1994) - Cornell
- Faith (1994) - Peter John Moreton
- Squanto: A Warrior's Tale (1994) - Sir George
- A Man of No Importance (1994) - Ivor J. Carney
- The Browning Version (1994) - Dr. Frobisher
- Two Deaths (1995) - Daniel Pavenic
- The Wind in the Willows (1995 and 1996) - Badger
Michael Gambon TV Shows
Similarly, the 80-year-old has made notable appearances in numerous television series. Some of them include:
- The Jim Henson Hour (1989) Ultragorgon
- Maigret (1992-1993) Chief Inspector Maigret
- Wives and Daughters (1999) Squire Hamley
- Perfect Strangers (2001) Raymond
- Angels in America (2003) Prior Walter Ancestor #1
- Room 101 (2004) Guest
- Lucan (2013) John Burke
- Quirke (2013) Judge Garret Griffin
- The Casual Vacancy (2015) Howard Mollison
- Fortitude (2015 – 2018) Henry Tyson
- Bad Robots (2014 – 2015) Voice
- The Nightmare Worlds of H.G. Wells (2016) Egbert Elvesham
- Henry V: The Hollow Crown (2016) Mortimer
- Fearless (2017) Sir Alastair Mckinnon
- Little Women (2017) Mr Laurence
Awards and Nominations
His noble work has not gone unnoticed. He has been nominated more than 20 times by various awards since he started his acting career. Below is the list of his nominations and awards:
Nominations
- 2002: Primetime Emmy Awards - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie (Path to War).
- 2002: Florida Film Critics Circle Awards - Best Ensemble Cast (Gosford Park).
- 2004: Boston Society of Film Critics Awards - Best Ensemble Cast (The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou).
- 2010: Primetime Emmy Awards - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie (Emma).
- 2005: Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards - Best Acting Ensemble (The Life Aquatic with
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