Michael Gambon CBE was a distinguished Irish-British actor who began his acting journey as one of the inaugural members of the Royal National Theatre under the guidance of Laurence Olivier. Throughout his impressive six-decade-long career, Gambon received numerous accolades, including three Olivier Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and four BAFTA Awards, showcasing his remarkable talent and contribution to the world of acting.
Bio/Wiki
Age-82years
Height- 1.83 m
Weight- 94 kg
Full name- Sir Michael John Gambon
Born- 19 October 1940,
Birthplace- Cabra, Ireland
Death 28 September 2023
Death place- Witham, United Kingdom
Spouse- Anne Miller (m. 1962–2002)
Profession-Actor
Nationality-British
Parents
Michael John Gambon was born on 19 October 1940, in the Cabra suburb of Dublin. His mother, Mary (née Hoare), worked as a seamstress, and his father, Edward Gambon, was an engineering operative during World War II. When Gambon was six, his father moved the family to Mornington Crescent in London’s Camden borough to seek work in the post-war reconstruction of London. At that time, his father arranged for him to become a British citizen, a decision that eventually enabled him to receive a substantive knighthood, rather than an honorary one.
Wife
Gambon tied the knot with mathematician Anne Miller in 1962 when he was just 22 years old. He was famously private about his personal life. The couple resided in Gravesend, Kent, and together, they had a son named Fergus. Fergus went on to become a ceramics expert featured on the BBC series Antiques Roadshow.
Education
Gambon’s educational journey took him from St Aloysius Boys’ School in Somers Town, where he served at the altar, to St Aloysius’ College in Highgate, alongside notable alumnus Peter Sellers. Later, he moved to North End, Kent, attending Crayford Secondary School. Despite leaving at 15 without qualifications, he secured an apprenticeship as a toolmaker at Vickers-Armstrong. By the age of 21, he became a qualified engineering technician. He held the job for another year, during which he developed a lifelong passion for collecting antique guns, clocks, watches, and classic cars.
Career
Gambon had a prolific career, starring in various Shakespearean productions like Othello, Hamlet, Macbeth, and Coriolanus. He earned recognition with thirteen Olivier Award nominations, winning thrice for A Chorus of Disapproval (1985), A View from the Bridge (1987), and Man of the Moment (1990). On Broadway, he made his mark in David Hare’s Skylight (1997), garnering a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor in a Play.
His film debut was in Othello (1965), and he starred in notable films like The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989), Gosford Park (2001), and The King’s Speech (2010). Gambon achieved global fame as Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series (2004-2011), succeeding Richard Harris.
On television, he earned four BAFTA Awards for The Singing Detective (1986), Wives and Daughters (1999), Longitude (2000), and Perfect Strangers (2001). His notable TV projects include Cranford (2007) and The Casual Vacancy (2015). In 2017, he received the Irish Film & Television Academy Lifetime Achievement Award and was recognized as one of Ireland’s greatest film actors by The Irish Times in 2020.
Irish-born actor Sir Michael Gambon, known for his acclaimed work on stage and screen, including his iconic role as Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films, has passed away at the age of 82. He died due to pneumonia, according to his publicist Clair Dobbs. Sir Michael Gambon is survived by his wife Anne and son Fergus, and his family confirmed that he passed away peacefully in the hospital with his loved ones by his side.
Movies and TV Show
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)
- The King’s Speech (2010)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010)
- Layer Cake (2004)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)
- Open Range (2003)
- Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
- Gosford Park (2001)
- King of Thieves (2018)
- Page Eight (2011)
- The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989)
- The Book of Eli (2010)
- Ali G Indahouse (2002)
- Sleepy Hollow (1999)
- Toys (1992)
- Judy (2019)
- Paddington (2014)
- The Good Shepherd (2006)
- Quartet (2012)
- Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017)
- Dad’s Army (2016)
- Cordelia (2019)
- The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004)
- Paddington 2 (2017)
- Victoria & Abdul (2017)
- Churchill’s Secret (2016)
- Charlotte Gray (2001)
- Path to War (2002)
- The Casual Vacancy (Year Not Specified)
- Amazing Grace (2006)
- Dancing at Lughnasa (1998)
- Joe’s Palace (2007)
- Mad to Be Normal (2017)
- Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004)
- Brideshead Revisited (2008)
- Viceroy’s House (2017)
- Being Julia (2004)
- Restless (Year Not Specified)
- The Last Witness (2018)
- The Beast Must Die (1974)
- Sylvia (2003)
- The Last September (1999)
- The Actors (2003)
- Deep Blue (2003)
- The Baker (2007)
- Othello (1965)
- The Omen (2006)
- Samson and Delilah (1996)
Achievement/Awards
- Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture-2011, 2002 – The King’s Speech, Gosford Park
- Critics’ Choice Movie Award for Best Acting Ensemble- 2002 – Gosford Park
- British Academy Television Award for Best Actor – 2002, 2001, 2000, … – Almost Strangers, Longitude, Wives and Daughters, …
- Satellite Award for Best Ensemble: Motion Picture – 2002 – Gosford Park
- Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor- 1987 – A View From The Bridge
- Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy Performance – 1990, 1985 – Man Of The Moment, A Chorus of Disapproval
- British Independent Film Award – The Richard Harris Award – 2012
- Critics’ Circle Theatre Award for Best Actor- 2001, 1991 – The Caretaker, Man Of The Moment
Net Worth 2023
As of the latest available information, Michael Gambon’s estimated net worth was $20 million. Please note that net worth figures can fluctuate over time due to various factors such as investments, earnings, and expenses.
Cause of Death
Irish-born actor Sir Michael Gambon, known for his acclaimed work on stage and screen, including his iconic role as Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films, has passed away at the age of 82. He died due to pneumonia, according to his publicist Clair Dobbs.
Sir Michael Gambon is survived by his wife Anne and son Fergus, and his family confirmed that he passed away peacefully in the hospital with his loved ones by his side.
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