Sir Michael John Gambon CBE was an Irish-English actor.
He was born on October 19, 1940, in Dublin, Ireland.
Gambon started his acting career with Laurence Olivier as one of the original members of the Royal National Theatre.
Over his six-decade-long career, he received three Olivier Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and four BAFTA Awards.
He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1999 for services to drama.
Gambon appeared in many productions of works by William Shakespeare such as Othello, Hamlet, Macbeth and Coriolanus.
He was known for his roles in films such as The Singing Detective and the Harry Potter series, where he played the character of Albus Dumbledore.
Gambon was described by the late Sir Ralph Richardson as being The Great Gambon and he was considered to be one of the British theatre’s leading lights.
He died on September 28, 2023, at the age of 82 following a bout of pneumonia.
"This isn't goodbye, after all."
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— Daily Harry Potter (@TheDailyHPotter) September 28, 2023
Michael Gambon net worth
According to Sportskeeda, Gambon had an estimated net worth of $20 million at the time of his death.
How did Michael Gambon make his money?
Gambon made his money primarily through his acting career, which spanned over five decades.
He was a versatile actor who appeared in many productions of works by William Shakespeare, such as Othello, Hamlet, Macbeth and Coriolanus.
Gambon was nominated for thirteen Olivier Awards, winning three times for A Chorus of Disapproval (1985), A View from the Bridge (1987) and Man of the Moment (1990).
He also appeared in numerous films and television shows, including The Singing Detective and the Harry Potter films, where he played the beloved character Albus Dumbledore.
Gambon’s deep and drawling voice made him instantly recognizable, and he was known for his magnificent presence on screen and stage.
In 1999, he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for services to drama.
Michael Gambon career
Gambon is a highly respected and accomplished actor with a career spanning over five decades.
He has appeared in numerous films, television shows, and stage productions, earning critical acclaim and recognition for his outstanding performances.
Gambon’s career began in the 1960s, where he made his stage debut in the play Othello at the Royal Shakespeare Company.
He continued to work in theater throughout the 1970s and 1980s, earning praise for his performances in productions such as The Caretaker and Volpone.
In the 1990s, Gambon began to gain wider recognition for his work in film and television. He appeared in several high-profile movies, including The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover, Sleepy Hollow and Gosford Park.
He also took on the iconic role of Professor Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter film series, a role he played from 2004 to 2011.
Throughout his career, Gambon has received numerous awards and recognitions for his work.
He has been nominated for four Olivier Awards, winning two for his performances in Volpone and A View from the Bridge.
He has also been nominated for four BAFTA Awards, winning one for his role in the television series, The Singing Detective.
In addition to his stage and screen work, Gambon has also lent his voice to several animated films and television shows, including The Wind in the Willows and Doctor Who.
He has also been recognized for his contributions to the arts, receiving a knighthood in 1998 and being appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2018.
