Michael Gambon bio: age, height, net worth, movies and TV shows
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.
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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 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
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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 young started his acting career at Gate Theatre. One year later, he was discovered by Lawrence Oliver of the National Theatre Company. Oliver 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.
With time, his rich and smooth voice became his trademark in the scene. His acting skills were also on point. He became among a few actors who were on demand during his time.
How many Michael Gambon movies and TV shows have you watched? Below is an exhaustive list of his movies you may find interesting.
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
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- The Innocent Sleep (1995) - Det. Insp. Matheson
- Len Deighton's Bullet to Beijing (1995) - Alexei
- Nothing Personal (1995) - Leonard
- Mary Reilly (1996) - Mary's Father
- The Gambler (1997) - Fyodor Dostoyevsky
- Midnight in Saint Petersburg (1997) - Alex
- The Wings of the Dove (1997) - Lionel Croy, Kate's Father
- Dancing at Lughnasa (1998) - Father Jack Mundy
- Sleepy Hollow (1999) - Baltus Van Tassel
- Plunkett & Macleane (1999) - Lord Gibson
- The Last September (1999) - Sir Richard Naylor
- The Insider (1999) - Thomas Sandefur
- A Monkey's Tale (2000) - Master Martin
- Gosford Park (2001) - Sir William McCordle
- Charlotte (2001) - Gray Levade
- Christmas Carol: The Movie (2001) - Ghost of Christmas Present
- High Heels and Low Lifes (2001) – Kerrigan
- Ali G Indahouse (2002) Prime Minister
- Path to War (2002) Lyndon Johnson
- Sylvia (2003) Professor Thomas
- Open Range (2003) Denton Baxter
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) Professor Dumbledore
- Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004) Editor Morris Paley
- Layer Cake (2004) Eddie Temple
- Being Julia (2004) Jimmie Langton
- The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou (2004) Drakoulias
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) Albus Dumbledore
- Amazing Grace (2006) Lord Charles Fox
- The Good Shepherd (2006) Dr Fredericks
- The Omen (2006) Bugenhagen
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) Albus Dumbledore
- Brideshead Revisited (2008) Lord Marchmain
- Fantastic Mr Fox (2009) Franklin Bean
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) Dumbledore
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010) Albus Dumbledore
- The King's Speech (2010) King George V
- The Book of Eli (2010) George
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011) Albus Dumbledore
- Quartet (2012) Cedric Livingston
- Paddington (2014) Uncle Pastuzo
- Paddington 2 (2017) Uncle Pastuzo
- Victoria & Abdul (2017) Lord Salisbury
- Mad to Be Normal (2017) Sydney Kotok
- The Last Witness (2018) Frank Hamilton
- Johnny English Strikes (2018) Again Agent Five
- King of Thieves (2018) Billy the Fish Lincoln
- Judy (2019) Bernard Delfont
Michael Gambon TV shows
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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
Here is a list of some of his 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 Steve Zissou).
- 2008: Broadcasting Press Guild Awards - Best Actor (Cranford, Celebration, Joe's Palace).
- 2008: Irish Film and Television Awards, IFTA - Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Film (Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince).
- 2012: Gold Derby Awards - Ensemble Cast (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2)
- 2017: Online Film & Television Association, OFTA - Best Actor in a Motion Picture or Limited Series (Churchill's Secret).
Awards
The actor has bagged a considerable number of accolades. As of 2020, he has won 19 awards. Some of them are:
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- 1987: BAFTA Awards - Best Actor (The Singing Detective).
- 2000: BAFTA Awards - Best Actor (Wives and Daughters).
- 2001: BAFTA Awards - Best Actor (Longitude).
- 2002: Satellite Awards - Outstanding Motion Picture Ensemble (Gosford Park).
- 2002: Florida Film Critics Circle Awards - Best Ensemble Cast (Gosford Park)
- 2002: BAFTA Awards - Best Actor (Perfect Strangers).
- 2007: Berlin International Film Festival - Outstanding Artistic Contribution (The Good Shepherd).
- 2012: Online Film & Television Association - Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series (Luck).
Personal life
Is Michael Gambon gay? No, he is straight. He has been involved with three women, namely Lady Anne Gambon, Anne Miller, and Philippa Hart. He married Ann Miller in 1962. On the other hand, not much is available on the public domain about the other two ladies.
He is also a proud father of three sons. The names of his sons are Fergus, William, and Tom. Ferguson’s mother is Anne Miller while William and Tom are the sons of Philippa Hart.
Net worth
The Perfect Strangers actor has accumulated a substantial amount of wealth over the years. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Michael Gambon net worth is estimated to be $15 million.
Michael Gambon is, indeed, one of the most admired actors right now. He is loved and respected by many, especially fellow actors and fans all over the world. Also, the legendary actor is, undoubtedly, the dream of every aspiring actor.
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