Michael Gambon was an Irish-British actor born on October 19, 1940, in Dublin, Ireland. He passed away on September 27, 2023, at the age of 82. Gambon began 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. In 1998, he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for services to drama.
Michael Gambon Biography Profile:
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Michael John Gambon |
| Nick Name | Mike |
| Date of Birth | 19 October 1940 |
| Birth Place | Dublin, Ireland |
| Age (as of 2023) | 82 (deceased) |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Profession | Actor |
| Nationality | Irish-British |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Home Town/State | Cabra, Dublin / Witham, Essex |
| School | St Aloysius Boys’ School, Somers Town, London |
| College | Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) |
| Educational Qualification | Diploma in Acting |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Hobbies | Making replicas of antique guns, racing cars, fishing, gardening |
| Marital Status | Separated |
| Net Worth | $15 million (estimated) |
Michael Gambon Early Life and Education:
Michael Gambon was born in the Cabra suburb of Dublin on 19 October 1940. His mother, Mary (née Hoare), was a seamstress, while his father, Edward Gambon, was an engineering operative during World War II. When he was five years old, his family moved to London, where his father worked as a metalworker at a gas meter factory. Gambon grew up in a working-class Irish Catholic community in Camden Town.
He attended St Aloysius Boys’ School, where he was a choirboy and a keen rugby player. He left school at the age of 15 and worked as an apprentice toolmaker for Vickers Armstrong. He also joined a local amateur theatre group and developed an interest in acting. He auditioned for the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and was accepted with a scholarship. He graduated from RADA in 1962 with a diploma in acting.
Michael Gambon Family Details:
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Father Name | Edward Gambon |
| Mother Name | Mary Gambon (née Hoare) |
| Brother(s) | None |
| Sister(s) | None |
| Wife/Husband | Anne Miller (m. 1962; sep. 2002) |
| Children | Fergus Gambon (son), William Gambon (son), Tom Hart (stepson), Michael Hart (stepson) |
Michael Gambon Career Highlight:
Michael 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. In 1998, he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for services to drama.
Gambon appeared in many productions of works by William Shakespeare such as Othello, Hamlet, Macbeth and Coriolanus. He also performed in plays by Anton Chekhov, Bertolt Brecht, Samuel Beckett, Harold Pinter, Caryl Churchill, Alan Ayckbourn and many others. He 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). In 1997, he made his Broadway debut in David Hare’s Skylight, earning a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play nomination.
Gambon made his film debut in Othello (1965). His other notable films include The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989), The Wings of the Dove (1997), The Insider (1999), Gosford Park (2001), Amazing Grace (2006), The King’s Speech (2010), Quartet (2012), and Victoria & Abdul (2017). He also appeared in the Wes Anderson films The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004) and Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009). He enhanced his stardom through his role of Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter film series from 2004 to 2011, replacing Richard Harris following his death in 2002.
For his work on television, he received four BAFTA Awards for The Singing Detective (1986), Wives and Daughters (1999), Longitude (2000), and Perfect Strangers (2001). He also received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Path to War (2002) and Emma (2009). His other notable projects include Cranford (2007) and The Casual Vacancy (2015).
In 2017, he received the Irish Film & Television Academy Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2020, he was listed at No. 27 on The Irish Times’ list of Ireland’s greatest film actors.
Michael Gambon Physical Stats and More:
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Height (Aprox.) | 183 cm |
| Weight (Aprox.) | 85 kg |
| Body Type | Average |
| Figure Size | N/A |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Grey |
| Hair Length | Short |
| Shoe Size | N/A |
Michael Gambon Cause of Death
According to the news reports I found, he died peacefully in hospital at the age of 82 following a bout of pneumonia. His family issued a statement saying that he was a beloved husband and father and that they were devastated by his loss. He was also a respected and acclaimed actor who had a long and distinguished career in theater, film, and television. He will be missed by many fans and colleagues around the world.
