Harry Potter, The King's Speech + More Memorable Films of Michael Gambon
The Irish-British actor is known for his role as Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter franchise.
(SPOT.ph) Award-winning Irish-British actor Michael Gambon, who the wizarding world of Harry Potter remembers as the beloved Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore, has died. He was 82.
According to a statement issued on behalf of his family through PA Media, Gambon passed "peacefully in a hospital with his wife Anne and son Fergus by his side, following a bout of pneumonia." A thespian who eventually made a name across TV, radio, and, of course, film, we take a look at all the roles you can continue to see Gambon in on the screen.
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In honor of Michael Gambon's legacy, we look back at a few of his most memorable roles:
Harry Potter franchise (2004 to 2011)
Gambon picked up Dumbledore's wand after the death of Richard Harris, the first actor to take up the role, in 2002. Gambon wore the wizard's robes for a total of six Harry Potter films, out of the eight. Co-star Rupert Grint, who played Ron Weasley, penned a message sending love to Gambon's family on Instagram. "He brought so much warmth and mischief to every day on set. He captivated me as a kid and became a personal role model of mine for finding the fun and eccentricities in life," wrote Grint.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt. 1 and 2
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The King's Speech (2010)
Gambon portrays King George V, the father of the film’s protagonist in the 2010 historical drama The King’s Speech, which revolves around Colin Firth’s King George VI and how he overcomes his stutter.
Path to War (2002)
Gambon stars as President Lyndon B. Johnson, his cabinet, and their decisions during the Vietnam War in this biographical television film.
Gosford Park (2001)
The black comedy mystery film sees Gambon as Sir William McCordle, a wealthy industrialist who holds a party at their country estate which then turns into a murder mystery.
The Singing Detective (1986)
This BBC serial drama is arguably Gambon's big break. In it, he starred as a psoriasis-ridden author deluded by dreams of being a detective. This is the series that made him a household name in '80s England.