Harry Potter’ Actor Michael Gambon Dies at 82
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Acclaimed actor Sir Michael Gambon has died. The performer, best known for bringing Professor Albus Dumbledore to the screen in six of the eight Harry Potter movies, had a career that spanned more than five decades. He won BAFTAs, Olivier and Screen Actors Guild Awards, and received nominations for a Tony, Golden Globe and Emmy awards. Sir Michael was knighted for his services to the British entertainment industry in 1998. Sir Michael Gambon was 82 years old.
Acclaimed actor Sir Michael Gambon has died.
The performer, best known for bringing Professor Albus Dumbledore to the screen in six of the eight Harry Potter movies,
had a career that spanned more than five decades.
You put all that costume and the makeup and the beard on the wig and suddenly that sort of takes over the image of the character.
Gambon made his debut on a West End stage at 22 years old,
having left school at age 15 and never receiving a formal drama school education.
He won BAFTAs, Olivier and Screen Actors Guild Awards and received nominations for a Tony, Golden Globe and Emmy Awards.
Sir Michael was knighted for his services to the British entertainment industry in 1998.
Do not pity the dead, Harry. Pity the living and above all, all those who live without love.
Gambon's wife released a statement saying in part,
Beloved husband and father Michael died peacefully in hospital,
with his wife Anne and son Fergus at his bedside following a bout of pneumonia.
Sir Michael Gambon was 82 years old.