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Michael Gambon

 
General Information (Michael Gambon)
  
Mostly Credited As: Michael Gambon
Sometimes Credited As: Sir Michael Gambon
Date Of Birth: October 19, 1940 (Age 69)
Country Of Birth: Ireland
Birth Place: Dublin, Ireland

After joining the National Theatre, under the Artistic Directorship of Sir Laurence Olivier, Michael went on to appear in a number of leading roles in plays written by Alan Ayckbourn. His career was catapulted in 1980 when he took the lead role in John Dexter's production of Galileo. Since then Michael has regularly appeared at the Royal National Theatre and the RSC. Roles include, King Lear, Othello, Mark Anthony and Volpone. He was described by the late Sir Ralph Richardson as being 'The Great Gambon' and he is now considered to be one of the British theatre's leading lights.
 
 
Michael Gambon TV Appearances
  
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Show: Joe's Palace(2007)As: Elliot Graham
Show: Maigret(1992)As: Inspector Jules Maigret
Show: Jim Henson's The Storyteller: Greek Myths(1991)As: The Storyteller
Show: The Singing Detective(1986)As: Philip Marlow
Show: Oscar(1985)As: Oscar Wilde
Show: The Other One(1977)As: Brian Bryant
Show: The Borderers(1968)As: Gavin Ker
Episode Cast Credits 
Show: Masterpiece (1971) 
  • Cranford (1) 37x18: (May/04/2008) As Mr. Holbrook 
  • The Lost Prince (1) 34x01: (Apr/04/2004) As King Edward VII 
Show: Richard & Judy (2001) 
  • Series 6, Show 4 06x04: (Jun/22/2006) As Himself 
Show: Top Gear (2002) 
  • Series 8, Episode 5 08x05: (Jun/04/2006) As Himself 
  • Series 1, Episode 8 01x08: (Dec/08/2002) As Himself 
Show: Breakfast with Frost (1993) 
  • May 15, 2005 13x18: (May/15/2005) As Himself 
Show: Room 101 (1994) 
  • Michael Gambon 09x08: (Nov/01/2004) As Himself 
Show: Have I Got News for You (1990) 
  • Dara O'Briain, Carol Vorderman, Michael Gambon 27x05: (May/14/2004) As Himself 
Show: Angels in America (2003) 
  • Millennium Approaches: Chapter Three - The Messenger 01x03: (Dec/07/2003) As Prior Walter Ancestor #1 
  • Millennium Approaches: Chapter Two - In Vitro 01x02: (Dec/07/2003) As Prior Walter Ancestor #1 
  • Millennium Approaches: Chapter One - Bad News 01x01: (Dec/07/2003) As Prior Walter Ancestor #1 
Show: Mystery! (1980) 
• 12 episode credits -- (First Appearance: Thursday October 01st, 1992)
  • Maigret Series II (6) Maigret and the Maid 15x06: (Nov/21/1994) As Inspector Jules Maigret 
  • Maigret Series II (5) Maigret and the Minister 15x05: (Nov/14/1994) As Inspector Jules Maigret 
  • Maigret Series II (4) Maigret's Boyhood Friend 15x04: (Nov/07/1994) As Inspector Jules Maigret 
  • Maigret Series II (3) Maigret and the Hotel Majestic 15x03: (Oct/31/1994) As Inspector Jules Maigret 
Show: Bergerac (1981) 
  • Winner Takes All 05x02: (Jan/10/1987) As Jarvis McLeod 
Show: Tales of the Unexpected (1979) 
  • The Umbrella Man 02x11: (May/10/1980) As Andrew 
Show: Play of the Month (1965) 
  • The Seagull 13x04: (Feb/05/1978) As Trigorin 
Show: Play for Today (1970) 
  • Tiptoe through the Tulips 06x21: (Mar/16/1976) As Piers 
  • Cows 02x17: (Feb/24/1972) As Max 
Show: Orson Welles' Great Mysteries (1974) 
  • An Affair of Honour 02x06: (Oct/30/1975) As Major Rolfe 
Show: Softly, Softly (1966) 
  • Welcome to the Club 08x11: (Nov/22/1972) As Cranley 
Show: Public Eye (UK) (1965) 
  • Have Mud, Will Throw 03x04: (Feb/10/1968) As Unknown 
 
Michael Gambon Crew Credits
  
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Michael Gambon Trivia
  
Michael was awarded the Laurence Olivier Theatre Award in 1988 (1987 season) for Best Actor in a New Play for his performance in A View from the Bridge.
 
Michael was awarded the Laurence Olivier Theatre Award in 1986 (1985 season) for Best Comedy Performance for A Chorus of Disapproval.
 
In 2002, Michael was named the successor to the late Richard Harris as Professor Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series. His Potter debut was in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004).
 
Michael auditioned for the role of James Bond after George Lazenby left the series, but was turned down because they didn't want to hire another unknown.
 
Michael was knighted in 1992 by Queen Elizabeth II, despite having been born in the "Republic" of Ireland.
 
Michael is a major antique weapon enthusiast.
 
In 2002, Michael & co. won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture for: Gosford Park (2001).
 
In 2002, Michael & co. won the Special Achievement Award for Outstanding Motion Picture Ensemble for: Gosford Park (2001).
 
In 1987, Michael won the RTS Television Award for Best Performance - Male for: The Singing Detective (1986).
 
In 2000, Michael won the RTS Television Award for Best Actor - Male for: Wives and Daughters (1999).
 
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