Posted on 09/28/2023 6:14:21 AM PDT by Red Badger
Sir Michael Gambon, who played Dumbledore in the “Harry Potter” franchise, died at the age of 82, his family announced Tuesday.
“We are devastated to announce the loss of Sir Michael Gambon,” his rep., Clair Dobbs, said in a statement shared by PageSix. “Beloved husband and father, Michael died peacefully in hospital with his wife Anne and son Fergus at his bedside, following a bout of pneumonia. We ask that you respect our privacy at this painful time and thank you for your messages of support and love.”
Gambon was born in Dublin, Ireland, and started his career in the National Theatre while Laurence Olivier was the institution’s Artistic Director, according to his IMDB. He went on to skyrocketing fame on stage and screen, but shied away from interviews. He apparently once admitted to lying during interviews to make them more interesting for the viewer. (RELATED: ‘Harry Potter’ Actor Robbie Coltrane Dead At 72)
Aside from playing the headmaster of Hogwarts School in the “Harry Potter” movie franchise, Gambon is beloved in Britain for his appearance on hit show “Top Gear.” He managed to get part of the show’s test road track named after him as he managed to take a corner while only on two wheels.
He earned more than 170 credits to his name throughout his career, as well as being knighted for his services to the dramatic arts in 1998 under Queen Elizabeth II, The Associated Press noted.
He leaves behind three children.
Wait, I thought the blond haired kid abracadaba’d him.
Or was it Hans Gruber, before pushing him off that Nakatome tower thing?
Yeah, this comment is recycled.
Reduce, reuse, repurpose, recycle...........you savin’ da Erf!.................
I haven’t seen a single Harry Potter movie, nor will I.
Same goes for any Tolkien movies...............
Too young.
RIP.
I would have guessed him older than 82. Even at 82, he outlived the first Dumbledore by 10 years.
“Same goes for any Tolkien movies.”
You are missing out. Peter Jackson was truly inspired during his making of The Lord of The Rings trilogy, and was completely immersed in Tolkien’s writings.
I think Tolkien himself would be taken back by it.
You can do yourself another favor and watch Peter Jackson’s “They Shall Not Grow Old” which was Jackson’s historically and theatrically amazing refurbishing of old WWI video footage.
All of his work is thoroughly amazing.
I don’t watch any movies that glorify magic, witchcraft or sorcery....................
Baxter on Open Range.
The phoenix came to life again.
I like his movie The Frighteners as well.
Yes! Damn shame the show only lasted two seasons. Gambon was magnificent, perfectly capturing the essence and nuance of Maigret. He is irreplaceable and will be sorely missed. Requiescat in pace, Monsieur Gambon.
Enjoyed his work. RIP.
Recently saw video of the man who filmed They Shall Not Grow Old, the clip where the young soldier clinging his teeth (my guess, not over 15 years old) was taken right before the first day of the Somme they would be in the first wave of troops going over the top.
Actually, it was Snape who did the deed in “Harry Potter.”
Ironically, the same actor (Alan Richman) played Hans Gruber in “Die Hard.”
He is another actor now sadly gone.
Yeap. We’ve seen Atkinson’s take on Maigret on BritBox. The episodes are quite good with great production values and he’s convincing in the role. Regrettably, it’s like watching any other actor play Sherlock Holmes other than Jeremy Brett. Michael Gambon owned that role. Ever since I introduced my wife to “Layer Cake,” she’s wanted to watch him in everything save for Harry Potter, which we never got into. If I want fantasy, I’ll watch Peter Jackson’s “Lord of the Rings” trilogy.
He was great in Galaxy Quest
Too bad.
They are incredibly well made, and good entertainment as well.
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