A look back at Michael Gambon's life and career
Michael Gambon was born on 19 October 1940 in the Cabra suburb of Dublin, Ireland, to his seamstress mother, Mary, and father Edward, who worked as an engineering operative during the Second World War.
The actor made his stage debut in a production of Othello at the Gates Theatre, Dublin in 1962. From there, he went on to appear in various Shakespeare productions and was nominated for thirteen Olivier Awards, winning three times for his roles in A Chorus of Disapproval (1985), A View from the Bridge (1987), and Man of the Moment (1990).
Some of Michael's memorable TV performances include his portrayal of Jules Maigret in the ITV detective series Maigret, and as Philip Marlow in the BBC's mystery series, The Singing Detective in 1986.
He also played Mr Woodhouse in the BBC's Jane Austen adaptation, Emma, and the former US president Lyndon B Johnson in 2002's Path To War. He also starred in Cranford, Perfect Strangers and Wives and Daughters, for which he received his second BAFTA win for Best Actor.
As for his big screen roles, Michael was perhaps best known for playing Hogwarts headmaster Dumbledore in six of the eight Harry Potter films. Other notable film credits include The King's Speech, Gosford Park, and Victoria & Abdul.
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