Michael Gambon – Celebsgraphy

Sir Michael John Gambon, Michael Gambon, born on 19th October 1940 is a well-known Irish-English Actor who is very popular for his film and stage performances. He was born as an Irish immigrant who spent most of his time in Shakespearean plays as well as TV shows, films. He’s also known as the “Albus Dumbledore” as the role of principal of Hogwart in the series of “Harry Potter”. He took part in so many plays in theatre including “The Life of Galileo” where he established himself as a thespian. About his current life, he is married to Philippa Hart and they have two sons.

Quick Info
Full NameMichael John Gambon
Date of Birth 19th October 1940
Birth PlaceCabra, Dublin, Ireland
NationalityIrish-English
Parent(s)Edward Gambon, Mary Hoare
OccupationActor
Age80 years
Height6.0 feet
Spouse(s)/Partner(s)Anne Miller, Philippa Hart
ChildrenTwo sons Michael and William
Net worth $15 Million

Now, he a retired actor as he had memory loss in 2015 although he continues to act on screen. Even now he is regarded as a role model for many youths and the upcoming generation in the play and film industry.

With a respect to Sir Michael and the harry potter series, in every Christmas season, many fans all across the Globe will be watching “Harry Potter”, the collection of magical movies collection. 

Sir Gambon Knighted 

Michael Gambon is a unique name given to him after he got knighted in the year 1998 for his service to the drama theatre as he received four BAFTA TV awards, thirteen times nominated and three times winner of Oliver Awards along with a lifetime achievement in 2017 by Irish Film and Television Academy award. Even, in the year 2020, he was listed in the top 30 in the top greatest film actors on “The Irish Times”. 

Michael’s Early life and Bio

Michael Gambon was born in Cabra, Dublin Ireland. Edward Gambon, the father was an Engineer, and  Mary, the mother was a seamstress. The Gambon family left Ireland and went to London when Michael was 5 years old. He spent his early life in the Irish community in Mornington Crescent, North London. He completed his schooling at Aloysius Boy’s School in Somers Town. He went to St. Aloysius College located at Highgate London along with Crayford Secondary School at North end. Although he dropped out of his school when he was 15.

In his early days, he worked as an apprentice toolmaker with “Vickers Armstrong” and also qualified as an engineer where he studied classical acting at “The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art” 

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