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Michael Gambon (Michael John Gambon) was born on 19 October, 1940 in Cabra, Dublin, Ireland, is an actor,soundtrack,music_department. Discover Michael Gambon's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 82 years old?

Popular As Michael John Gambon
Occupation actor,soundtrack,music_department
Age 82 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 19 October, 1940
Birthday 19 October
Birthplace Cabra, Dublin, Ireland
Date of death 27 September, 2023
Died Place Witham, Essex, England
Nationality Ireland

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Michael Gambon Height, Weight & Measurements

At 82 years old, Michael Gambon height is 5' 9" (1.75 m) .

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Height 5' 9" (1.75 m)
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Who Is Michael Gambon's Wife?

His wife is Anne Miller (1962 - present) ( separated) ( 1 child)

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Wife Anne Miller (1962 - present) ( separated) ( 1 child)
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Michael Gambon Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Michael Gambon worth at the age of 82 years old? Michael Gambon’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from Ireland. We have estimated Michael Gambon's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Source of Income Actor

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1964

His first child, Fergus, was born to him and his wife in 1964.

1980

Sir Michael Gambon was born in Cabra, Dublin, Ireland, to Mary (Hoare), a seamstress, and Edward Gambon, an engineer. After joining the National Theatre, under the Artistic Directorship of Sir Laurence Olivier, Gambon 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, Gambon 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.

1985

He was considered for Caine, Dr.Armstong, Bukovsky, Roger Derebridge, Lamson and Kelly in Lifeforce (1985).

1986

He was awarded the Laurence Olivier Theatre Award in 1986 (1985 season) for Best Comedy Performance for "A Chorus of Disapproval".

1987

He was awarded the 1987 London Evening Standard Theate Award for Best Actor for his performance in A View from the Bridge.

1988

He 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".

1990

He was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1990 Queen's New Year Honours List and made a Knight Bachelor in the 1998 Queen's New Year Honours List for his services to drama.

1995

He was awarded the 1995 London Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Actor for his performance in Volpone.

1997

Was nominated for Broadway's 1997 Tony Award as Best Actor (Play) for "Skylight."

1998

He was nominated for a 1998 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best Actor of the 1997 season for his performance in "Tom and Clem" at the Aldwych Theatre.

1999

He was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Theatre Award in 1999 (1998 season) for Best Actor for his performance in "The Unexpected Man".

2000

He was awarded the 2000 London Critics Circle Theatre Award (Drama) for Best Actor for his performance in The Caretaker at the Comedy Theatre and Cressida at the Albery Theatre.

2001

He was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Theatre Award in 2001 (2000 season) for Best Actor for his performance in "The Caretaker" at the Comedy Theatre.

2002

In 2002, was named the successor to the late Richard Harris as Professor Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series.

2003

He was nominated for a 2003 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best Actor of 2002 for his performance in "A Number" at the Royal Court Theatre Downstairs.

2004

In his opening lines as Headmaster Albus Dumbledore, (in 2004's "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban", Gambon referred to "...Professor Grubbly-Plank...." and "...*his* remaining limbs...."; however, in the books (and in 2007's "...Order of the Phoenix", the character is revealed to be **female** (Professor Wilhelmina Grubbly-Plank, as played by actress Apple Brook).

2005

At the Royal National Theatre, London, performing in the production of William Shakespeares 'Henry the 4th' (parts 1 & 2). [May 2005]

2006

For years he used to carry around what he said was a signed photograph of Robert De Niro, claiming to have met him, though the two had never in fact met. In The Good Shepherd (2006), he is directed by DeNiro.

2007

In 2007, he was nominated for Best Actor at the ESB/Irish Times Theatre awards for his role in the stage adaptation of Samuel Beckett Eh Joe.

2008

At the Duke of York Theatre, London, performing in Harold Pinter's "No Man's Land", with David Walliams and David Bradley. [December 2008]

2010

Voted Best Supporting Actor for Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol (2010) by readers of Doctor Who Magazine.

2014

As of 2014, has appeared in three films that were nominated for the Best Picture Oscar: The Insider (1999), Gosford Park (2001) and The King's Speech (2010). The latter won in the category.

2015

On 8 February 2015 he announced that at the age of 74 he was retiring from stage acting because long-standing problems with his memory were making it increasingly difficult for him to remember his lines. For several years before that he had relied on an earpiece over which he could be prompted if he forgot his lines.