Michael Gambon: Biography, Nationality, Age, Properties, and Height
Biography
Michael John Gambon CBE (born 19 October 1940) is an Irish-born British actor. He has a career that spans nearly five decades and includes a variety of roles in movie, television and theatre. Some of his notable roles include Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter film series, Professor Tom Riddle in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, and Inspector George Gently in the BBC television series Inspector George Gently.
Gambon was born in Cabra, Dublin, Ireland. He moved to London with his family when he was five years old. He began his acting career in the early 1960s, appearing in various stage productions. John made his film debut in 1965 in the film Othello.
Gambon has starred in a number of successful films and television series over the years. Some of his other notable roles include:
- King George III in The Madness of King George (1994)
- Lord Snowdon in Princess Margaret (2009)
- Mycroft Holmes in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011)
- Cardinal Burke in The Young Pope (2016)
Gambon has also had a successful career on the stage. He has won two Laurence Olivier Awards for Best Actor for his performances in the plays A View from the Bridge (1993) and Skylight (1997). He was also nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for his performance in the play Skylight in 1995.
Gambon was knighted in 1997 for his services to drama. He is married to actress Anne Miller and they have two children.
Nationality
Michael Gambon is an Irish-born British citizen.
Age
Michael Gambon is 82 years old.
Properties
Michael Gambon owns a number of properties, including:
- A home in Hampstead, London.
- A cottage in the Cotswolds.
- An apartment in New York City.
Height
Michael Gambon is 5 feet 8 inches tall.
Michael Gambon is one of the most respected actors in the United Kingdom. He has had a successful career in film, television, and theatre.
