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Michael Gambon

The latest news, stories, and features on the life, movies and TV shows of Irish actor Sir Michael Gambon. A star of stage and screen, he was best known for his role as Dumbledore in the Harry Potter film series, as well as the likes of Gosford Park and The Singing Detective. He died aged 82 on September 28, 2023.

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John Lithgow and Michael Gambon as Albus Dumbledore in a side-by-side compilation image

Who are the main contenders to play Dumbledore in the Harry Potter TV series?

Channel: TV TV February 14, 2025 By Sabrina Barr
Richard Harris and Michael Gambon as Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films

Hollywood legend 'top contender to play Dumbledore' in Harry Potter TV reboot

Channel: TV TV February 14, 2025 By Sabrina Barr
Richard Harris and Michael Gambon as Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films

7 top contenders to play Dumbledore in the Harry Potter TV series cast

Channel: TV TV November 12, 2024 By Sabrina Barr
A composite image of the following Harry Potter characters: Hagrid, Bloody Baron, Ollivander, Dumbledore and Professor McGonagall

The Harry Potter stars who have died - Remembering Maggie Smith and her wonderful co-stars

Channel: Film Film September 28, 2024 By Asyia Iftikhar
EDITORIAL USE ONLY. Sir Ian McKellen during the filming for the Graham Norton Show at BBC Studioworks 6 Television Centre, Wood Lane, London, to be aired on BBC One on Friday evening. Picture date: Thursday February 8, 2024. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Isabel Infantes/PA Wire

Sir Ian McKellen mistaken for late Harry Potter star's 'ghost' in awkward encounter

Channel: TV TV February 10, 2024 By Pierra Willix

From Matthew Perry to music legends: All the celebrity deaths in 2023

Channel: Showbiz Showbiz December 24, 2023 By Kitty Chrisp

Warwick Davis pays tribute to 'mesmerising' Sir Michael Gambon with adorable family photo

Channel: Showbiz Showbiz September 29, 2023 By Alistair McGeorge
The moment Michael Gambon received highest Top Gear honour

Sir Michael Gambon's unexpected Top Gear legacy revealed

Channel: TV TV September 28, 2023 By Danni Scott
"Dad's Army" - World Premiere - VIP Red Carpet Arrivals

From Layer Cake to Harry Potter, Sir Michael Gambon – the Dublin boy knighted by the Queen

Channel: Showbiz Showbiz September 29, 2023 By Kitty Chrisp
Sir Michael Gambon Tributes

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe leads tributes as Sir Michael Gambon dies aged 82

Channel: Showbiz Showbiz September 29, 2023 By Pierra Willix
PADDINGTON BEAR Film 'PADDINGTON 2' (2017) Directed By PAUL KING 05 November 2017 SAV85492 Allstar/WARNER BROS **WARNING** This Photograph is for editorial use only and is the copyright of WARNER BROS and/or the Photographer assigned by the Film or Production Company & can only be reproduced by publications in conjunction with the promotion of the above Film. A Mandatory Credit To WARNER BROS is required. The Photographer should also be credited when known. No commercial use can be granted without written authority from the Film Company.

Paddington 3 to finally start filming this summer, 6 years after sequel

Channel: Film Film April 4, 2023 By Tori Brazier

Harry Potter wardrobe secrets: David Beckham inspired quidditch uniforms

Channel: Film Film June 2, 2021 By Louise Griffin
Memorial Service Takes Place For Theatre Great Sir Peter Hall OBE

Sir Michael Gambon faces £55,000 lawsuit for 'running over cyclist's foot with Land Rover'

Channel: Showbiz Showbiz November 14, 2020 By Emma Kelly
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: British actor Sir Michael Gambon arrives at Westminster Abbey for a memorial service for theatre great Sir Peter Hall OBE on September 11, 2018 in London, England. Sir Peter Hall was the former director of the National Theatre and founder of the Royal Shakespeare Company. He died on September 11, 2017 aged 86. (Photo by Jack Taylor/Getty Images)

Sir Michael Gambon 'steps down from new sitcom after struggling with memory loss'

Channel: TV TV November 14, 2019 By Tilly Pearce

Screen legend Angela Lansbury to star in BBC's Little Women remake

Channel: TV TV December 12, 2019 By Adam Bloodworth

Emotions run high as Antiques Roadshow expert uncovers rare dolls worth £200,000

Channel: TV TV December 11, 2019 By Amy Duncan

Watch Catherine Zeta Jones and the Dad's Army cast struggle to sing the theme tune

Channel: Film Film December 11, 2019 By Rebecca Lewis
The Casual Vacancy (Picture: BBC)

Was The Casual Vacancy TV series really a good idea, J.K Rowling?

Channel: TV TV December 11, 2019 By Amy Duncan

So which show won...Indian Summers or The Casual Vacancy?

Channel: TV TV December 11, 2019 By Amy Duncan
The Casual Vacancy (Picture: BBC)

Yep, that is Dumbledore in The Casual Vacancy!

Channel: TV TV December 11, 2019 By Emily Hewett