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Sir Michael John Gambon CBE is an Irish-born English actor who has worked in theatre, television and film. Gambon has played Philip Marlow in the BBC television serial The Singing Detective, Jules Maigret in the 1990s ITV serial Maigret, and Professor Albus Dumbledore in the last six Harry Potter films after the death of actor Richard Harris.

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[kprkomunitaspembangunanroh]

"i did Harry Potter because the money". what a honest man😂

[gordonbradley]

Gambon is a classic.
he rejoices in always telling lies in interviews.
he makes things up at random.
he makes no secret of it.
he's hilarious.

[fouratouerghemmi]

A brilliant, kind hearted amusing man! He will be missed indeed...

[jamiedianne]

Michael Gambon was an absolute treasure. ❤

[Someone_]

fantastic actor he is and may he rest in peace 😢

[ulmo]

Sad about the memoryproblem and that Michael can't act anymore because of it.
He's a brilliant!

[timrob]

Shame that Michael is having trouble with his memory. It's a bit sad at times.

[lindamcgough]

Dear god, You have got to be in love with Michael Gambon! I wonder do these kids know what a treasure they have before them. No one mentions his brilliant 'Maigret'!

[pia]

Really brave of him to do that despite his severe memory problems. Legendary actor and still such a great sense of humour in him, hope he won't lose that

[AaronMetallion]

Rest in Peace Professor Albus Dumbledore I & II. Thank you for being a part of my special childhood 😢
- "You think the dead we loved truly ever leave us? You think we don't recall them more clearly in times of great trouble?"
- "Do not pity the dead, Harry. Pity the living and above all, those who live without love."

[goodboybuddy]

Wonderful chap! Not a trace of self pity or regret. Marvelous man.

[BYRON..]

I think one of his most underrated roles was in layer cake.

[Victor]

He is a legend, and he s indeed Dumbledore n every way

[daumier]

What a wonderful artist. I will miss his soul.

[davedogge]

RIP Gambo, you had the best voice of any British actor I've known.

[louisdisbury]

He portrayed Lyndon B Johnson brilliantly and allways brought class to the people he played.

[DifferentNow]

He reminds me so much of my grandfather, such a amazing actor and man.

[pia]

when he whispered "is this going alright?..rubbish?" near the end it broke.my.heart! :'(
he did so fucking well

[minttt_]

This guy is my favorite actor. The way he represented Dumbledore, he made him my favorite character. He represented the story of the magical world so well.

[Sarah-river]

Quite hard to watch him in front of an audience with his memory problems. Love Michael Gambon so much. Love him as Dumbledore and loved him in Emma and Cranford. Really brilliant actor.