Michael Gambon

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Characters played by Michael Gambon

Albus Dumbledore — Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)

Wise headmaster of Hogwarts and the most powerful wizard of his time.

Albus Dumbledore — Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010)

Wise and powerful Headmaster of Hogwarts, mentor to Harry.

Albus Dumbledore — Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)

Wise and immensely powerful Headmaster of Hogwarts, mentor to Harry, and the only wizard Voldemort ever feared.

Albus Dumbledore — Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)

Wise and powerful Headmaster of Hogwarts, master strategist against dark forces.

Albus Dumbledore — Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)

Wise Hogwarts Headmaster, powerful wizard guiding Harry against Voldemort.

Albus Dumbledore — Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)

Wise Hogwarts headmaster and powerful wizard who mentors Harry and works against Voldemort.

Baltus Van Tassel — Sleepy Hollow (1999)

A wealthy farmer, town elder, and Katrina’s father. Because he would inherit the estate after the deaths of the original heirs, Ichabod suspects him of controlling the Hessian Horseman. Mary’s conspiracy ultimately destroys him when the Hessian Horseman kills him and takes his head.

King George V — The King's Speech (2010)

Bertie's father and the reigning monarch before his death in 1936, he explains that wireless broadcasting will become essential to the royal family's public role. His Christmas message and expectations about royal duty intensify the pressure on Bertie to speak effectively.

George — The Book of Eli (2010)

Cannibalistic homeowner who traps Eli and Solara.

Dr. Fredericks — The Good Shepherd (2006)

A Yale poetry professor posing as a Nazi sympathizer, actually a British intelligence officer. His recruitment of Edward launches his career, but his indiscretions lead to his assassination.

Arthur — Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017)

Senior Kingsman leader overseeing operations and recruitment.

Uncle Pastuzo — Paddington (2014)

Paddington's late uncle who raised him in Peru.

Career Overview

Michael Gambon has 149 screen credits in a career dating back to 1965. Their work spans 9 cinematic universes — most prominently Wizarding World with 6 titles. Signature works include Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
149
Birth Date
1940-10-19
Birth Place
Cabra, Dublin, Ireland

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 9 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q203545), public domain (CC0).