Sir Michael Gambon is a famous British-Irish actor who has worked in theatre, television and film. He started his career at the National Theatre, where he was trained by the English actor and director Laurence Kerr Olivier. Gambon’s career took off when he landed the title role in John Dexter’s production of The Life of Galileo in 1980. He has won four TV BAFTA Awards, three Olivier Awards and an Irish Film and Television Academy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017 for his contribution to the Irish film industry. In addition, he is ranked 28th in The Irish Times list of the best Irish film actors. Unfortunately, he had to retire from acting in 2015 due to memory loss.
Fast facts
| Real name | Sir Michael Gambon |
| Nickname | Michael |
| Sex | Male |
| The famous Ace | Actor |
| Age | 83 years old |
| Birthday | October 19, 1940 |
| Birth place | Cabra, Dublin, Ireland |
| Birth sign | Libra |
| Nationality | British |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Christian |
| Height | 6 feet |
| Weight | 78 kg |
| Body measurements | ON |
| Bicep size | 14 inches |
| Eye color | green |
| Hair color | Gray |
| Shoe size | 13 (USA) |
| Boy | ON |
| Husband | Anna Miller |
| Netto value | 15 million dollars |
| Favorite food | ON |
| Brands | ON |
| Hobbies | Acting, reading books |
Biography of Michael Gambon
Michael Gambon was born in Cabra, Dublin, Ireland on October 19, 1940. He was born during World War II to an engineer father, Edward Gambon, and a seamstress mother, Mary. He is currently 83 years old and was born under the sign of Libra.
Michael Gambon Height, Weight
Michael Gambon is of Irish and British descent, and was raised in a Roman Catholic family, so he is a devout Christian. Moreover, he has Irish ancestors. He is 6 feet (183 cm/1.83 m) tall and weighs approximately 78 kg (171 lbs). He has a pair of green eyes and gray hair.
Michael Gambon Early Childhood/Education
When Michael Gambon was six years old, his family moved to Mornington Crescent in North London. He went to the boys’ school St. Aloysius, and then to St. Aloysius in Highgate, London. He then worked as a toolmaker for ‘Vickers Armstrong’ before becoming an engineer. Moreover, he studied classical acting at the ‘Royal Academy of Dramatic Art’ while training as a toolmaker and graduated with a BA in that subject.
Wife of Michael Gambon, Marriage
Michael Gambon is tight-lipped about his personal life. In 1962, he married Anne Miller, with whom he had a son, Fergus, who is an expert in ceramics. Similarly, he dated Philippa Hart, with whom he had two sons, Michael, born in May 2007, and William, born in June 2009.
Career
Michael Gambon has been involved in the entertainment industry for a long time. He acted in a number of films, television series, and theater and stage plays. Gambon has also received critical acclaim for his versatile acting abilities. During his career, he appeared in a number of theater plays, television series and films, in major and minor roles.
In 1965, Michael Gambon made his debut in the film ‘Othello’. He played the romantic hero in the BBC TV series ‘The Borderer’ from 1968 to 1970. In 1974 he won acclaim for his stage play ‘The Norman Conquests’. During those years he appeared in ‘Betrayal’, ‘King Lear’, ‘Old Times’, ‘Mountain Language’ and ‘Volpone’. He also rose to fame and won awards for his work in Dennis Potter’s miniseries “The Singing Detective” in 1986. Michael played interesting roles in several films, including the controversial ‘Chef Thief’, ‘His Wife and Her Lover’ and ‘Toys’ 1992, ‘The Gambler’ in 1997, ‘Dancing at Lughnasa’ in 1998), and ‘Sleepy Hollow’ in 1999. In addition, he received an award for his performance in Wives and Daughters in 1999.
Michael Gambon Net Worth
Michael Gambon leads a lavish lifestyle. He earns his acting career. Michael Gambon is an English actor worth $15 million as of November 2023.
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