British actor Michael Gambon attends the world premiere of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2" in central London, July 7, 2011. automation LONDON -- Michael Gambon, the Irish actor who ...

The role of the much loved Professor Dumbledore was initially played by another Irish-born actor, Richard Harris. When Harris died in 2002, after two of the films in the franchise had been made, ...

Veteran actor Michael Gambon, who was known to many for his portrayal of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in several of the “Harry Potter” films, has died, his publicist said Thursday. He was 82.

LONDON — Michael Gambon, the Irish-born actor knighted for his storied career on the stage and screen and who gained admiration from a new generation of moviegoers with his portrayal of Hogwarts ...