Michael Gambon, RIP

[Judge]

Irish actor Michael Gambon has died, after a bout with pneumonia at the age of 82. Perhaps best known for having played the role of Albus Dumbledore in six of the eight Harry Potter films.

Michael Gambon, Irish actor and Harry Potter star, dies aged 82

Dublin-born performer made his stage debut at the capital’s Gate Theatre in 1962

www.irishtimes.com

 

[LadyS]

RIP

 

[Wolfnox]

He’s at last one with the Force.

 

[Mr. Stevens]

The Singing Detective is one of my favorite series.

 

[Dagan]

He did so many grand roles. It wasn't long ago, either that I was wondering who they'll recast as Dumbledore with HBO wanting to make it a series this time around. I would go back to the source we had and cast Jared Harris.

I think my favorite role of Gambon was seeing him really be dastardly in Open Range. I hadn't seen that of him yet, at the time, and that made me go back to see his other works.

 

[Judge]

He did so many grand roles. It wasn't long ago, either that I was wondering who they'll recast as Dumbledore with HBO wanting to make it a series this time around. I would go back to the source we had and cast Jared Harris.

I think my favorite role of Gambon was seeing him really be dastardly in Open Range. I hadn't seen that of him yet, at the time, and that made me go back to see his other works.

He did indeed.

One role I can never forget was the brutal thug he played in "The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover". A scary and evil crime boss. A great distance from the kind and knowledgeable wizard, Albus Dumbledore.

A deeply talented actor with such great range.