Michael Gambon
Sir Michael John Gambon CBE (; 19 October 1940 – 28 September 2023) was an Irish actor. Gambon started his acting career with Laurence Olivier as one of the original members of the Royal National Theatre. Over his six-decade-long career he received three Olivier Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and four BAFTA Awards. In 1999 he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for services to drama.
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| Full name at birth | Michael John Gambon
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| Claim to fame | The Singing Detective
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| Date of birth | 19 October 1940
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| Place of birth | Cabra, Dublin, Ireland
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| Date of death | 28 September 2023
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| Age | 82 (age at death)
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| Place of death | Witham, Essex, England, UK
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| Cause of death | Pneumonia
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| Occupation | Actor
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| Height | 6' (183 cm)
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| Net worth | $15,000,000 USD
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| High school | St. Aloysius School for Boys, London
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| University | Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, London
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- He was nominated for a 2003 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best Actor of 2002 for his performance in "A Number" at the Royal Court Theatre Downstairs.
- Auditioned for the role of James Bond after George Lazenby left the series, but was turned down because they didn't want to hire another unknown.
- He was awarded the Laurence Olivier Theatre Award in 1988 (1987 season) for Best Actor in a New Play for his performance in "A View from the Bridge".
- In 2007 he was nominated for Best Actor at the ESB/Irish Times Theatre awards for his role in the stage adaptation of Samuel Becketts Eh Joe.
- Was nominated for Broadway's 1997 Tony Award as Best Actor (Play) for "Skylight."
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