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Sir Michael Gambon was born in Cabra, Dublin, Ireland, to Mary (Hoare), a seamstress, and Edward Gambon, an engineer. After joining the National Theatre, under the Artistic Directorship of Sir Laurence Olivier, Gambon went on to appear in a number of leading roles in plays written by Alan Ayckbourn. His career was catapulted in 1980 when he took ...
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Actor (171 credits)
Actor (171 credits)
2015-2018
Fortitude
(TV Series)
Henry Tyson
Henry Tyson
- Episode #3.4
(2018)
... Henry Tyson
- Episode #1.9
(2015)
... Henry Tyson
- Episode #1.8
(2015)
... Henry Tyson
- Episode #1.7
(2015)
... Henry Tyson
- Episode #1.5
(2015)
... Henry Tyson
2017
Little Women
(TV Mini-Series)
Mr. Laurence
Mr. Laurence
- Episode #1.3
(2017)
... Mr. Laurence
- Episode #1.2
(2017)
... Mr. Laurence
- Episode #1.1
(2017)
... Mr. Laurence
2017
Fearless
(TV Mini-Series)
Sir Alastair McKinnon
Sir Alastair McKinnon
- Episode #1.6
(2017)
... Sir Alastair McKinnon
- Episode #1.5
(2017)
... Sir Alastair McKinnon
- Episode #1.4
(2017)
... Sir Alastair McKinnon
- Episode #1.3
(2017)
... Sir Alastair McKinnon
- Episode #1.2
(2017)
... Sir Alastair McKinnon
2016
The Nightmare Worlds of H.G. Wells
(TV Mini-Series)
Egbert Elvesham
Egbert Elvesham
- The Late Mr Elvesham
(2016)
... Egbert Elvesham
2015
The Casual Vacancy
(TV Mini-Series)
Howard Mollison
Howard Mollison
- Episode #1.3
(2015)
... Howard Mollison
- Episode #1.2
(2015)
... Howard Mollison
- Episode #1.1
(2015)
... Howard Mollison
2014
Quirke
(TV Mini-Series)
Judge Garret Griffin
Judge Garret Griffin
- Elegy for April
(2014)
... Judge Garret Griffin
- The Silver Swan
(2014)
... Judge Garret Griffin
- Christine Falls
(2014)
... Judge Garret Griffin
2012
Luck
(TV Series)
Michael
Michael
- Two Prized Colts Go Head-to-Head
(2012)
... Michael
- Ace Counters Smythe's Move with His Own
(2012)
... Michael
- Ace and Claire Tour a Horse Farm
(2012)
... Michael
- Ace Pitches a Deal
(2012)
... Michael
- Ace Meets with a Colleague
(2012)
... Michael
2010
Doctor Who
(TV Series)
Kazran Sardick / Elliot Sardick
Kazran Sardick / Elliot Sardick
- A Christmas Carol
(2010)
... Kazran Sardick / Elliot Sardick
2009
Emma
(TV Mini-Series)
Mr. Woodhouse
Mr. Woodhouse
- Episode #1.4
(2009)
... Mr. Woodhouse
- Episode #1.3
(2009)
... Mr. Woodhouse
- Episode #1.2
(2009)
... Mr. Woodhouse
- Episode #1.1
(2009)
... Mr. Woodhouse
2009
Kröd Mändoon and the Flaming Sword of Fire
(TV Series)
Narrator
Narrator
- Wench Trouble
(2009)
... Narrator
2007
Cranford
(TV Series)
Thomas Holbrook / Mr Holbrook
Thomas Holbrook / Mr Holbrook
- November 1842
(2007)
... Thomas Holbrook
- August 1842
(2007)
... Mr Holbrook
2003
Angels in America
(TV Mini-Series)
Prior Walter Ancestor #1
Prior Walter Ancestor #1
- Millennium Approaches: Bad News
(2003)
... Prior Walter Ancestor #1 (uncredited)
2001
Perfect Strangers
(TV Mini-Series)
Raymond
Raymond
- Episode #1.3
(2001)
... Raymond
- Episode #1.2
(2001)
... Raymond
- Episode #1.1
(2001)
... Raymond
1999
Wives and Daughters
(TV Mini-Series)
Squire Hamley
Squire Hamley
- Episode #1.4
(1999)
... Squire Hamley
- Episode #1.3
(1999)
... Squire Hamley
- Episode #1.2
(1999)
... Squire Hamley
- Episode #1.1
(1999)
... Squire Hamley
1994
Faith
(TV Mini-Series)
Peter John Moreton
Peter John Moreton
- Episode #1.4
(1994)
... Peter John Moreton
- Episode #1.3
(1994)
... Peter John Moreton
- Episode #1.2
(1994)
... Peter John Moreton
- Episode #1.1
(1994)
... Peter John Moreton
1992-1993
Maigret
(TV Series)
Chief Inspector Maigret / Chief Inspector Jules Maigret
Chief Inspector Maigret / Chief Inspector Jules Maigret
- Maigret and the Maid
(1993)
... Chief Inspector Maigret
- Maigret and the Minister
(1993)
... Chief Inspector Maigret
- Maigret's Boyhood Friend
(1993)
... Chief Inspector Maigret
- Maigret on the Defensive
(1993)
... Chief Inspector Maigret
- Maigret and the Hotel Majestic
(1993)
... Chief Inspector Maigret
1991
The Storyteller: Greek Myths
(TV Mini-Series)
The Storyteller
The Storyteller
- Theseus & the Minotaur
(1991)
... The Storyteller
- Daedalus & Icarus
(1991)
... The Storyteller
- Perseus & the Gorgon
(1991)
... The Storyteller
- Orpheus & Eurydice
(1991)
... The Storyteller
1986
The Singing Detective
(TV Mini-Series)
Philip Marlow
Philip Marlow
- Who Done It
(1986)
... Philip Marlow
- Pitter Patter
(1986)
... Philip Marlow
- Clues
(1986)
... Philip Marlow
- Lovely Days
(1986)
... Philip Marlow
- Heat
(1986)
... Philip Marlow
1985
Oscar
(TV Series)
Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde
- De Profundis
(1985)
... Oscar Wilde
- Trials
(1985)
... Oscar Wilde
- Gilded Youth
(1985)
... Oscar Wilde
1977-1979
The Other One
(TV Series)
Brian Bryant
Brian Bryant
- Episode #2.6
(1979)
... Brian Bryant
- Episode #2.5
(1979)
... Brian Bryant
- Episode #2.4
(1979)
... Brian Bryant
- Episode #2.3
(1979)
... Brian Bryant
- Episode #2.2
(1979)
... Brian Bryant
1967-1978
BBC Play of the Month
(TV Series)
Trigorin / Lt. Cmdr. Rogers / Theseus / ...
Trigorin / Lt. Cmdr. Rogers / Theseus / ...
- The Seagull
(1978)
... Trigorin
- French Without Tears
(1976)
... Lt. Cmdr. Rogers
- A Midsummer Night's Dream
(1971)
... Theseus
- Romeo and Juliet
(1967)
... Gregory (as Mike Gambon)
1977
The Sunday Drama
(TV Series)
David Patton
David Patton
- The Man Who Liked Elephants
(1977)
... David Patton
1972-1976
Play for Today
(TV Series)
Piers / Robin / Max
Piers / Robin / Max
- Tiptoe Through the Tulips
(1976)
... Piers
- The Other Woman
(1976)
... Robin
- Cows
(1972)
... Max
1973
Orson Welles' Great Mysteries
(TV Series)
Maj. Rolfe
Maj. Rolfe
- An Affair of Honour
(1973)
... Maj. Rolfe
1972
The Challengers
(TV Series)
John Killane
John Killane
- What About England?
(1972)
... John Killane
- The Salesmen
(1972)
... John Killane
- Whose Law? Whose Order?
(1972)
... John Killane
- The Tomorrow Business
(1972)
... John Killane
- History Does Not Pay the Rent
... John Killane
1971
Eyeless in Gaza
(TV Series)
Mark Staithes
Mark Staithes
- And Calm of Mind, All Passion Spent
(1971)
... Mark Staithes
- All Is Best, Though We Oft Doubt
(1971)
... Mark Staithes
- Come, Come, No Time for Lamentation Now
(1971)
... Mark Staithes
- With Inward Eyes Illuminated
(1971)
... Mark Staithes
- O Dark, Dark, Dark, Amid the Blaze of Noon
(1971)
... Mark Staithes
1968-1970
The Borderers
(TV Series)
Gavin Ker
Gavin Ker
- The Sea-Cole Man
(1970)
... Gavin Ker
- The Terror of the March
(1970)
... Gavin Ker
- Where the White Lillies Grow
(1970)
... Gavin Ker
- Hostage
(1970)
... Gavin Ker
- A Woman or an Epitaph
(1970)
... Gavin Ker
1968
Public Eye
(TV Series)
P.C. Thwaites
P.C. Thwaites
- Have Mud, Will Throw
(1968)
... P.C. Thwaites (as Mike Gambon)
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Soundtrack (2 credits)
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Music department (1 credit)
Music department (1 credit)
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Thanks (1 credit)
Thanks (1 credit)
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Self (55 credits)
Self (55 credits)
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Archive footage (19 credits)
Archive footage (19 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
He acted in Peter Shaffer's play, "The Royal Hunt of the Sun," in a National Theatre production at the Old Vic Theatre in London, England with Robert Stephens, Colin Blakely, Derek Jacobi, Edward Petherbridge, Edward Hardwicke, and Louise Purnell in the cast. See more »Alternate Names:
Mike Gambon | Sir Michael GambonHeight:
6' (1.83 m)
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Personal Quote:
I promise myself that I would go and do a play every year. See more »Trivia:
After going round the final corner of the "Top Gear" (BBC TV, Season 1, episode 8; 2002) test track on two wheels during their Star In A Reasonably Priced Car segment, the corner was named after him. See more »Trademark:
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