Age | 82 (age at death) |
Birthday | 19 October, 1940 |
Birthplace | Cabra, Dublin, Ireland |
Died | 28 September, 2023 |
Place of Death | Witham, Essex, England, UK |
Height | 6' (183 cm) |
Eye Color | Blue |
Hair Color | Grey |
Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Nationality | British |
Occupation | Actor |
Claim to Fame | The Singing Detective |
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.