Michael Gambon quotes

Michael Gambon is a talented Irish actor known for his captivating performances on both stage and screen. With a career spanning over five decades, Gambon has showcased his versatility and range in a variety of roles. Best known for portraying Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter film series, Gambon has also garnered critical acclaim for his work in theater, winning multiple awards for his performances. Whether playing a wise and revered wizard or a complex and flawed character, Gambon brings depth and authenticity to every role. Follow Michael Gambon's career to see his remarkable talent in action.

There were no spells at my school, just a smack in the mouth.

- Michael Gambon

You get used to being lazy doing films, but classical theatre's going to finish me off.

- Michael Gambon

I am a theatre actor, but the last ten years I've taken parts in movies because it keeps me in money.

- Michael Gambon

Television has dried up for my generation, so it's plays and films.

- Michael Gambon

Every part I play is just a variant of my own personality. No real character actor, of course, just me.

- Michael Gambon

Richard was in heavy, heavy costume, he could hardly sit, you know, and I turned up and they put me in two layers of silk, so I played him much lighter - you know, floating around in a pair of slippers, a bit of a hippy.

- Michael Gambon