His father, Edward gambon, who was an engineer by profession, decided to look for work in the reconstruction of London, carried out during the post-war period and thus, together with his wife, Mary who was a seamstress and her son, moved to Mornington crescent in the north of the city.
Michael acquired by order of his father the British citizenship, which would allow him, years later, to receive from the Queen, a series of honorary titles (the CBE, Commander of the Order of the British Empire and an appointment of Knight).
He was raised in a strict Catholic manner, attending St. Aloysius Boys School in Somers Town and was an altar boy.
Then he moved to St. Aloysius Boys School on Hornsey Lane, Highgate, London, whose pupils included Peter sellers.
Later he attended a school in Kent, which he dropped out without distinction at the age of 15.
Won a scholarship as an apprentice with Vickers armstrong As a tool builder, at the age of 21 he was already a qualified engineer.
He kept the job for a while longer, gaining a fascination for vintage guns, watches, and classic cars.
At age 19 he joined Unity Theater at Kings Cross.
Five years later he wrote a letter to Michael MacLiammoir, the Irish theater entrepreneur who ran the Gate Theater from Dublin. In it, there was his CV in which he described an extensive and fictitious theatrical career, for which he was selected.
Michael made his professional debut at the Gaiety Theater (from Dublin) during 1962 in the play “Otello”, playing the Second knight, and then started a tour of Europe.
A year later, while auditioning for the role of Richard III, caught the attention of Laurence olivier, famous director and creator of celebrities, who was selecting promising characters for the new National Theater Company.
A) Yes, Michael next to Robert Stephens, Derek Jacobi Y Frank Finlay, was hired to perform a number of minor roles.
Within them, I am part of works such as“Hamlet”, “The Recruiting Officer” Y “The Royal Hunt of the Sun “, working with directors like William gaskill Y John dexter.
After three years, Gambon left the National Theater Company by Birmingham Repertory Company, in which he was assigned the important roles of Macbeth Y Coriolanus, from “Otello” (one of his favorite works).
His rise to stardom began in 1974, when Eric Thompson chose him as the melancholic Alan Ayckbourn from “The Norman Conquests” in Greenwich.
He also participated in the work of Harold pinter, “Betrayal”, directed by Peter hall.
In 1980, he was part of the work produced by John dexter, “The life of Galileo “, receiving outstanding criticism, including recognition from his own colleagues.
Other of his multiple magisterial performances were performed in “Old Times”, “Volpone” and “Mountain Language”(all theater productions).
The play “SkyLight” from David hare, next to Lia Williams, was presented in 1995 at the National Theater Company and then in other theaters, arriving to Broadway.
In 2001 he played what he called “a creep” Davies on “The Caretaker” the revival of Patrick Marber, even feeling that he had let the author down.
The following year, acting alongside Daniel Craig, played the father of a number of clone children in the play “The Number”, from Cary Churchill, in the theater Royal Court.
In 2004, she finally achieved her old ambition to play Sir John Falstaff Produced by Nicholas hytner “Henry IV”, developed in the National Theater .
This two-part play was co-starred by Mattew macfadyen in the role of Prince hal.
In the theatrical field, among his latest works are “Hey Joe”(2006).
His film debut was in “Othello” next to Laurence olivier Y Maggie Smith, in 1965.
Then starred “The Borderers”, the TV series of the BBC, where he embodied the role of Gavin Ker.
As a result of his previous performances, he was requested in 1970 by the producer of “James Bond“, Cubby Broccoli, to audition for this role, replacing George Lazenby.
It was in 1986 with “The Singing Detective” (for the BBC) from Dennis Potter, with which he managed to establish himself as a renowned actor and, after this success (for which he won an award BAFTA), participated in films such as“The Cook, The Thief, His Wife and Her Lover”(1989) which also starred Helen mirren Y Richard Bohringer,
In 1992, he played the role of a psychotic general in the film “Toys”, from Barry levinson , in which they also acted Robin williams, Joan Cusack, Y Robin Wright.
During 1996, he carried out “Mary Reilly”, with Julia Roberts, John malkovich Y Glenn Close.
Starred “The Gambler” (1997), playing the role of Fyodor Dostoyevsky (directed by karoly Makk), film based on the novel by Dostoyevsky about it.
In 1999 he made “The Insider “ next to Al Pacino, Russell crowe Y Christopher Plummer.).
Also this year, it was seen in “Sleepy Hollow” from Tim Burton, movie starring Jhonny Deep Y Christina Ricci, Miranda richardson Y Christopher Walken.
In recent years, movies like “Dancing at Lughnasa” (1998) and “Plunkett & Macleane”(1998).
In the same way, he made television appearances in series such as “Wives and Daughters” (1999) (for which he won another award BAFTA), the adaptation for TV from Samuel Beckett “Endgame”(2001) and, in this same year, the film “Perfect Strangers” (next to Matthew macfadyen), have revealed their talent for comedy.
During 2003, he participated in the film “Silvia” next to Gwyneth paltrow Y Daniel Craig.
In 2004, he has been a part of five films, includingor “The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou”(with Bill murray Y Owen wilson), “Layer Cake”and the drama “Being Julia” ( with Annette bening Y Jeremy irons).
Likewise, the action and fantasy film “Sky Captain and The World of tomorrow” (next to Gwyneth paltrow Y Jude Law).
Michael played the famous role of Albus dumbledore, the director of College of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Hogwarts on “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” (2004) and in the sequel “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”(2005).
These films have as protagonists Emma Watson , Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Gary oldman, Emma thompson, Maggie smith Y Alan Rickman, among others.
The paper of Albus had previously been played by Richard Harris, who died of Hogdkin’s disease.
During 2006, he carried out “The Good Shepherd”, in which he participated with Robert De Niro, Matt Damon Y Angelina Jolie.
I am also part of “Amazing Race”.
The following year, 2007, he returned to take the role of Albus dumbledore on “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix”.
In the later parts of the story of Harry Potter, have joined the already extensive cast of actors, Helena Bonham Carter Y Ralph fiennes.
Also during this year he performed the main role of the film “Joe’s Palace”, also participating in the adaptation of the novel “Cranford” by Mrs Gaskell, both for the BBCTV.
It is expected for 2008, the departure of “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince”, In which he will once again be the director of the Hogwarts College.
Michael he has always tried to be discreet in his personal life.
Got married with Ann miller when I was 22 years old. They both lived in Gravesend in Kent.
On July 17, 1998, he was invested by the Prince Charles of England What Knight for his services to the theater and his wife Ann became Lady gambon.
They have had a son Fergus, who appears as an expert of the program “Anticues Rooadshow “ of the BBC.
IN 2001, while filming “Gosford Park “, brought to Philippa hart to the set and introduce her to his colleagues as his girlfriend.
When this story came to light, in 2002, Gambon moved out of your home.
Phillipa Y Michael they worked together during 2003, on the film “Silvia” and in February 2007, it became known that she was pregnant with Gambon.
Their son was born in May 2007.
Within his other activities, Michael an amateur driver and has a passion for cars.
In relation to the latter, he has even participated in car races
receiving the final curve of the track Dunsfold Park, his own name in his honor.