Michael Gambon

Sir Michael Gambon, CBE (born Michael John Gambon; 19 October 1940) is an Irish-British actor who has worked in theatre, television and film. A highly respected theatre actor, Gambon is recognised for his role as Philip Marlow in acclaimed BBC television serial The Singing Detective and for his role as Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter film series (from Prisoner of Azkaban onwards, replacing the late actor Richard Harris). It has recently been announced that he will play an unspecified role in the upcoming Christmas special written by Steven Moffatt.