Michael Gambon, famed for Dumbledore in "Harry Potter," passed away at 82.

He began acting in the '60s and transitioned to film and TV.

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Notable roles include a mob leader and King George V.

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Gambon succeeded Richard Harris as Dumbledore in 2004.

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He downplayed his Dumbledore role, calling it self-expression.

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Gambon was born in Dublin and moved to London at a young age.

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He left school at 15 but always aspired to be an actor.

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Auditioned for Olivier and joined the National Theatre.

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His stage reputation grew, notably as Galileo in 1980.

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Gambon won multiple awards and received royal honors for his acting career, retired from the stage in 2015, and continued to act onscreen until 2019.

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