Early life and career of Michael Gambon

Born in 1940 in Dublin, Ireland.

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Grew up in a working-class family.

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Left school at the age of 15 to work as a labourer.

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At the age of 21, he was admitted to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA).

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Made his professional acting debut in 1962.

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Success came on stage, starring in productions of Shakespeare, Chekhov and Beckett.

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Started his film career in 1977.

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Established himself as a leading actor in the 1980s with roles in films such as "The Elephant Man" and "The Singing Detective".

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Became one of the most sought-after actors in the world in the 1990s with roles in films such as "The Insider" and "The Cider House Rules."

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In 2004 he replaced Richard Harris as Albus Dumbledore in the "Harry Potter" films.

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