Michael Gambon Fast Facts:At 15, dropped out of school to become an apprentice toolmaker at Vickers Armstrong in Crayford, England; he remains interested in mechanical things and collects antique guns.
- Joined the company of London's National Theatre in 1963, when it was under the direction of Sir Laurence Olivier; appeared in productions that included The Royal Hunt of the Sun, The Crucible and Mother Courage.
- First major film role came in 1974, with the campy werewolf movie The Beast Must Die, starring horror vet Peter Cushing.
- Won Laurence Olivier Awards for Best Actor in 1988 for A View from the Bridge and Best Comedy Performance in 1986 for A Chorus of Disapproval and in 1990 for Man of the Moment; has also been nominated numerous times.
- Was made a Commander of Order of the British Empire in 1992 and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1997.
- Won Best Actor BAFTAs for 1986 miniseries The Singing Detective, 1999 miniseries Wives and Daughters, 2000 TV historical drama Longitude and 2001 TV drama Perfect Strangers.
- Son Fergus is a ceramics expert who has appeared on the BBC's Antiques Roadshow.
- Michael Gambon Relationships:
- Edward Gambon - Father
- Fergus Gambon - Son
- Mary Gambon - Mother
- Philippa Hart - Significant Other
- Michael - Son
- William - Son
- Anne Miller - Wife (separated)
- Michael Gambon Awards:
- 2002 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie - Nominee
- 2003 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
- 1997 Tony: Actor (Play) - Nominee
- 2010 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie - Nominee
- 2001 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture - Winner
- 2010 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture - Winner
- College:
- Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, London, England