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Nov 6, 2023 · Albus Dumbledore actor Richard Harris was recast after the Harry Potter movie Chamber of Secrets, getting replaced by Michael Gambon.
Sep 28, 2023 · Michael Gambon replaced Richard Harris as Dumbledore in 'Harry Potter.' Here's who else was up for the role, and how Gambon made it his own.
Nov 8, 2023 · Summary. Michael Gambon's Dumbledore is refreshing, unpredictable, and full of energy, making him a welcome change to the Harry Potter film franchise. Richard Harris' Dumbledore is someone who is wise, caring of the children around him, and accurate to the books.
Sep 28, 2023 · The role ended up going to one of Harris’ old drinking buddies: Michael Gambon, who himself died Thursday at age 82 after suffering from pneumonia.
Sep 28, 2023 · Gambon is best remembered for his tenure as the wise headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the Harry Potter franchise. Two-time Oscar nominee Richard Harris starred as Dumbledore in the first two Harry Potter films, before his death in 2002.
Sep 28, 2023 · It wasn’t originally his role. Richard Harris, the eminent actor who was originally cast, died after filming the second “Harry Potter” movie.
Sep 28, 2023 · Michael Gambon was a brilliant actor who "lives unforgettably in my memory", Richard's Harris's son has said. Gambon took over the role of Dumbledore from Harris - who starred in the...
