Michael Gambon

Best known as a Supporting Actor based on credits in that role in 23 films, with $7,988,493,113 worldwide aggregate box office (rank #32)
Best-known acting roles: Albus Dumbledore (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II), Professor Albus Dumbledore (Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince), Professor Albus Dumbledore (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix), Professor Albus Dumbledore (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire), Professor Albus Dumbledore (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I)
Most productive collaborators: David Heyman, David Yates, Daniel Radcliffe, Ralph Fiennes, J.K. Rowling
Born: October 19, 1940
Died: September 28, 2023
                                    

  1. Summary
  2. Acting Credits
  3. Technical Credits

Career Summary


  MoviesDomestic
Box Office
International
Box Office
Worldwide
Box Office
As an ActorSupporting23$2,677,711,595$5,310,781,518$7,988,493,113
Lead Ensemble Member3$45,221,713$31,558,195$76,779,908
(Unclassified)23$161,279,686$134,748,171$296,027,857

Career Trend

This graph shows Michael Gambon’s score on our annual analysis of leading stars at the box office. The Star Score represents points assigned to each of the leading stars of the top 100 movies (based on box office) in the current year and two preceding years. For appearing in the number one movie in a year a star gets 100 points, the number two movie 99 points and so on..

Latest Ranking on Selected Box Office Record Lists


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Release
Date
TitleRoleDomestic
Box Office
International
Box Office
Worldwide
Box Office
Sep 27, 2019Judy Bernard Delfont $24,319,961$21,175,039$45,495,000
Jan 25, 2019King of Thieves $9,789,472$9,789,472
Jan 12, 2018Paddington 2 Uncle Pastuzo $40,891,591$151,205,504$192,097,095
Sep 22, 2017Victoria and Abdul Lord Salisbury $22,245,070$46,026,076$68,271,146
Sep 22, 2017Kingsman: The Golden C… Kingsman Official $100,234,838$308,568,858$408,803,696
Jan 16, 2015Paddington Uncle Pastuzo $76,223,578$176,187,406$252,410,984
Jan 11, 2013Quartet Cedric Livingston $18,388,357$37,790,578$56,178,935
Jul 15, 2011Harry Potter and the D… Albus Dumbledore $381,193,157$931,250,693$1,312,443,850
Nov 26, 2010The King’s Speech George V $138,797,449$291,263,764$430,061,213
Nov 19, 2010Harry Potter and the D… Professor Albus D… $296,837,581$654,900,870$951,738,451
Jan 15, 2010The Book of Eli George $94,835,059$63,915,758$158,750,817
Nov 13, 2009Fantastic Mr. Fox Franklin Bean $21,002,919$25,184,592$46,187,511
Jul 15, 2009Harry Potter and the H… Professor Albus D… $302,089,278$627,321,791$929,411,069
Jul 25, 2008Brideshead Revisited Lord Marchmain $6,432,256$7,000,000$13,432,256
Oct 5, 2007The Good Night $22,441$22,441
Jul 11, 2007Harry Potter and the O… Professor Albus D… $292,137,260$647,482,589$939,619,849
Feb 23, 2007Amazing Grace Lord Fox $21,214,987$10,968,723$32,183,710
Dec 22, 2006The Good Shepherd Dr. Fredericks $59,908,565$40,469,706$100,378,271
Jun 6, 2006The Omen Carl Bugenhagen $54,607,383$64,688,201$119,295,584
Nov 18, 2005Harry Potter and the G… Professor Albus D… $290,201,752$595,021,234$885,222,986
Jun 3, 2005Deep Blue Narrator $132,261$19,200,000$19,332,261
May 13, 2005Layer Cake Eddie Temple $2,339,957$9,405,974$11,745,931
Dec 10, 2004The Life Aquatic with … Drakoulias $24,006,726$10,800,000$34,806,726
Oct 15, 2004Being Julia Jimmie Langton $7,739,049$6,712,273$14,451,322
Sep 17, 2004Sky Captain and the Wo… Editor Paley $37,760,080$11,970,774$49,730,854
Jun 4, 2004Harry Potter and the P… Dumbledore $249,757,726$533,463,548$783,221,274
Oct 17, 2003Sylvia Professor Thomas $1,302,242$1,601,895$2,904,137
Aug 15, 2003Open Range Baxter $58,331,254$10,282,738$68,613,992
Dec 28, 2001Charlotte Gray Levarde $668,140$668,140
Dec 26, 2001Gosford Park Sir William McCor… $41,300,105$16,971,781$58,271,886
Oct 26, 2001High Heels and Low Lifes Kerrigan $226,792$1,924,306$2,151,098
Apr 21, 2000The Last September Sir Richard Naylor $469,974$469,974
Nov 19, 1999Sleepy Hollow Baltus Van Tassel $101,068,340$106,000,000$207,068,340
Nov 5, 1999The Insider Thomas Sandefur $28,965,197$31,300,000$60,265,197
Oct 1, 1999Plunkett & Macleane Lord Gibson $476,432$476,432
Aug 4, 1999The Gambler $51,773$50,000$101,773
Nov 13, 1998Dancing at Lughnasa Father Jack Mundy $2,361,632$2,361,632
Nov 7, 1997The Wings of the Dove Lionel Croy, Kate… $13,718,385$13,718,385
Jun 27, 1997The Innocent Sleep Det. Inspector Ma… $8,225$8,225
Feb 23, 1996Mary Reilly Mary's Father $5,707,094$7,192,906$12,900,000
Dec 22, 1994A Man of No Importance Ivor J. Carney $555,716$555,716
Oct 28, 1994Squanto: A Warrior's Tale Sir George $3,319,344$3,319,344
Oct 1, 1994The Browning Version Dr. Frobisher $464,423$464,423
May 6, 1994Clean Slate Cornell $7,352,116$7,352,116
Dec 18, 1992Toys The General $21,452,082$21,452,082
Jul 26, 1991Mobsters Don Salvatore Far… $20,246,790$20,246,790
Apr 6, 1990The Cook, The Thief, H… Albert Spica $7,407,995$835$7,408,830
Sep 20, 1989A Dry White Season Magistrate $3,282,890$3,282,890
Feb 14, 1986Turtle Diary George Fairbairn … $2,156,772$2,156,772
 
Averages $60,087,771$161,090,820$170,638,793
Totals 49 $2,884,212,994$5,477,087,884$8,361,300,878


Leading or Lead Ensemble Roles


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Release
Date
TitleOpening
Weekend
Maximum
Theaters
Domestic
Box Office
Worldwide
Box Office
Domestic
Share
Jan 25, 2019King of Thieves $9,789,472
Feb 23, 2007Amazing Grace $4,054,5421,162$21,214,987$32,183,71065.9%
Dec 10, 2004The Life Aquatic with … $113,0851,105$24,006,726$34,806,72669.0%
 
Averages $2,083,8141,134$22,610,857$25,593,30367.4%
Totals 3 $45,221,713$76,779,908


Supporting Roles


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Release
Date
TitleOpening
Weekend
Maximum
Theaters
Domestic
Box Office
Worldwide
Box Office
Domestic
Share
Sep 27, 2019Judy $2,916,5481,627$24,319,961$45,495,00053.5%
Jan 12, 2018Paddington 2 $11,001,9613,702$40,891,591$192,097,09521.3%
Sep 22, 2017Victoria and Abdul $158,8451,060$22,245,070$68,271,14632.6%
Sep 22, 2017Kingsman: The Golden C… $39,023,0104,038$100,234,838$408,803,69624.5%
Jan 16, 2015Paddington $18,966,6763,355$76,223,578$252,410,98430.2%
Jan 11, 2013Quartet $47,122725$18,388,357$56,178,93532.7%
Jul 15, 2011Harry Potter and the D… $169,189,4274,375$381,193,157$1,312,443,85029.0%
Nov 26, 2010The King’s Speech $355,4502,584$138,797,449$430,061,21332.3%
Nov 19, 2010Harry Potter and the D… $125,017,3724,125$296,837,581$951,738,45131.2%
Jan 15, 2010The Book of Eli $32,789,4943,111$94,835,059$158,750,81759.7%
Nov 13, 2009Fantastic Mr. Fox $265,9002,034$21,002,919$46,187,51145.5%
Jul 15, 2009Harry Potter and the H… $77,835,7274,455$302,089,278$929,411,06932.5%
Jul 11, 2007Harry Potter and the O… $77,108,4144,285$292,137,260$939,619,84931.1%
Dec 22, 2006The Good Shepherd $10,033,9602,250$59,908,565$100,378,27159.7%
Nov 18, 2005Harry Potter and the G… $102,685,9613,858$290,201,752$885,222,98632.8%
Sep 17, 2004Sky Captain and the Wo… $15,580,2783,170$37,760,080$49,730,85475.9%
Jun 4, 2004Harry Potter and the P… $93,687,3673,855$249,757,726$783,221,27431.9%
Aug 15, 2003Open Range $14,047,7812,268$58,331,254$68,613,99285.0%
Nov 19, 1999Sleepy Hollow $30,060,4673,069$101,068,340$207,068,34048.8%
Nov 5, 1999The Insider $6,712,3611,846$28,965,197$60,265,19748.1%
Nov 7, 1997The Wings of the Dove $183,610704$13,718,385$13,718,385100.0%
May 6, 1994Clean Slate $3,136,1301,474$7,352,116$7,352,116100.0%
Dec 18, 1992Toys $4,810,0271,294$21,452,082$21,452,082100.0%
 
Averages $36,331,0392,751$116,422,243$347,325,78849.5%
Totals 23 $2,677,711,595$7,988,493,113

Latest Ranking on All Acting Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,301-2,400) 2,399 $45,221,713
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the Domestic Box Office 47 $2,677,711,595
Top Live Action Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 106 $2,746,043,133
Top Above the Line Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 122 $2,255,759,365
Top Below the Line Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,600 $459,821,827
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 154 $2,884,212,994
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 2,601-2,700) 2,679 $31,558,195
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the International Box Office 22 $5,310,781,518
Top Live Action Stars at the International Box Office 70 $5,124,460,382
Top Above the Line Stars at the International Box Office 62 $4,533,537,115
Top Below the Line Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,206 $808,802,598
Top Stars at the International Box Office 74 $5,477,087,884
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,601-2,700) 2,610 $76,779,908
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the Worldwide Box Office 32 $7,988,493,113
Top Live Action Stars at the Worldwide Box Office 71 $7,870,503,515
Top Above the Line Stars at the Wordwide Box Office 79 $6,789,296,480
Top Below the Line Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,269 $1,268,624,425
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office 95 $8,361,300,878
Highest Grossing Stars of 2004 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 401-500) 407 5
Highest Grossing Stars of 2005 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 401-500) 410 5
Highest Grossing Stars of 2006 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 301-400) 378 5
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,947 $24,006,726
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 201-300) 280 $21,214,987
Top International Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,301-2,400) 2,311 $10,800,000
Top International Leading Stars for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 301-400) 356 $10,968,723
Top International Leading Stars for Based on Factual Book/Article Movies (Rank 201-300) 217 $9,789,472
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,201-2,300) 2,217 $34,806,726
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Based on Real Life Events Movies (Rank 301-400) 331 $32,183,710
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Based on Factual Book/Article Movies (Rank 201-300) 297 $9,789,472
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,980 $45,221,713
Top International Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,171 $31,558,195
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,147 $76,779,908
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 1,801-1,900) 1,821 $24,006,726
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Dramatization Movies (Rank 301-400) 394 $21,214,987
Top International Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,069 $10,800,000
Top International Leading Stars for Dramatization Movies (Rank 301-400) 332 $20,758,195
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,026 $34,806,726
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Dramatization Movies (Rank 301-400) 378 $41,973,182
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Comedy Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 994 $24,006,726
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Drama Movies (Rank 801-900) 808 $21,214,987
Top International Leading Stars for Comedy Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 923 $10,800,000
Top International Leading Stars for Drama Movies (Rank 701-800) 775 $20,758,195
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,009 $34,806,726
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Drama Movies (Rank 801-900) 839 $41,973,182
Top Domestic Leading Stars for R Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,326 $24,006,726
Top Domestic Leading Stars for PG Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,193 $21,214,987
Top International Leading Stars for R Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,234 $20,589,472
Top International Leading Stars for PG Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,103 $10,968,723
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for R Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,322 $44,596,198
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for PG Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,228 $32,183,710
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Walt Disney Movies (Rank 601-700) 693 $24,006,726
Top International Leading Stars for Walt Disney Movies (Rank 601-700) 605 $10,800,000
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Walt Disney Movies (Rank 601-700) 681 $34,806,726

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