To play this video, you need JavaScript enabled in your browser. < /figure>By Lauren Turner and John HandBBC News
Sir Michael Gambon's Harry Potter co-stars, who played Professor Albus Dumbledore in six films, are among of those paying tribute to the stage and screen legend after his death at the age of 82.
Daniel Radcliffe said the actor "brilliant and effortless" "loved his work but never seemed defined by it." Emma Watson thanked Sir Michael for "showing us what it's like to carry greatness lightly.
Writer JK Rowling hailed a “wonderful man” and an “exceptional actor”.
Another Potter star Fiona Shaw said Sir Michael had shown during his long and varied life that he "could do anything" as an actor.
The Dublin-born actor, who died in hospital following pneumonia, worked in television, film, theater and radio during his six-decade career. He won four Baftas.
Sir Michael Gambon: a career in picturesStar of stage and television turned headmistress of Hogwarts
Sir Michael's family had moved to London as a child, but he made his very first stage performance in Ireland, in a production of Othello in Dublin in 1962.
His career took off when He became one of the original members of Laurence Olivier's National Theater Company in London. He went on to win three Olivier Awards for his performances in National Theater productions.
Although he always considered his theater work to be the most important, . ..
To play this video, you need JavaScript enabled in your browser. < /figure>By Lauren Turner and John HandBBC News
Sir Michael Gambon's Harry Potter co-stars, who played Professor Albus Dumbledore in six films, are among of those paying tribute to the stage and screen legend after his death at the age of 82.
Daniel Radcliffe said the actor "brilliant and effortless" "loved his work but never seemed defined by it." Emma Watson thanked Sir Michael for "showing us what it's like to carry greatness lightly.
Writer JK Rowling hailed a “wonderful man” and an “exceptional actor”.
Another Potter star Fiona Shaw said Sir Michael had shown during his long and varied life that he "could do anything" as an actor.
The Dublin-born actor, who died in hospital following pneumonia, worked in television, film, theater and radio during his six-decade career. He won four Baftas.
Sir Michael Gambon: a career in picturesStar of stage and television turned headmistress of Hogwarts
Sir Michael's family had moved to London as a child, but he made his very first stage performance in Ireland, in a production of Othello in Dublin in 1962.
His career took off when He became one of the original members of Laurence Olivier's National Theater Company in London. He went on to win three Olivier Awards for his performances in National Theater productions.
Although he always considered his theater work to be the most important, . ..
