Michael Gambon

Biography: After joining the National Theatre, under the Artistic Directorship of Sir Laurence Olivier, Michael went on to appear in a number of leading roles in plays written by Alan Ayckbourn. His career was catapulted in 1980 when he took the lead role in John Dexter's production of Galileo. Since then Michael has regularly appeared at the Royal National Theatre and the RSC. Roles include, King Lear, Othello, Mark Anthony and Volpone. He was described by the late Sir Ralph Richardson as being 'The Great Gambon' and he is now considered to be one of the British theatre's leading lights.

Michael Gambon's Scores

Average career score: 66
Highest Metascore:
Metascore: 90
Lowest Metascore:
Metascore: 39
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 24
  2. Negative: 1 out of 24
24 movie reviews
Title: Year: Credit: User score:
Metascore: 64
Quartet
Dec 28, 2012 Cast / Cedric / Cedric / Cedric Livingston 6.2
Metascore: 87
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Jul 15, 2011 Albus Dumbledore 8.0
Metascore: 88
The King's Speech
Nov 26, 2010 King George V 8.4
Metascore: 65
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I
Nov 19, 2010 Albus Dumbledore 7.5
Metascore: 53
The Book of Eli
Jan 15, 2010 George 7.3
Metascore: 83
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Nov 13, 2009 Franklin Bean 8.1
Metascore: 78
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Jul 15, 2009 Professor Albus Dumbledore 6.8
Metascore: 49
The Good Night
Oct 5, 2007 Alan Weigert 6.1
Metascore: 65
Amazing Grace
Feb 23, 2007 Lord Charles Fox 8.2
Metascore: 61
The Good Shepherd
Dec 22, 2006 Dr. Fredericks 6.7
Metascore: 71
Deep Blue
Jun 3, 2005 Narrator 6.2
Metascore: 62
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
Dec 10, 2004 Oseary Drakoulias 7.0
Metascore: 65
Being Julia
Oct 15, 2004 Jimmie Langton 7.3
Metascore: 64
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow
Sep 17, 2004 Editor Paley 5.8
Metascore: 56
Sylvia
Oct 17, 2003 Professor Thomas 5.6
Metascore: 67
Open Range
Aug 15, 2003 Denton Baxter 7.2
Metascore: 90
Gosford Park
Dec 26, 2001 William McCordle 6.5
Metascore: 39
High Heels and Low Lifes
Oct 26, 2001 Kerrigan 8.7
Metascore: tbd
Le château des singes
Jan 26, 2001 Master Martin tbd
Metascore: 69
The Last September
Apr 21, 2000 Sir Richard Naylor 6.0
Metascore: 65
Sleepy Hollow
Nov 19, 1999 Baltus Van Tassel 7.7
Metascore: 84
The Insider
Nov 5, 1999 Thomas Sandefur 8.6
Metascore: 73
The Wings of the Dove
Nov 7, 1997 Lionel Croy, Kate's Father 8.6
Metascore: 44
Mary Reilly
Feb 23, 1996 Mary's Father 6.3
Metascore: 62
A Man of No Importance
Dec 22, 1994 Ivor J. Carney tbd