How much wealth did Sir Michael Gambon, the actor who played Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter saga, who died at the age of 82, amass?

The world of cinematography and acting is mourning the sad news of the death of actor Michael Gambon, known for his unforgettable role as the beloved character Albus Dumbledore in six of the eight films of the Harry Potter saga.

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Thanks to the unforgettable role of the beloved headmaster of Hogwarts and the most powerful and wisest wizard in the magical universe, Gambon won not only public recognition, but also a considerable sum of money.

Although the exact figures have not been revealed, his participation in the saga has ensured him a generous remuneration that has contributed to his financial success, considering that the eight films have grossed a total of $7.704 million, notes the film portal Ecartelera.

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Only Daniel Radcliffe, the protagonist of the films, earned an incredible 20 million dollars for his participation in the last two installments of the saga, reports Tikitakas. This highlights the considerable economic benefits these successful films have brought to the actors.

How much is Michael Gambon’s wealth?

Throughout his career, which began in the 60s of the last century, with which he won four prestigious BAFTA awards, the “British Oscar”; Gambon has managed to accumulate a net worth estimated at $20 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

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According to the Daily Mail, after retiring from acting in 2015, Gambon decided to split his time between two residencies. On the one hand, he had a country estate in Gravesend, Kent, valued at five million pounds, the equivalent of six million dollars, where his common-law wife Anne Miller lives, with whom he had a son, Fergus.

He also had a beautiful house in West London where stage designer Philippa Hart lives, with whom he was in a relationship for 20 years and together they had two more children, who will be in their teens, notes the Daily Mail.

However, beyond his wealth and fame, Michael Gambon’s true legacy lies in his talent and versatility as an actor.

During his career he acted in numerous films and plays. From his performances in “The Fisher King” to “The King’s Speech,” Gambon has demonstrated his ability to captivate audiences with his performance. (AND)