Michael Gambon: A Life in Acting

This is the first book devoted to the actor who has created a judicious blend of high-definition performances on the British stage and a wide range of award-winning television and film roles. ENew York TimesE writer Mel Gussow interviewed Gambon on many occasions and those conversations comprise the majority of this book. Gussow also draws insights from some of the people who have worked with Gambon. Gambon was named the successor to the late Richard Harris as Professor Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films making his debut in 2004’s EHarry Potter and the Prisoner of AzkabanE and he will be featured more prominently in the June 2005 film EHarry Potter and the Goblet of FireE. He can also be seen in Mike Nichols’ Emmy Award-winning HBO film of Tony Kushner’s EAngels in AmericaE and a growing number of films including the recent EBeing JuliaE with Annette Bening ESky Captain and the World of TomorrowE and Wes Anderson’s EThe Life Aquatic with Steve ZissouE with Bill Murray.