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Michael Gambon
Quiz: How much do you know about Michael Gambon?
The four-time Bafta winner was born in Cabra and started his stage acting career in the Gate Theatre in Dublin.
DUBLIN-BORN ACTOR Michael Gambon died this week at the age of 82.
A star of screen and stage, Gambon played prime ministers, wizards, special agents, and everything in between.
The four-time Bafta winner was born in Cabra and started his stage acting career in the Gate Theatre in Dublin.
Following the passing of Gambon this week, we want to test your knowledge of the legendary actor.
Michael Gambon is widely known for his role as Dumbledore in the Harry Potter film series and was cast as a replacement for the original actor who died. Who first starred as Dumbledore?
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Peter Boyle
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Richard Harris
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John Mahoney
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Patrick Swayze
Gambon took up the role of Dumbledore in the third instalment of the film franchise. What was this film called?
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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Gambon was the “Star in a Reasonably-Priced Car” in a 2002 episode of the BBC's Top Gear. This segment featured celebrities driving around the Top Gear track. Why was a corner renamed “Gambon Corner” after the actor’s 2002 appearance?
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His car stalled on the corner
He broke a top speed record on the corner
He nearly flipped his car on the corner
He drove into a bird on the corner
Gambon made his film debut in which film?
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Othello
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Nothing But the Night
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The Beast Must Die
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Turtle Diary
And what was his final film appearance?
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Judy
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Paddington 2
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Johnny English Strikes Again
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The King's Speech
Gambon appeared in three films which were nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars. Which film won this award?
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The Insider
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The King's Speech
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Gosford Park
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Dancing at Lughnasa
In what year did Gambon receive an Irish Film & Television Lifetime Achievement Award?
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2015
2016
2017
2018
In which film did Gambon portray a British Prime Minister?
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The King's Speech
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Ali G Indahouse
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Dad's Army
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Johnny English Strikes Again
True or false: Was Gambon a qualified private pilot?
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True
False
When asked about the work needed to become Dumbledore, what was Gambon’s reply?
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"It takes a lot of mental strength to become Dumbledore."
"I just stick a beard on and play me."
"It’s a piece of cake."
"The fans spur me on."
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You scored out of !
Pilot Licence
You know Gambon like he knows small planes
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You scored out of !
Dumbledore
Your knowledge of Gambon is as effortless as his Harry Potter acting
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You scored out of !
Agent Five in Johnny English Strikes Again
The less said the better...
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You scored out of !
Gambon Corner
Your knowledge of Gambon is akin to his driving on Top Gear
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