Michael Gambon, who had two partners in his life, was a father of three and shared his children with his wife Anne Miller Lady Gambon and his mistress Philippa Hart.
Sir Michael Gambon had a successful career in the entertainment industry that spanned over 6 decades. He was a famed Irish–English actor.
Gambon started his acting career with Laurence Olivier as one of the original members of the Royal National Theatre.
Over his six-decade-long career, he received three Olivier Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and four BAFTA Awards.
On September 2023, the world learned about his passing and following that, many might want to know more about his bereaved family, especially his children. Here’s everything we know about his family.
How many children did Sir Michael Gambon have?
Before Sir Michael Gambon passed away, he was a father. He had three kids; all sons, during his life.
The names of his children are Fergus Gambon, Michael “Tom” Gambon Jr., and Will Gambon.
He had a son, Fergus, with wife Anne. Their one and only son together is a ceramics expert on the BBC series Antiques Roadshow.
The actor then had two more sons with Phillipa -Tom and Will.
Gambon was in a relationship with two women. First, was Lady Anne Miller, who was his wedded spouse for over 6 decades.
He married his first wife Anne Miller in 1962 when he was 22 years old.
Michael and Lady Gambon never divorced or separated but he was also in a relationship with another woman named Philippa Hart.
In February 2007 Hart became pregnant with Gambon’s child and gave birth to a son called Tom.
Hart gave birth to Gambon’s third child, Will, in 2009.
What have Michael Gambon’s family said about his death?
The late Michael Gambon’s family was the first to share the tragic news about his death.
A statement from Lady Gambon and the couple’s only son Fergus said: “We are devastated to announce the loss of Sir Michael Gambon.
“Beloved husband and father, Michael died peacefully in hospital with his wife Anne and son Fergus at his bedside, following a bout of pneumonia. Michael was 82.
“We ask that you respect our privacy at this painful time and thank you for your messages of support and love.”
Michael Gambon was born on October 19, 1940, in Cabra, Ireland, to parents Edward Gambon and Mary Hoare.
Michael Gambon had an impressive career
Sir Michael was an icon of the screen and the stage, most known for his role as Dumbledore in the Harry Potter franchise.
Born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1940, he first qualified as an engineer and toolmaker before discovering acting.
Aged 24, he began his professional career on the stage, featuring in Shakespeare productions like Othello and Richard III.
He quickly rose to fame thanks to his distinctive booming voice and powerful presence on both stage and screen.
But he was best known for playing Hogwarts’ headmaster Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series between 2004 and 2011, replacing the late Richard Harris.
His first appearance in the JK Rowling franchise came in The Prisoner of Azkaban before appearing in four more instalments.
Elsewhere, he starred in blockbusters Gosford Park (2001), Ali G Indahouse (2002), Wes Anderson’s Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) and The King’s Speech (2010).
He also played Philip Marlowe, a pulp thriller writer, in serial drama The Singing Detective.
The qualified pilot later appeared in BBC TV hits like Perfect Strangers and Emma.
He is also remembered for his hair-raising lap of the Top Gear test track where he went round the last corner on two wheels.
The corner was later named “Gambon” in tribute to the infamous actor in the reasonably priced car.
Throughout his career he would regularly appear in Shakespeare productions with the National Theatre – delighting audiences up and down the country.
The 82-year-old won four BAFTA’s for his TV work, three Oliver Awards and two Screen Actors Guild Award’s.
In 1998 he was knighted in The Queen’s New Years’ Honours for services to drama.