Tag Archives: Michael Gambon

PHOTOS: British Actors as U.S. Presidents

(David James/Dreamworks II)

Some might think Steven Spielberg made a controversial decision when casting Daniel Day-Lewis, both a British and Irish citizen, as the U.S.’ 16th President Abraham Lincoln (with fellow Brit Jared Harris as Ulyssess S.

The Brit List: Top Ten British Character Actors in Movies Today

Michael Gambon in the HBO series 'Luck'. (HBO)

It’s well known among actors that while leading roles may afford the most screen time and biggest pay checks, supporting roles offer the greater acting challenges and often juiciest lines and scenes.

UK Stars Who Could Replace Charlie Sheen on ‘Two and a Half Men’

Forget John Stamos. Rob Lowe? Hell no.

Rachel Weisz Leads Star-Studded Cast for BBC2′s ‘Page 8′

Fresh from her holiday excursion with James Bond star Daniel Craig, Rachel Weisz is prepping to get back to work. And this time she’s teaming up with Ralph Fiennes for BBC2′s sizzling new spy series, Page 8.

‘Luck’ Leads ‘Doctor Who’ Star Michael Gambon to HBO

When it comes to luck, Michael Gambon might know a thing or two about it. The British-bred thespian is best known for his portrayal of Albus Dumbledore in the last five Harry Potter films.