The Untold Truth Of The Late Michael Gambon

Although he is also a British citizen, Michael Gambon was actually born in Ireland. Hailing from Dublin, he lived in the country for the first few years of his life before moving to London. A student who didn’t enjoy school, Gambon left education when he was 15 years old and embarked on an apprenticeship as a toolmaker, eventually qualifying as an engineering technician before deciding on a career in acting.

However, with no formal training in performing, Gambon gained experience first with small parts in amateur productions while working as a set builder, putting his engineering background to good use. He was able to land his first professional role back in Ireland after lying about his experience in London, where he claimed he had a lead part in a George Bernard Shaw play.

During these early years of his career, Gambon toured Europe and also joined the Birmingham Repertory Company. It was here that he began to be cast in significant roles in plays such as «Othello» and «Macbeth.»