Is Dumbledore always the same actor?

Is Dumbledore always the same actor?

Dumbledore was portrayed by Richard Harris in the film adaptations of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. After Harris' death, Michael Gambon portrayed Dumbledore for all of the remaining Harry Potter films.

Is Albus Dumbledore in Lord of the Rings?

The 77-year-old English actor — known for playing Gandalf, another famous and bearded wizard from Lord of the Rings — said he was contacted by producers from Harry Potter to play Dumbledore, but turned down the part. His reason: Richard Harris, who played Dumbledore in the franchise before his death in 2002.

Who is stronger Gandalf or Dumbledore?

Gandalf is more fully fleshed-out, but as an immortal, he's not a normal person. ... Gandalf is greater than Dumbledore, although (or perhaps because) he had less power. He rallied all the free peoples of Middle-Earth to the cause, gave them heart, and sacrificed himself to save his friends and the quest in Moria.

Who is playing Dumbledore in Lord of the Rings?

• It's one of the premier pop culture debates of our time: Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter, or more specifically, Gandalf vs. Dumbledore. The two wizards, portrayed by Ian McKellen and Richard Harris/Michael Gambon, respectively, are iconic characters in two of the biggest franchises of the 21st century.

Who was Dumbledore in the first two Harry Potter movies?

• It was Richard Harris who played as Dumbledore in the first two Harry Potter films and Micheal Gambon in the remaining ones because of Mr. Harris' death while Ian McKellan played Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings films.

Who are the actors that played Dumbledore and Gandalf?

• Dumbledore was played by two actors in the films, Richard Harris and Michael Gambon. Gandalf was played by Ian McKellen. No. Albus Dumbledore was portrayed by Richard Harris (Philosopher’s Stone/Chamber of Secrets) and Michael Gambon (all other movies). Gandalf was portrayed by Ian McKellen.

Who was the actor who played Gandalf in Lord of the Rings?

• Ian McKellan played Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings. So, no, they weren't the same actor. I've heard that McKellan was offered the role of Albus Dumbledore after the death of Harris. He turned it down, and there is a lot of conflicting press about it.