Did Dumbledore and Gandalf play the same person?

Did Dumbledore and Gandalf play the same person?

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.

Did the actor who played Gandalf play Dumbledore?

Why Ian McKellen didn't play Dumbledore In three Lord of the Rings films and three Hobbit films, he played J.R.R Tolkien's character, Gandalf. It's fair to say that those films wouldn't have been nearly as effective without McKellen's performance.

Did Ian McKellen play Gandalf and Dumbledore?

Sadly, the actor passed away after filming the second movie and a new Dumbledore had to be found. There was a rumor that Sir Ian McKellen was offered the role but turned it down, so it then went to Michael Gambon. Well, it turns out the rumors aren't true. McKellen never did turn down the role.

Is Gandalf like Dumbledore?

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. He worked tirelessly for centuries.

Who would win in a fight Gandalf or Dumbledore?

Gandalf would beat Dumbledore in a fight between the two, but Dumbledore is more powerful in comparison to his respective world. Gandalf wouldn't be able to beat Sauron at his full power, but Dumbledore would crush Voldemort any day.

Are Gandalf the GREY and Gandalf the White the same?

Despite his background, Gandalf the Grey chose to roam Middle-earth in battered grey robes, never flaunting his real powers. ... He returned in The Two Towers as Gandalf the White, a similar but seemingly more powerful being. It was that resurrection that Gandalf transformed from Gandalf the Grey to Gandalf the White.

Who is stronger Gandalf or Saruman?

After careful consideration, we can reach the conclusion that Gandalf is more powerful. It is said by Galadriel that he is even stronger than Saruman even in his weaker, grey form. As Gandalf the White, he defeated Saruman and showed his real strength. ... Saruman also had greater status than Gandalf.

Who wins between Gandalf and Dumbledore?

Gandalf would beat Dumbledore in a fight between the two, but Dumbledore is more powerful in comparison to his respective world.

Who would win in a duel Voldemort or Dumbledore?

• Dumbledore would definitely win the duel. He taught Voldemort, so he's definitely more aware of Voldemort's style, and it was proven in HBP. Voldemort is arrogant to the point that he won't ever think that he could lose. Throughout DH, Voldemort always thinks he's right and doesn't ever stop and think through his actions. He's a bit reckless, really.

Who was a better duelist, Dumbledore or Voldemort?

• Albus Dumbledore is a well known and very powerful wizard in the Harry Potter series. Some may even say he is more powerful than Voldemort. Voldemort certainly does his best to avoid dueling Dumbledore directly. And it should be noted that though his demise was ordered by Voldemort- kind of- it was not done by Voldemort himself.

Who played Frodo Baggins?

• Elijah Wood is an American actor best known for portraying Frodo Baggins in Peter Jackson's blockbuster Lord of the Rings film trilogy. In addition to reprising the role in The Hobbit series, Wood also played Ryan in the FX television comedy Wilfred (2011) and voiced Beck in the Disney XD animated television series TRON: Uprising (2012).

How many actors have played Albus Dumbledore?

• In total, there have been 4 actors who have portrayed Albus Dumbledore through various films. Richard Harris - He played Dumbledore for the first two Harry Potter films , and is generally regarded as the best of the four actors who took the role on.