Albus Dumbledore
| Albus Dumbledore | |
|---|---|
| Harry Potter character | |
Michael Gambon as Albus Dumbledore[a] | |
| First appearance | Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (1997) |
| Last appearance | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (2007) |
| Created by | J. K. Rowling |
| Portrayed by | |
| In-universe information | |
| Full name | Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore[1] |
| Occupation | Headmaster of Hogwarts Professor of Hogwarts |
| Family |
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| Nationality | British |
| House | Gryffindor |
| Born | 1881[2] |
| Died | 30 June 1997 |
Professor Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore is a fictional character in the Harry Potter series of novels by J. K. Rowling. For most of the series, he is the headmaster of the wizarding school Hogwarts. He is also the founder and leader of the Order of the Phoenix, an organisation dedicated to fighting the Dark wizard Lord Voldemort.
Dumbledore is widely regarded as one of the most powerful and influential wizards of his time. Renowned for his wisdom, kindness, and formidable magical abilities, he plays a crucial role in shaping the events of the wizarding world. As a mentor to Harry Potter, he provides guidance and crucial knowledge in the fight against Voldemort. Despite his benevolent image, Dumbledore's past is marked by tragedy and complexity, including his youthful association with Gellert Grindelwald, a dark wizard he later defeated. His philosophical views on power, love, and death are central themes in the series.[3]
Dumbledore is portrayed by Richard Harris in the film adaptations of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002). Following Harris's death in October 2002, Michael Gambon was cast in the role. He plays Dumbledore in six Harry Potter films, which were released from 2004 to 2011. Jude Law portrays a middle-aged version of the character in the prequel films Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018) and Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022).[4] John Lithgow is set to portray him in the upcoming HBO series for Max.[5]
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- ^ Hirsch, Anne-Christin (2008). Names and Their Underlying Mythology in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter-Novels. Munich, Germany: GRIN Verlag. p. 7. ISBN 978-3-640-16412-7.
- ^ Rowling, J. K. "Wizard of the Month Archive". J. K. Rowling Official Site. Archived from the original on 31 March 2008.
- ^ Rowling, J. K. (2007). J.K. Rowling at Carnegie Hall Reveals Dumbledore is Gay; Neville Marries Hannah Abbott, and Much More. The Leaky Cauldron.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (12 April 2017). "Jude Law to Play Young Dumbledore in 'Fantastic Beasts' Sequel (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Los Angeles, California: Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved 12 April 2017.
- ^ Northrup, Ryan (25 February 2025). "John Lithgow Confirms Casting As Dumbledore In HBO's Harry Potter: "This Is Going To Define The Last Chapter Of My Life" [Exclusive]". ScreenRant. Retrieved 25 February 2025.