Richard Harris

Actor

Born: October 1, 1930, Limerick City, Munster, Ireland
Died: October 25, 2002
Age: 72 years old
Zodiac: Libra
Total works: 83 movies, 10 TV shows
Latest work: Exterior Day (2022)
Genres: Adventure,Fantasy,Action

Richard Harris was an Irish actor who portrayed Albus Dumbledore in the first two Harry Potter films: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002). He gained significant acclaim for his performances in various films, including his role as Marcus Aurelius in Gladiator (2000) and as Frank Machin in This Sporting Life, which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. Harris also played notable characters such as Oliver Cromwell in Cromwell (1970) and English Bob in Unforgiven (1992). In addition to acting, he achieved success as a singer, with a number-one hit in several countries, including Australia and Canada. His last film role was in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002).