Richard Harris was born on October 1, 1930 in Limerick, Ireland. Irish star who played Dumbledore in first two Harry Potter films. Earlier in his career, he portrayed Emperor Marcus Aurelius in Gladiator and played King Arthur in 1967's Camelot.
Richard Harris is a member of Movie Actor
💰Richard Harris Net worth: $7 million
Some Richard Harris images
About
Irish star who played Dumbledore in first two Harry Potter films. Earlier in his career, he portrayed Emperor Marcus Aurelius in Gladiator and played King Arthur in 1967's Camelot.
Before Fame
As a college student, he rented a tiny theater and directed a critically praised musical. The musical was a financial failure, however, which caused him to be temporarily homeless.
Trivia
He initially refused the role of Albus Dumbledore, although he eventually relented due to pressure put on him by his ten-year-old granddaughter.
Family Life
His marriage to Elizabeth Rees-Williams lasted twelve years. The couple divorced in 1969. He was married to Ann Turkel from 1974 to 1982. He had three children.
Associated With
He played gunfighter English Bob in Clint Eastwood's film Unforgiven.
