Harry Potter - Richard Harris on Albus Dumbledore

The late Richard Harris discusses taking the role of Albus Dumbledore in rare footage during the filming of one of the first two Harry Potter films.

[@cameronhodgetts920]

Michael Gambon is a good actor and all, but Richard Harris was the perfect Dumbledore. Kind, soft and gentle, but with an unspoken power and fierce intelligence behind it. I wish he hadn't passed away.

[@cosmicviolations-end6820]

You said it perfectly.

[@sisirkattempudi7155]

"Kind, soft, and gentle, but with an unspoken power and fierce intelligence behind it." You put it well and that's exactly how I feel about Harris' portrayal too. He was the perfect Dumbledore. It would have been a treat to watch him portray Dumbledore through out all the movies. What a tragedy! I would have especially like to see that immense power and intelligence coming through a gentle, and stable presence in the battle with Voldemort at MOM. I felt like Michael Gambon's portrayal of that scene was indicating that Dumbledore was struggling to fight off Voldemort. That's not at all the Dumbledore that's portrayed in the books. Sorry, but Harris was just perfect.

[@cameronhodgetts920]

@@sisirkattempudi7155 exactly. The books make it seem that Dumbledore is effortlessly fighting a struggling Voldemort, not the other way around

[@jbreezy101]

Gambon was excellent as dumbledore but harris had the demeanor and especially the voice for it. I agree that I wish he could have finished

[@zyxmyk]

we all miss him but he'd be over ninety now, so some things are inevitable. He had major charisma though, didn't he? (richard harris, I mean).

[@mickyhermit4437]

I would have cried if this was the Dumbledore who fell from the astronomy tower.

[@starbw1]

SAME, isn’t it weird how A LOt changed after the chamber of secrets? like the uniform changed, malfoys hairstyle changed, the castle looked more depressing and u saw different parts of it, do you get what i mean?

[@jbkawaiiholic]

@@starbw1 they changed directors too i think that’s why

[@igor20igor]

Michael Gambon is a good actor, but he made Dumbledore look like he's nervous, that's not Dumbledore. Richard had all the wisdom, THE CALM, the intelligence and, mor than that: he had a kind a power that's not revealed, but you know that's there.

[@user-tk9cb2dl6l]

@@igor20igor I’d say for me Richard Harris was perfect for the first movies when Hogwarts was heaven , no much trouble going , everything almost fun and chill, so the image of a perfect godlike dumbledore suits Harris well. But as serious troubles started to begin , the image of a human , nervous , scared , furious , insecure dumbledore better suits Michael Gambon . Could be only me but Gambon made dumbledore my central character in the last 3 movies

[@janetlieb2507]

@@starbw1 yes!

[@Sizdothyx]

Richard Harris' Dumbledore would have definitely asked Harry if he put his name in the Goblet of Fire calmly.

[@ares1647]

"SIIIIILENCE!"

[@The-bi5ry]

He's one of the main reasons I absolutely love the first two movies regardless of their flaws. The others after that were epic sure,but his acting really made Hogwarts feel like home.

[@non-copyrightedmusic764]

Yess he makes the movie so so well almost comforting

[@janetlieb2507]

Agree!♥️

[@mdaddy775]

Like when he raised his goblet to Harry after he was sorted into Gryffindor - "welcome home"

[@adamtain7627]

Amen

[@adamriggs2698]

The first two had no flaws

[@lewisbgardner4449]

People say he couldn't have brought the darkness that Gambon brought but I beg to differ. He would have been absolutely incredible. RIP a legend

[@AdamBuker]

Just watch Cromwell anyone has doubts.

[@zaryalace7475]

People lack imagination. They think because Gambon could yell that made him a good Dumbledore.

[@Theemptythroneistaken]

Richard Harris had an abundance of darkness in his acting! Even calm he commands respect.

[@MrBlackout85]

You know a man is an amazing actor when he didnt even wanna do a role, yet he pulls it off with such elegance and accuracy. Thank you Sir for the Dumblefore everyone has in their minds reading the books.

[@nicholasbiddle7893]

This man is Dumbledore in real life

[@cindytartt4048]

Except he really wasn’t. A tough hard, man. Recall him saying he didn’t get the hype ….

[@crosswaynyc]

I get depressed thinking of him not being able to finish the Harry Potter film series. He was a brilliant actor.

[@robloxman274abc]

Rip richard harris 1930-2002 He was an amazing actor.

[@janetlieb2507]

♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@harikrishnanv6308]

But he is in all movies how ?

[@900flyingmuffins6]

@@harikrishnanv6308 they replaced him with a new actor after he died

[@robloxman274abc]

@@harikrishnanv6308 he played Dumbledore in the first 2 movies, then he died so they replaced him with Michael Gabon for the rest

[@harikrishnanv6308]

@@robloxman274abc oh thank you.

[@SumofluffyVIDS]

If I could, I'd jump to an alternate universe where Richard Harris hadn't passed, and see how the HP films turned out with him in all of them.

[@janetlieb2507]

Yes I have thought of that. Also! He'd be amazing!!♥️♥️

[@risingsun4]

​@janetlieb2507 Anyone who claims Richard Harris isn't the perfect Dumbledore knows nothing about the franchise

[@robertbrighton9797]

I love the whole story about his granddaughter saying she would never speak to him again if he didn’t play dumbledore lol

[@stevenasidilla4140]

Unspoken hereo she is.

[@19RaxR91]

@@stevenasidilla4140 dont You mean "an entitled brat"? Joking aside, Im not complaining, as Harris was the perfect Dumbledore, and his death was the biggest loss to the movie franchise, imo.

[@robloxman274abc]

Imagine richard harris fighting voldemort

[@harryshuman9637]

It would like the Obi Van vs Darth Vader fight in Episode 4, two barely moving old guys slapping each other with batons.

[@einzelwolf3437]

@@harryshuman9637 The director would actually have to be creative instead of making the garbage scenes he did

[@MrWhatdafuBOOM]

That would actually be pretty cool, like Oogway fighting Tai Lung.

[@nicbentulan]

@@MrWhatdafuBOOM nice analogy. so true! wait so this dumbledore vs voldemort is like shi fu vs tai lung? or not really?

[@tontsar91]

Voldemort would not even stand a chance. Harris' calm demeanor makes him appear so powerful.

[@patriksnellman1550]

Dumbledore talking about Richard Harris

[@janetlieb2507]

Yes!!♥️♥️🙂

[@Megumi_Bandicoot]

Richard Harris didn’t play Dumbledore. He IS Dumbledore.

[@janetlieb2507]

♥️♥️♥️

[@crosswaynyc]

Agreed!

[@Crystal_1992]

Agree he looked like him off screen too

[@NintyGuy999]

The one and only Dumbledore!

[@janetlieb2507]

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@AllOfGrace8265]

he also played oliver cromwell

[@yomommasofatthanoshadtosna3479]

RIP Sir Richard Harris. Thank you for making Dumbledore come to life. He fitted the book description so perfectly, and portrayed the grandpa-like, calm and wise side of dumbledore amazingly. I wish he could have played Dumbledore in the later films as well, but sadly, he passed away before the series were completed. I have a certain sort of love for Richard Harris as Dumbledore, because he resembles my grandfather who passed away recently a lot, both in looks and personality traits.

[@SymphonyBrahms]

He was not Sir Richard Harris. The only time that Sir is properly used is when a person is knighted by the queen. Richard Harris never received a knighthood.

[@Fendibson]

For those who think he was soft like Dumbledore in real life, you should see the videos he does on people he'd fight in the bars when he was younger.

[@prosimian]

He also played a wild west gunslinger in Unforgiven, just ten years prior to Harry Potter

[@-GodIsMyJudge-]

@@prosimian unforgiven is such a great film, probably my favorite of Clint's

[@cindytartt4048]

Part of the hard drinking generation of Albert Finney, Robert Shaw etc.

[@Ammoniumbicarbonat]

@@-GodIsMyJudge- one of the best films ever created

[@kobedunn465]

Best Wizard beard of all time goes to Richard Harris, The three traits of Wisdom is: Age, Experience and a Long Beard

[@Sassywizard]

Better than Gandalf.

[@Azraeel11]

exactly in olden days, longer and well managed beard used to be considered a sign of wisdom, especially if it white hairs or silver however you wanna say it.

[@MerkhVision]

This was great! The lil part about what young Rupert Grint said to him was especially funny

[@jaquan6499]

When I read the books, Richard Harris Dumbledore is the only visual that comes to mind. Like HE IS Dumbledore

[@Scottwilkie18]

You did your granddaughter proud Richard and millions of fans around the world It is a shame we couldn’t see you fully develop the Dumbledore character in the later movies but kudos to Michael Gamblin

[@shermanshecapio3944]

The first actor from the HP family to pass away, breaking the hearts of fans everywhere, was Richard Harris. His untimely passing in 2002 after being diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease meant that he couldn’t reprise his role as the beloved Albus Dumbledore, Headmaster of Hogwarts and mentor to young Harry, in future films. Harris wasn’t just an actor playing a role in the first two Potters - he was Dumbledore, the same way Daniel Radcliffe actualized Harry and Robbie Coltrane embodied Hagrid. His passing led Michael Gambon to replace him in the role, but fans have largely agreed that there was something singularly magical about Harris’s initial portrayal of the character.

[@marquisballard7283]

The best Dumbledore Hands down R.I.P. to the late Richard Harris 🕊 🕊 🕊 🕊 ✝️

[@nssportstv7231]

Michael Gambon has joined him 😢😔

[@mr.dalek2.028]

When I read the book I always see him as Dumbledore

[@vythilingumashven3982]

Wow naturally he is like Dumbledore 😂😂❤️❤️❤️

[@Warzulu77]

When Dumbledore comes to mind, you tend to think of his soft spoken, gentle demeanour over his great power and magic. This is why Richard Harris felt like the true Dumbledore.

[@JerkWarlord]

Harris could've easily done the later books' more serious and scary Dumbledore scenes; He just had little opportunity in the first 2 films because there barely are any. But, as one example; Consider the scene when Quirrell runs in and reports the troll, faints, and the Great Hall devolves into a panic. Harris' Dumbledore BELLOWS the line -- "SILENCE!!!" Harris would've nailed Dumbles through and through, full stop. Gambon is a great actor I'm sure, and as Dumbledore he's fine, but Harris would've been better.

[@mariomario4372]

R.i.p Richard Harris 😭😢😞😿

[@robloxman274abc]

1930-2002

[@janetlieb2507]

♥️♥️♥️🌊

[@moharis567]

I wish he was still alive his personality suits on dumbledore

[@janetlieb2507]

Yes! Forever!♥️♥️♥️

[@crazycatpetera1404]

I love that Richard genuinely loved doing it.. so many of the senior Harry Potter Actors have a snobby, dismissive view on the films - Fiennes, Rickman, Gambon, Smith (who I adore), Thompson, Oldman, Rickman & Margoyles just to name a few. It seems like only Helena, Robbie, Julie & Richard are the only senior, big-name actors that loved doing it.

[@duckyfishes9445]

I wouldn’t say Fiennes, Rickman, Gannon, and the rest of the actors you named have a dismissive view on the film franchise. I think they all enjoyed being on the films or at least enjoyed the aspects on being on the films. It’s just that there are a total of 8 Films of Harry Potter so they all probably got tired of constantly being asked on interviews about Harry Potter throughout the 10 year run of HP, I certainly don’t blame them. Alan Rickman certainly got tired of being asked but from the behind the scenes footage he enjoyed his time being on the HP set, even going so far to stick around on set to watch Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson shoot their scenes.

[@crazycatpetera1404]

@@duckyfishes9445 Fiennes admitted to having a snobby attitude when he was offered it, Gambon didn’t bother reading any of the books and Rickman has made multiple dismissive comments about the franchise. All of the names I listed have made snobby or dismissive comments about it publicly - none of them talk about it fondly. I adore them in it, but it’s still a shame they didn’t love it the same way some of the others did.

[@ManavJith]

I don't care what others say, Richard Harris was a 100 times better Dumbledore than Michael Gambon

[@jaditdragonballz]

the other old man is fine, but this old man made me liked the movie, best acting, loved that iconic hand on top of the other clap. YOU WILL BE MISSED OLD MAN!

[@Laufield]

He’s perfect Dumbledore. I wish he still alive in Harry Potter all films

[@Grizz_Bane44]

To me he will always be my favorite Dumbledore. Me he rest in peace. He was amazing in unforgiven too.

[@LPMAN02]

RIP and long live Richard Harris (October 1, 1930 - October 25, 2002), aged 72 You will always be remembered as a legend.

[@barryryan14]

He is so human and real. He exudes an aura I cant describe but cannot get enough of. RIP to a great man.

[@rodrigomarquez7606]

RIP Richard Harris

[@jwl00066]

well, thank you Ellie (his granddaughter) for making him do it lol

[@dynamitegames]

He’s definitely my preferred dumbledore he had such a commanding presence on screen, RIP

[@raynavillus4927]

Oh Mr Harris... Your Dumbledore is king, the wisdom in his voice, his look, that marvelous beard and the hair to match. It is so perfect, I say is, as I can go back and watch the first two films and appreciate the performance for what it STILL IS, to this day... Nothing but SHEER BRILLIANCE! I am not necessarily a fan either, but the films are so neat. Alas, I have not watchted Prisoner of Azkaban, order of the Phoenix or the Halfblooded Prince, so I have some back logging to do at some point. If Mr Harris was still alive... I would imaging that he would be flabbergasted with the Hogwarts Legacy Shenanigans, but seeing this video, he might have cared less and just say how stupid people are being as he was an oldschool actor, from a different time, a much better time! To end this comment on a more favourable note, the voice he uses is so ancient sounding... Which is perfect! He's kinda like the long lost brother to Gandalf in a way, the older and wiser. Gandalf is more active mind you but still, I see something there. Anyway, hope you're resting in peace Mr Harris, atleast you are free from the insanity of the world at present, and ty for giving so much to the Harry Potter films!}:>]

[@karstenschoenberg9736]

Did you put your name in the goblet of fire Harry" Dumbledore would have said calmly if Richard Harris was playing him

[@j50wells]

Crazy. When I saw Harris get mauled by that bear in Man in the Wilderness, fifty years ago, I never dreamed in a million years he'd play Dumbledore. He was made for the part.

[@murphchris5670]

Tbh Richard Harris understood dumbledore more than Michael Gambon. RIP to both of them ❤

[@SOLO.SHAD0W-HAWK]

perhaps those who are best suited to power are those who have never sought it. Who have leadership thrust upon them, and take up the mantle because they must, and find to their own surprise that they wear it well." Dumbledore.

[@Jack-hb4dm]

I hope he knows that a major part of the movies died with him. Michael Gambon did good, but the feeling that you get when you finally see this quiet, calm, slow moving wise old man suddenly spring into action would’ve been 100 times better if Richard Harris was still in the role. Gambon was too loud, intense, and not calm enough to get the feeling you got from the book. Richard Harris is the greatest casting of a book character that has ever been and ever will be

[@ayer2763]

1:21 "Ron white...Weasley" - not bad mix, sir. :D

[@lefinlay]

Tbf, the entire vibe of Harry Potter changed with Azkaban. Gambon being Dumbledor was just one thing

[@justgermanpleasexcusemywri3618]

1:21 that's so Dumbledore xD

[@concernedspectator]

Thank you Ellie! For giving us the quintessential Dumbledore portrayal

[@not.supermario]

I like Michael Gambon but Richard Harris WAS Dumbledore. He had the exact characterization I envisioned from reading the books.

[@kingkrysen]

I wonder what Richard would think of Micheal Gambon's portrayal of Dumbledore? Would he be proud? Or upset? I'm hoping proud

[@emmad.176]

I think he would be proud but they're very two different energies :)

[@mrandrossguy9871]

Harris is like Santa As Dumbledore And that’s one of the reasons he was the BEST Not that Imposter Drunkard 😅

[@Fnelrbnef]

He did Dumbledore perfectly. Only thing sort of lacking if making a critical judgement was Dumbledore's abundant energy. Harris was more calm.

[@Fnelrbnef]

This is the Dumbledore inside my head.

[@GreatWestern175]

If Disney did a live action version of The Sword in the Stone in the late 90's or very early 2000's Richard Harris would of portrayed Merlin perfectly.

[@StephenLuke]

RIP Richard Harris (1930-2002)

[@joecates3371]

Richard Harris is dumbledore

[@sirenlucy932]

Exactly like I had imagined Dumbledore when I first red the books. Nothing against Gambon but I really wish Harris would have lived long enough to play Dumbledore in all eight movies. Anyway, hadn’t little Ellie stepped in we probably wouldn’t have seen him in Harry Potter at all. Thank youuuuuu 😘

[@AndrewChapman]

Considering how Richard Harris gave a much calmer performance as Dumbledore than Michael Gambon, I actually wonder if he'd still been alive to continue the series, he really would've asked Harry calmly if he put his name into the Goblet of Fire.

[@wakt21]

Richard Harris was the perfect grandfatherly Dumbledore - just how JK Rowling initially described him in the books. Richard Harris was the perfect Hogwarts headmaster who made Harry and his friends feel really welcome there, giving Harry a true home in the process. I never got that warm vibe with Michael Gambon. However, Richard Harris never participated in any serious major duels as Dumbledore in his short but brilliant Harry Potter career. This is what made Michael Gambon the perfect warrior Dumbledore for me. I cannot imagine anyone other than Gambon pulling those off now - his acting was superb in his standoff against Voldemort in the Department of Mysteries, as was his merciful pleas when he drank that awful potion in the horcrux cave. I'm not doubting that Harris could have been an amazing warrior Dumbledore, too, but something about his appearance in the second movie has since convinced me he probably would have been too frail to participate in any major battle scenes. That said, it does leave our imaginations open as to how Harris could have pulled off any major scenes from the third movie onwards. Richard Harris was, as I say, the perfect Dumbledore to make Hogwarts seem like a safe and secure place for us all.

[@Yash-zy2qr]

Richard harris could have fit well with a more book accurate version of the Voldemort fight. In the Book Dumbledore was said to be toying with Voldemort without much effort and Harris would have pulled it off convincingly. This type of fight won't have required much body moments at all.

[@Jo_Wardy]

The problem is they changed the style of harry potter in the third movie. That's why michael gambon looked different and didn't wear the same costume.

[@papabear5080]

He had his costumes specifically made to keep cool. The costumes Richard Harris wore were heavy and warm.

[@wickedwitchoftheeast88]

I did like Michael Gambon's performance he got better with every movie but Richard Harris is my favourite because he played Dumbledore exactly as he was described in the books. When I first saw him appear in Privet Drive in Philosopher's Stone I was mesmorised as a 12 year old because he was exactly as I imagined him to be and to think it may not have happened if Richard's granddaughter hadn't said she'll never speak to him again if he doesn't play Dumbledore!

[@user-1999emperor]

I never really minded Gambon's Dumbledore (except in Goblet of Fire), but Harris is the Dumbledore that I always thought of when reading the books.

[@Kill0rbAg]

It's jarring how much he is actually "playing" Dumbledore. Totally different persona from his real self. Then came Gambon just playing his pompous self with a dialect.... Well that's not entirely fair. In HP3 when he wasn't a fatass yet and they still had written the part for Harris he was alright, the costume was the biggest drawback in that part.

[@MultiEve35]

I think Gambon did a good job in Half Blood Prince

[@Jo_Wardy]

I wished Gambon got to have the same costume as richard did. Same with flitwick.

[@Kill0rbAg]

@@MultiEve35 meh. He was better but far from being good.

[@yasinn9492]

Man, I like Mr. Michael, but for me Mr. Richard was the best Dumbledor.

[@mikeshock2064]

Hate he didn’t get to see how it all turned out! He was the best dumbledore

[@RhysJones1993]

The only question I've had about Richard Harris as Dumbledore is if he would have been able to pull off the more serious side that comes out in Goblet of Fire and the duel with Voldemort in Order of the Phoenix

[@catguy4996]

I think he would've done. I actually can picture it. If Richard Harris were in good health, that is

[@andrewedgar3935]

I love Richard Harris as Dumbledore but Michael Gambon has the energy that I think is necessary for those later films, some of the scenes of Dumbledore fighting Voldemort or the scene with the Inferni I couldn't imagine Harris in, even if he was a couple of years younger and lived past the second film

[@SymphonyBrahms]

I agree.

[@vahset-uldehset754]

Agreed

[@kingkrysen]

Agree even if he didn't pass they would've had to replace him anyway

[@RabiyaRavenclaw]

Actually with the scene with Voldemort, Richard Harris would be the perfect Dumbledore, coz he would have been perfect for that "battle" where he was literally toying and playing with Voldemort. 😂😂. The most powerful wizard of that time causally toying with the most powerful Dark wizard and his right in hand, both at the same time 🤣🤣.The movies changed it to where it looked like Dumbledore was struggling where we was not.

[@uber21]

When Michael Gambon took ever the role why did they completely change Dumbledores look? With the shorter greyer beard and replacing his extravagant and colourful robes with this thin flimsy grey hermit robes? Its like they were TRYING to make him look inferior

[@JG1570]

To give both Richard and Michael their own place as dumbledore in the films. To show that Michael was not replacing Richard. He was finishing the work that Richard had started.

[@masterknife8423]

@@JG1570 Gambon played Dumbledore horribly throughout the rest of the movies. I also don't like his gray robes either

[@foxhoundmgs2344]

Rest in peace Richard Harris.

[@half-bloodprince1394]

This is My Dumbledore. Always, ando his costume it's amazing.Nothing better than the two first films

[@zerogranger]

The one true Dumbledore!!!

[@DarthSpiderMaul]

Who's here after the news about Michael Gambon?

[@burundianfamily2982]

hasn't enough time just wasn't enough time. only if he was born in the 1950's or late 40's MAN! the things this man could do as dumbledore

[@HVLLOWS1999]

He will always be Dumbledore to me he was perfect for the role.

[@cassifer129]

Can’t believe the Lord-Protector of England became a wizard

[@robertdubs9466]

On his deathbed, Richard Harris feared people would only remember him for his portrayal of Prof. Dumbledore in the Harry Potter movies, when he's done so much more in his life.

[@chrisrichardson1091]

0:17 Two Wrongs Don't Make A Right.

[@lorenzo38920]

Wonderful Richard, u r one of the best irish actor of al times.

[@burundianfamily2982]

we all have richard harris' grand daughter to thank for his amazing profformence as dumbledore

[@5423872]

I like Richard harris He is an amazing actor

[@crimsonred4476]

Gambon did a fine performance too but he didnt look as majestic and mighty as Harris's Dumbledore. He wears a much smaller robe and has a much smaller beard. Why did they change all that too :(

[@Da1Dez]

Richard felt so right for Dumbledore.

[@Ryan_hey]

Does anyone know where we can find the remaining footage of this interview? He was clearly about to say something import in the last few seconds, but was cutoff: 2:22

[@MadCaril]

THE only Dumbledore

[@TheFreakonhell]

Every role in the whole eight movies was given just perfect 👌🏽🥰 And yes, they changed Dumbledore in the movies (especially the scene, when he rushed onto Harry in the fourth...), but Michael Gambon was even the perfect replacement for the great Sir Richard Harris!

[@aristoteles6265]

Michael Gambon would have been the perfect fit if he followed the script and character of Dumbledore more precisely.

[@darklordrowan6152]

I would have loved to see how this dumbledore dueled, probably elegant and clean.

[@williamroberts6803]

Absolutely the best. One of my absolute favorites actors. The Count of Monte Christo is number 1 and the Harry Potter is second.

[@brynmatthews4365]

Harry Potter fact: (Ian Mckellen) who played Gandalf in (LOTR) was asked to play Dumbledore after the previous 'Dumbledore' actor (Richard Harris) passed after the second movie RIP. but (Ian Mckellen) refused, because he was a Great friend of (Richard Harris) and didn't want to out of sheer respect to his fellow friend

[@kingkrysen]

Damn that would've been one hell of an awesome replacement smh

[@corruptthecake8247]

Nghe Phúc hát mà nước mắt rơi mãi ....quá nhiều cảm xúc ùa về, quá nhiều kỉ niệm. Cảm ơn Đức Phúc thật nhiều, giọng hát anh ấm tựa nắng mùa Thu vậy.

[@rafecarrino4045]

Such a shame we didn’t get to see what he would do with the character in the later movies.

[@TheAlps36]

I'm sorry if this sounds insensitive but I'm glad Harris decided not to speak in his native Irish accent for the role - it would've been distracting. Am I the only one who thinks this way? I've got nothing against the Irish accent but for some reason it just wouldn't have suited the character

[@94808G]

Gambon lacked the subtle qualities of a wise and experienced wizard. The ability to yell, was certainly a plus to Gambon especially when things got dark. However, the ability to express things like urgency, imminent danger, all while not yelling is the talent Harris would have brought forth to the films. It’s a shame he never got to fulfill it.

[@josephjones633]

When I read LOTR I picture Richard Harris as Gandalf

[@sunshineman5640]

Why would you do that to yourself ?

[@masterknife8423]

This guy is Dumbledore. He was exactly how Dumbledore is throughout all seven books. Just a shame he didn't live long enough to play him

[@xMasterChief117]

we will miss you even you spoke bad about sir ian mckellen

[@sonyeondan8249]

Im binge watching all Harry Potter movies right now and when i started the 3rd movie i knew they changed the actor. So i researched quickly.. so sad to hear the original actor died :(

[@TheREALSimagination]

Richard Harris is my Dumbledore.

[@TheAlmightyBassist]

God almighty his son sounds JUST like him. It’s unbelievable

[@liamholmes9169]

Richard Harris is my favourite dumbledore actor, just him. Dumbledore is headmaster of Harry's school Hogwarts. their private.

[@lyannawinter405]

1:30 😂 not little Rupert Grint telling Richard friggin Harris, he might be a good actor :D