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He died. Richard Harris played Dumbledore in the first two Harry Potter movies (Sorcerer's Stone & Chamber of Secrets), but died in 2002, before he could make the third movie (Prisoner of Azkaban). Michael Gambon then inherited the role of Albus Dumbledore for the remaining Harry Potter movies.

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The first Dumbledore was portrayed by Richard Harris. It was Michael Gambon who replaces him.

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Michael Gambon took over the role of Albus Dumbledore after Richard Harris` death.

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McGonagall at first, then Snape when Voldemort gains control of Hogwarts.

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Professor McGonagall replaced Dumbledore for a short time. Then Snape became headmaster with some fellow death eaters taking over as teachers

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Umbridge. She was a... "wonderful" ;) teacher.

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After he escaped, Dolores Umbridge took over as Headmistress.

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Sir Michael Gambon I believe

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Who played the first dumbledor?

Richard Harris, and Michael Gambon replaced him in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban


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