Richard Harrisscreen performanceRichard Harris carries Albus Dumbledore across 2 films, giving the character a consistent performer through this screen run.
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FILM POSTER · Harry Potter and the Philosopher's StoneHarry Potter Collection
Albus Dumbledore
Film watch order, starting point, and performer.
Albus Dumbledore runs from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone to Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets with Richard Harris carrying the role across 2 films.
Release-order sequence · 2 films · 2001–2002 · 1 performerSee watch orderWATCH ORDER
Albus Dumbledore movies in release order
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Release-order sequence · 2 films · 2001–2002Main sequence runtime: 5h 13m
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- 01Start hereHarry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
2001 · 2h 32m
Portrayed by Richard Harris · screen performanceMovie guideMoviHero score91/100MUST WATCH - 02
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets2002 · 2h 41m
Portrayed by Richard Harris · screen performanceMovie guideMoviHero score89/100WORTH IT
THE PERFORMANCE
Who plays Albus Dumbledore?
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Richard Harrisscreen performanceWHY THE CHARACTER WORKS
What defines Albus Dumbledore
Richard Harris provides the through-line for Albus Dumbledore from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone through Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Release order is useful here because it lets the character’s screen role build from one film to the next without repeating the same introduction each time.
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