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
Harris's granddaughter Ella and son Jarred.Ella, 12, who persuaded Harris to play Professor Dumbledore in the Harry Potter film, read a poem at the service written by her grandfather when he was just 12.The service was full of references to the actor's passion for the game of rugby....
had found a new lease of life and a new generation of fans with his role as Professor Albus Dumbledore in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.He took the part after his granddaughter Ella claimed she would never speak to him again if he turned it down.Harris had just completed filmin...