Who is better Gandalf or Dumbledore?

Gandalf is greater than Dumbledore, although (or perhaps because) he had less power. He rallied all the free peoples of Middle-Earth to the cause, gave them heart, and sacrificed himself to save his friends and the quest in Moria. He worked tirelessly for centuries.

Who would win Dumbledore or Gandalf?

In his prime, Dumbledore truly had no equal who could best him in a one-on-one wizarding duel. Even though he might seem like an old man, his wizarding power is on a completely different level. Gandalf is probably the most powerful opponent he'd ever face, but Dumbledore wouldn't go down without a fight.

Is Gandalf a Dumbledore?

Sir Ian McKellen reveals why he turned down playing Dumbledore in Harry Potter. Few wizards are as beloved as Gandalf the Grey from Lord of the Rings or Professor Dumbledore from the Harry Potter movies, and it turns out that Sir Ian McKellen almost played both.

Who would win Voldemort or Gandalf?

If you look at things far more powerful than Voldemort could ever claim to be, Gandalf killed the Balrog of Moria which is essentially a giant fiery demon way more powerful than any wizard from Harry Potter. Gandalf is also immortal.

Did Gandalf inspired Dumbledore?

Gandalf was patterned after Odin from Norse Mythology. When you consider the idea that Dumbledore is patterned after Odin, then the connection breaks down. It is possible to say that Gandalf inspired Rowling in making Dumbledore.

Dumbledore Versus Gandalf

Did J.K. Rowling copy LOTR?

The quick answer: no, author J.K. Rowling definitely did not copy The Lord of the Rings. The separate works pull from European and Norse mythology, and therefore can sometimes overlap in their story.

Who played Dumbledore better?

This is what I tell people all the time. But then they go and say "No you have to pick the better one!". Both actors did great as Dumbledore in their respective movies. Richard Harris fit the character much better, but he didn't have the energy to pull of Dumbledore from the later books.

Which is better LOTR or Harry Potter?

That really depends on what you value more in your fantasy novels. Harry Potter has much more rounded and relatable characters and (I would argue) better storytelling than LOTR, but LOTR is way better at world-building and lore. The Harry Potter series does character development beautifully.

Who is more powerful Dr Strange or Voldemort?

Doctor Strange is what's called The Sorcerer Surpreme, meaning he is the most powerful magic user on Earth. Doctor Strange defeated and outsmarted many beings far more powerful and smarter than Voldemort, to the point where Voldemort is just fodder Strange wouldn't take seriously.

Who was more powerful Grindelwald or Voldemort?

Not only is Grindelwald more powerful than Voldemort, but he's also a more compelling villain, which is why audiences will be seeing more of him in Fantastic Beasts 3.

Why Dumbledore is the best wizard?

Beyond his many impressive titles and positions of power, Dumbledore exhibited absolutely extraordinary abilities on several occasions. He was a master of all major disciplines of magic—even non-verbal and wandless. He improved upon and even invented his own spells and magical devices.

Which sold more Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings?

They have a long way to go to beat the 8-film adaption of the 7-book Harry Potter series, which has earned $7.7 billion. The Lord of the Rings films have earned $2.91 billion in ticket sales so far, ranking the series ninth among franchises.

How old is Gandalf?

The closest approximation of Gandalf's physical age is 24,000 years old, according to Gandalf himself. Yet, various dates of key events in other Tolkien texts show that Gandalf has actually only walked in his physical form for just over two thousand years.

Is Gandalf the strongest wizard?

From putting Saruman in his place to playing the part of the guiding hand in the war against Sauron, Gandalf the White ends up proving to be the most powerful wizard in all of Middle-earth history.

Who is most powerful wizards in Harry Potter?

Who is the most powerful of Middle-Earth?

God is the most powerful entity in Tolkien's Lord of the Rings universe. The Elvish name for him is actually Eru Ilúvatar, meaning “the one, father of all.” So the question becomes: Who is the second-most powerful being?

Who is stronger Loki or Dr Strange?

Loki has proven himself to be much stronger than Doctor Strange physically. He can take a greater beating and anyone that can hit Thor and almost beat him is pretty strong, way stronger than an ex-physician magician.

Who is more powerful Dumbledore or Grindelwald?

Dumbledore's magical skills were so great he was able to defeat legendary Dark Wizard Gellert Grindelwald, despite the latter possessing the supposedly unbeatable Elder Wand.

Can Dumbledore beat Dr Strange?

Strange might not even have to kill Dumbledore to win, as Doctor Strange has shown he's capable of casting spells to make an opponent relive their worst moments. As this experience has been shown to seriously debilitate Dumbledore, Strange appears to have a clear advantage, showing he truly is the Sorcerer Supreme.

Is The Hobbit better than Lord of the Rings?

Tolkien, when he wrote The Hobbit, created a legendarium so massive that it would take hundreds of books to really deconstruct. Hundreds of books have been written about Lord of the Rings and its deeper, more philosophical meaning, or in the context of the First and Second World Wars. But, The Hobbit is a better book.

What is more popular Star Wars or Lord of the Rings?

They're two of the biggest movie franchises ever, but Lord of the Rings is now more popular than Star Wars.

Which is better Harry Potter or Avengers?

Originally Answered: Which is better, Harry Potter or Avengers? Avengers because Harry Potter only has book canon and movie canon whereas the Avengers has comic book canon, movie canon, various TV show canons, and various animated movie canons. If you don't like one canon, pick another and move on.

Is Gandalf Dumbledore same actor?

It's one of the premier pop culture debates of our time: Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter, or more specifically, Gandalf vs. Dumbledore. The two wizards, portrayed by Ian McKellen and Richard Harris/Michael Gambon, respectively, are iconic characters in two of the biggest franchises of the 21st century.

Who was first Dumbledore?

Sir Richard St John Harris (1 October, 1930 – 25 October, 2002) was an Irish actor and singer, who portrayed Albus Dumbledore, Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, in the first two film adaptations of the Harry Potter books.

Who put Harry's name in the Goblet of Fire?

While staff and fellow students believed that Harry may have put his own name in the Goblet of Fire, it was actually Barty disguised as Professor Moody. Barty used a powerful Confundus Charm to confuse the Goblet of Fire so that it would select Harry's name as the fourth contestant from an unspecified school.