Simplify the following text for a Grade 9 native English-speaking person.
Original: Gambon , along with Robert Stephens , Derek Jacobi and Frank Finlay , was hired as one of the `` to be renowned '' and played any number of small roles , appearing on cast lists as Mike Gambon .
Simplified: Gambon , along with Robert Stephens , Derek Jacobi and Frank Finlay , was hired as one of the â to be renownedâ and played any number of small roles .