Gary Leonard Oldman (b.1958) is an English actor and filmmaker, celebrated for his versatility, intense performances, and transformative roles. His career spans theater, film, and television, earning an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and three BAFTA Awards.
Born in New Cross, London, Oldman trained at Rose Bruford College, making his film début in Remembrance (1982.) He gained recognition with Sid and Nancy (1986,) Prick Up Your Ears (1987,) and JFK (1991.) His portrayal of Count Dracula in Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992) cemented his status as a leading actor.
His career includes villainous roles in True Romance (1993,) Léon: The Professional (1994,) and The Fifth Element (1997.) He later played Sirius Black in the Harry Potter series (2004–11) and Commissioner Gordon in The Dark Knight Trilogy (2005–12.) His portrayal of Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour (2017) earned him an Academy Award for Best Actor.
His biography, Winston Hayes’s Gary Oldman: Gary Oldman’s Biography and His Transformative Magic in Film (2023,) explores his career and techniques. William C. Watt’s Gary Oldman Biography: The Versatile Talent of a Hollywood Chameleon (2024) examines his evolution as an actor.
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We’re given a code to live our lives by. We don’t always follow it, but it’s still there.
—Gary Oldman
Topics: Ethics
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