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Gary Leonard Oldman (born 21 March 1958) is an English actor and filmmaker. Known for his versatility and intense acting style, he has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and three British Academy Film Awards.
IMDb provides an extensive overview of Gary Oldman's life and career, from his early stage roles to his recent Oscar-winning performance as Winston Churchill. Browse his photos, videos, credits, trivia, and more on the world's most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content.
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Gary Oldman filmography. Oldman at the 2011 Venice International Film Festival. English actor and filmmaker Gary Oldman made his film debut in the 1982 British ensemble drama Remembrance. He rose to prominence in British film with his portrayals of Sid Vicious in Sid and Nancy (1986), Joe Orton in Prick Up Your Ears (1987) and Rosencrantz in ...
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Gary Leonard Oldman was born on March 21, 1958 in New Cross, London, England, to Kathleen (Cheriton), a homemaker, and Leonard Bertram Oldman, a welder. He won a scholarship to Britain's Rose Bruford Drama College, in Sidcup, Kent, where he received a B.A. in theatre arts in 1979. He subsequently studied with the Greenwich Young People's Theatre an...
His film debut was Remembrance (1982), though his most-memorable early role came when he played Sex Pistol Sid Vicious in the biopic Sid and Nancy (1986) picking up the Evening Standard Film Award as Best Newcomer. He then received a Best Actor nomination from BAFTA for his portrayal of '60s playwright Joe Orton in Prick Up Your Ears (1987).
Oldman played the coveted role of Sirius Black in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), giving him a key part in one of the highest-grossing franchises ever. He reprised that role in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007). Oldman also took on the iconic role of Detective James Gord...
Oldman has three children, Alfie, with first wife, actress Lesley Manville, and Gulliver and Charlie with his third wife, Donya Fiorentino. In 2017, he married writer and art curator Gisele Schmidt.
- March 21, 1958
Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about the life and career of Gary Oldman, an English actor and film director who has starred in such hits as 'Sid and Nancy,' 'JFK,' 'The Dark Knight' and 'Darkest Hour.' Find out his awards, personal life, filmography and more.
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Feb 12, 2018 · A profile of the actor who has played diverse and complex characters in films and theater, from Sid Vicious to Winston Churchill. Learn about his early roles, his Oscar nomination, his roles in "Darkest Hour" and "Darkest Hour 2", and his personal life.
Apr 7, 2024 · Gary Oldman, English film actor known for his chameleonic ability to evince characters ranging from nebbishes to villains. His notable films included Sid and Nancy (1986), Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy (2011), and Darkest Hour (2017). In addition, he had recurring roles in the Batman and Harry Potter series.
