Gary Oldman

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Full Name
Gary Leonard Oldman
Born
March 21st, 1958
Height
5ft 9in
Hometown
New Cross, London, England
Net Worth
Estimated $40 million
Partner
Gisele Schmidt
Family
Gary Oldman was born to Leonard Bertram Oldman, a welder and former sailor, and Kathleen Oldman in London. His father left the family when Oldman was young, and he was raised primarily by his mother alongside his older sister, Maureen Oldman. Oldman has been married five times and has three sons: Alfie Oldman, Gulliver Oldman and Charlie Oldman.
Top Movies
'Darkest Hour', 'Léon: The Professional', 'Dracula', 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy', 'The Dark Knight'
Top Shows
'Slow Horses', 'Friends', 'Fallen Angels'
Awards
Bafta Award for 'Best Actor in a Leading Role', Academy Award for 'Best Actor', Golden Globe Award for 'Best Actor - Motion Picture Drama', Screen Actors Guild Award for 'Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role'
Fun Facts
Gary Oldman originally aspired to become a musician before pursuing acting after seeing Malcolm McDowell in 'The Raging Moon'. ### He has portrayed both historical figures and iconic fictional villains, including Winston Churchill, Lee Harvey Oswald, Count Dracula and Sirius Black. ### Oldman was appointed a knight in the 2025 King's Birthday Honours for services to drama.
Related Actors
Tim Roth, Daniel Day-Lewis, Colin Firth, Ralph Fiennes, Anthony Hopkins

Gary Oldman is an English actor and filmmaker widely regarded as one of the greatest performers of his generation. Renowned for his versatility and transformative approach to acting, Oldman has portrayed a diverse range of historical figures, villains and fictional characters across film, television and theatre.

After emerging as a leading figure in British cinema during the 1980s, he achieved international recognition through roles in films such as ‘Dracula’, ‘Léon: The Professional’, ‘The Fifth Element’, the ‘Harry Potter’ series and Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Dark Knight’ trilogy. In 2018, Oldman won the Academy Award for ‘Best Actor’ for his portrayal of Winston Churchill in ‘Darkest Hour’. His career has been defined by critical acclaim, longevity and an extraordinary ability to disappear into each role.

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Gary Oldman is an English actor and filmmaker best known for his transformative performances in films including 'Darkest Hour', 'Léon: The Professional', 'Dracula' and the 'Harry Potter' series. What award did Gary Oldman win for 'Darkest Hour'? => Gary Oldman won the Academy Award for 'Best Actor', the Bafta Award for 'Best Actor in a Leading Role' and the Golden Globe Award for 'Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama' for portraying Winston Churchill in 'Darkest Hour'. What TV show is Gary Oldman in? => Gary Oldman stars as Jackson Lamb in the acclaimed Apple TV+ spy drama 'Slow Horses'.
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