Gary Oldman

Gary Oldman is an English actor and filmmaker known for transformative character roles in film, television, and theatre, including Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour.

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Sid and Nancy: A 1986 biographical film about Sex Pistols bassist Sid Vicious and his relationship with Nancy Spungen. Oldman’s portrayal of Sid Vicious was his breakthrough film role.
Character actor: An actor known for playing varied supporting or distinctive roles rather than a consistent star persona. Oldman’s changing characters make him a prominent example of this acting tradition.
New Cross: A district in southeast London, England. Oldman was born and raised in New Cross.
Luc Besson: A French film director, screenwriter, and producer known for films including Léon: The Professional. Besson directed Oldman as the antagonist in Léon: The Professional.
Academy Award for Best Actor: An annual Academy Award recognizing a leading performance by an actor in a film. Oldman received this award for Darkest Hour in 2018.
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy: A 2011 espionage film adapted from John le Carré’s novel about a British intelligence mole. Oldman plays George Smiley, earning his first Academy Award nomination for the role.
Method acting: An approach to acting that draws on personal experience and psychological preparation to shape a performance. Reports of Oldman’s extensive character preparation often prompt discussion of acting methods.
Rose Bruford College: A performing arts college in Sidcup, southeast London. Oldman studied drama there and graduated in 1979.
Francis Ford Coppola: An American film director, producer, and screenwriter known for The Godfather films and Apocalypse Now. Coppola directed Oldman in Dracula and The Fifth Element.
BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role: A British Academy Film Award honoring a leading actor’s film performance. Oldman won the award for Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.