Gary Oldman

Gary Oldman, a talented English actor known for his expressive style, has had a diverse career spanning film, theater, and television, playing memorable roles such as Sid Vicious, George Smiley, and Winston Churchill, and has also made a mark as a filmmaker, musician, and author. He has played both over-the-top antagonists and heroic characters, with standout performances in the Harry Potter and Dark Knight franchises. Oldman's early acting career was supported by jobs in assembly lines and as a porter in an operating theater. He made his film debut in Remembrance (1982) and gained recognition for his portrayal of Sid Vicious in Sid and Nancy (1986) and Joe Orton in Prick Up Your Ears (1987). He played notable villains in films like JFK (1991), Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992), True Romance (1993), Léon: The Professional (1994), The Fifth Element (1997), and Air Force One (1997). Oldman also portrayed Sirius Black in the Harry Potter film series and Detective James Gordon in Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy. His portrayal of George Smiley in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) earned him his first Academy Award nomination. Oldman has also ventured into writing and directing with his film Nil by Mouth (1997). He has won multiple awards and in 2018, won an Oscar for Best Actor for his performance in Darkest Hour (2017).