Gary Oldman

Career

Career

In 1982In 1982, he made his film debut in ‘Remembrance’, a film by Colin Gregg. The next year, he landed a role in ‘Meantime’. He then went on to star in ‘Saved’, which proved to be a major breakthrough for the actor.

In 1987In 1987, he received a prestigious BAFTA nomination for his role as Joe Orton in ‘Pick Up Your Ears’. The same year, he was seen in the plays, ‘Serious Money’ and ‘The Country Wife’.

In 1988In 1988, he starred in ‘We Think the World of You’ opposite Alan Bates. He also starred in ‘Chattahoochee’ the following year, opposite Dennis Hopper and ‘Frances McDormand. The same year, he starred in the British drama, ‘The Firm’, which is rated as one of his best performances till date.

In the 1990sIn the 1990s, he moved to the United States and starred in movies like ‘State of Grace’, ‘JFK’, ‘Bram Stoker’s Dracula’ and ‘True Romance’. Oldman soon became a popular actor and portrayer of anti-heroes and negative characters in films.‘True Romance’. Oldman soon became a popular actor and portrayer of anti-heroes and negative characters in films.

From 1995 to 1999From 1995 to 1999, he starred in ‘Murder in the First’, ‘The Fifth Element’, ‘Lost in Space’, ‘Air Force One’ and ‘Jesus’.

In 2005In 2005, he was seen as ‘James Gordon’ in Christopher Nolan’s, ‘Batman Begins’. He reprised the role for ‘The Dark Knight’, three years later.

From 2009 to 2011From 2009 to 2011, he was seen in ‘A Christmas Carol’, ‘The Unborn’, ‘The Book of Eli’ and Catherine Hardwicke’s ‘Red Riding Hood’.

In 2012n 2012, Gary Oldman was seen once again in ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ as ‘James Gordon and also appeared as a mobster in the film, ‘Lawless’.

In 2014,In 2014, he starred in the remake of ‘RoboCop’ and in ‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’.

In 2020,In 2020, Gary Oldman portrayed nHerman J. Mankiewicz in Mank. The role fetched him several nominations, including the Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role.

In 2020, Gary Oldman portrayed�Hermanportrayed nHerman J. Mankiewicz in Mank.�TheMank. The role fetched him several nominations, including the Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role.

Career

He became a hit with the audiences in Glasgow during the 1980s. He was seen in plays like ‘Massacre at Paris’, ‘Desperado Corner’, ‘A Waste of Time’ and ‘Chincilla’.

In 1982, he made his film debut in ‘Remembrance’, a film by Colin Gregg. The next year, he landed a role in ‘Meantime’. He then went on to star in ‘Saved’, which proved to be a major breakthrough for the actor.

He was cast in the lead role of ‘Scopey’ in the play ‘The Pope’s Wedding’ in 1984. He won two of British theatre's top honours: the Time Out Fringe Award for Best Newcomer, and the Drama Theatre Award for Best Actor, for his brilliant performance. From 1985 to 1986, he became a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company.

In 1987, he received a prestigious BAFTA nomination for his role as Joe Orton in ‘Pick Up Your Ears’. The same year, he was seen in the plays, ‘Serious Money’ and ‘The Country Wife’.

In 1988, he starred in ‘We Think the World of You’ opposite Alan Bates. He also starred in ‘Chattahoochee’ the following year, opposite Dennis Hopper and ‘Frances McDormand. The same year, he starred in the British drama, ‘The Firm’, which is rated as one of his best performances till date.

In the 1990s, he moved to the United States and starred in movies like ‘State of Grace’, ‘JFK’, ‘Bram Stoker’s Dracula’ and ‘True Romance’. Oldman soon became a popular actor and portrayer of anti-heroes and negative characters in films.

From 1995 to 1999, he starred in ‘Murder in the First’, ‘The Fifth Element’, ‘Lost in Space’, ‘Air Force One’ and ‘Jesus’.

In the new millennium, he appeared as ‘Sheldon Runyon’, a Republican congressman in the film, ‘The Contender’, which was released in 2000.

The following year, he starred opposite his ‘Dracula’ co-star, Anthony Hopkins in ‘Hannibal’, portraying the character of the only living victim of Hannibal Lecter. The same year, he made two guest appearances on the hit American series, ‘Friends’.

Following his appearance on ‘Friends’, his career slumped drastically between the first half of the new millennium. He appeared in a few forgettable films including ‘Tiptoes’ and ‘Sin’.

He returned to playing Sirius Black, Harry Potter’s ‘godfather in the ‘Harry Potter’ film series. Radcliffe and Oldman reportedly became very close to each other during the shooting of the film, in 2004.

In 2005, he was seen as ‘James Gordon’ in Christopher Nolan’s, ‘Batman Begins’. He reprised the role for ‘The Dark Knight’, three years later.

From 2009 to 2011, he was seen in ‘A Christmas Carol’, ‘The Unborn’, ‘The Book of Eli’ and Catherine Hardwicke’s ‘Red Riding Hood’.

In 2012, Gary Oldman was seen once again in ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ as ‘James Gordon and also appeared as a mobster in the film, ‘Lawless’.

In 2014, he starred in the remake of ‘RoboCop’ and in ‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’.

In 2020, Gary Oldman portrayed�Herman J. Mankiewicz in Mank.�The role fetched him several nominations, including the Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role.

Who is Gary Oldman?

Who is Gary Oldman?

Who is Gary Oldman?

Gary Oldman is one of the most successful English actors, filmmakers, and musicians. Not only has he carved a niche for himself in Hollywood as one of the most versatile actors, but he has also built a cult following for his dapper good looks and his talent. Throughout his film career, he has worked together with a number of top Hollywood filmmakers such as, Christopher Nolan, Francis Ford Coppola, Ridley Scott and Quentin Tarantino, to name a few. He is best known for his roles in films like Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’, ‘Air Force One’, ‘State of Grace’, ‘Meantime’, ‘Lawless’, the ‘Harry Potter’ series and the ‘Batman’ trilogy. A trained actor, he is a ‘Royal Court Theatre’ alumnus and has also worked with the ‘Royal Shakespeare Company’. He has been lauded for his conventional acting style and multiplicity, and has been hailed by prominent film critics as one of Hollywood’s greatest actors.