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Gary Oldman

Birth Name:
Leonard Gary Oldman
Birth Place:
New Cross, London, England, United Kingdom
Profession
Actor, Producer, Soundtrack, Director, Writer
Gary Oldman

Fast Facts

  • Named the recipient of the Desert Palm Achievement Award the 2018 Palm Springs International Film Festival
  • Received the 2017 Hollywood Career Achievement Award at the Hollywood Film Awards
  • Graduated from the Rose Bruford College of Speech and Drama in 1979 with a degree in acting
  • Started training in acting with the Young People's Theatre
  • Quote: "[On being able to transform into different characters] "I think what it comes down to is that acting is an antidote to self-hatred․""
  • Received recognition following his portrayal as Sid Vicious in 1986's "Sid and Nancy․"
  • After an audition to gain entrance to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, he was told to seriously consider finding a new career other than acting
  • Agreed to star in "The Fifth Element" so director Luc Besson would direct his film "Nil by Mouth․"
  • Was offered the role of General Grievous in "Star Wars: The Revenge of the Sith․"

Awards

  • 1987Evening Standard British Film Award - Most Promising Newcomer:Winner
  • 1988BAFTA Film Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 1988ALFS Award - Actor of the Year:Winner
  • 1991ACCA - Best Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated
  • 1992Chainsaw Award - Best Actor:Winner
  • 1992Independent Spirit Award - Best Male Lead:Nominated
  • 1993Saturn Award - Best Actor:Winner
  • 1993MTV Movie Award - Best Kiss:Nominated
  • 1994ACCA - Best Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated
  • 1994CableACE - Actor in a Dramatic Series:Winner
  • 1996Razzie Award - Worst Screen Couple:Nominated
  • 1997Golden CameraNominated
  • 1997Palme d'OrNominated
  • 1997Channel 4 Director's AwardWinner
  • 1998Alexander Korda Award for Best British FilmWinner
  • 1998BAFTA Film Award - Best Screenplay - Original:Winner
  • 1998Blockbuster Entertainment Award - Favorite Supporting Actor - Action/Adventure:Nominated
  • 1998British Independent Film Award - Best Original Screenplay by a British Writer of a Produced Independent Film:Nominated
  • 1998British Independent Film Award - Best British Director of an Independent Film:Nominated
  • 1998Empire Award - Best Debut:Winner
  • 1998MTV Movie Award - Best Fight:Nominated
  • 1998MTV Movie Award - Best Villain:Nominated
  • 1998OFTA Film Award - Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror Actor:Winner
  • 1999Saturn Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
  • 2001Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated
  • 2001Alan J. Pakula AwardWinner
  • 2001Independent Spirit Award - Best Supporting Male:Nominated
  • 2001Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2003DVDX Award - Best Supporting Actor in a DVD Premiere Movie:Nominated
  • 2005Saturn Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
  • 2008ACCA - Best Cast Ensemble:Winner
  • 2009COFCA Award - Best Ensemble:Winner
  • 2009Critics Choice Award - Best Acting Ensemble:Nominated
  • 2009Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Nominated
  • 2009People's Choice Award - Favorite Cast:Winner
  • 2011British Independent Film Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2011CFCA Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2011DFCC - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2011IGN Award - Best Movie Actor:Nominated
  • 2011PFCS Award - Best Actor in a Leading Role:Nominated
  • 2011SFFCC Award - Best Actor:Winner
  • 2011Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Motion Picture:Nominated
  • 2011SLFCA Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2011VVFP Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2012Felix - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
  • 2012Movies for Grownups Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2012Oscar - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role:Nominated
  • 2012Annie - Voice Acting in a Feature Production:Nominated
  • 2012BAFTA Film Award - Best Leading Actor:Nominated
  • 2012BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film:Winner
  • 2012BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award - Best Male Vocal Performance in a Feature Film:Nominated
  • 2012COFCA Award - Best Ensemble:Winner
  • 2012Dublin Film Critics Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2012Empire Award - Best Actor:Winner
  • 2012European Film Award - European Actor:Nominated
  • 2012Evening Standard British Film Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2012GAFCA Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2012Gold Derby Film Award - Lead Actor:Nominated
  • 2012INOCA - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2012IOFCP Award - Best Actor in a Leading Role:Winner
  • 2012IFTA Award - Best International Actor:Nominated
  • 2012IOMA - Best Actor (Miglior attore protagonista):Nominated
  • 2012ALFS Award - British Actor of the Year:Nominated
  • 2012ALFS Award - Actor of the Year:Nominated
  • 2012NSFC Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2012OFTA Film Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2012OFCS Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2012International Star AwardWinner
  • 2017ACCA - Best Actor in a Leading Role:Nominated
  • 2017BFCC Award - Best Actor:Winner
  • 2017CFCA Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2017CIFCC Award - Best Actor:Winner
  • 2017DFWFCA Award - Best Actor:Winner
  • 2017DFCS Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2017FFCC Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2017Golden Schmoes - Best Actor of the Year:Nominated
  • 2017IGN Award - Best Movie Actor:Winner
  • 2017IFJA Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2017ICP Award - Best Lead Actor:Nominated
  • 2017Sierra Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2017LAOFCS Award - Best Actor:Winner
  • 2017NFCS Award - Best Actor:Winner
  • 2017NYFCO Award - Best Actor:Winner
  • 2017NTFCA Award - Best Actor:Winner
  • 2017OFCS Award - Best Actor:Winner
  • 2017PCC Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2017PFCS Award - Best Actor in a Leading Role:Winner
  • 2017SDFCS Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2017SFFCC Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2017SFCS Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2017SEFCA Award - Best Actor:Winner
  • 2017SLFCA Award - Best Actor:Winner
  • 2017TFCA Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2017VFCC Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2017WAFCA Award - Best Actor:Winner
  • 2017WFCC Award - Best Actor:Winner
  • 2018AACTA International Award - Best Lead Actor:Winner
  • 2018Movies for Grownups Award - Best Actor:Winner
  • 2018Oscar - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role:Winner
  • 2018Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role:Winner
  • 2018EDA Award - Best Actor:Winner
  • 2018AFCA Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2018BAFTA Film Award - Best Leading Actor:Winner
  • 2018Palmarés blogos de oro - Best Lead Actor (Mejor Actor):Nominated
  • 2018COFCA Award - Best Actor:Winner
  • 2018Critics Choice Award - Best Actor:Winner
  • 2018DFCS Award - Best Actor:Winner
  • 2018Dorian Award - Film Performance of the Year - Actor:Nominated
  • 2018Empire Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2018Evening Standard British Film Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2018GAFCA Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2018Gold Derby Film Award - Lead Actor:Nominated
  • 2018Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama:Winner
  • 2018HFCS Award - Best Actor:Winner
  • 2018IFC Award - Best Actor:Winner
  • 2018IFTA Award - Best International Actor:Nominated
  • 2018ALFS Award - Actor of the Year:Nominated
  • 2018ALFS Award - British/Irish Actor of the Year:Nominated
  • 2018NCFCA Award - Best Actor:Winner
  • 2018OFCC Award - Best Actor:Winner
  • 2018OFTA Film Award - Best Actor:Winner
  • 2018Desert Palm Achievement Award - Actor:Winner
  • 2018Modern Master AwardWinner
  • 2018Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Motion Picture:Winner
  • 2019CinEuphoria - Best Actor - International Competition:Nominated
  • 2020ICP Award - Best Performance:Nominated
  • 2021AACTA International Award - Best Lead Actor:Nominated
  • 2021Movies for Grownups Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2021Oscar - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role:Nominated
  • 2021Saturn Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2021Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role:Nominated
  • 2021EDA Special Mention Award - Most Egregious Age Difference Between the Leading Man and the Love Interest:Nominated
  • 2021CinEuphoria - Best Actor - International Competition:Nominated
  • 2021COFCA Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2021Critics Choice Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2021DFWFCA Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2021DFCS Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2021DFCA Award - Best Film Actor:Nominated
  • 2021Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama:Nominated
  • 2021HFCS Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2021Huading Award - Best Global Actor in a Motion Picture:Nominated
  • 2021ICFCA Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2021MCFCA Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2021NDFS Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2021PCC Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2021Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama:Nominated
  • 2021SLFCA Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2021VFCC Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2022HCA Award - Best Actor in a Streaming Series, Drama:Nominated
  • 2023Movies for Grownups Award - Best Actor - Television:Nominated
  • 2023BAFTA TV Award - Leading Actor:Nominated
  • 2023Broadcasting Press Guild Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2024Astra TV Award - Best Actor in a Streaming Drama Series:Nominated
  • 2024Broadcasting Press Guild Award - Best Actor:Winner
  • 2024CinEuphoria - Best Ensemble - International Competition:Nominated
  • 2024Gold Derby TV Award - Drama Actor:Nominated
  • 2024Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Winner
  • 2024Golden Globe - Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series - Drama:Nominated
  • 2024OFTA Television Award - Best Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
  • 2024Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
  • 2024Performance of the Year AwardWinner
  • 2024RTS Television Award - Leading Actor - Male:Nominated
  • 2024Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Series, Drama or Genre:Winner
  • 2025AACTA International Award - Best Actor in a Series:Nominated
  • 2025Movies for Grownups Award - Best Actor - Television:Nominated
  • 2025Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:Nominated
  • 2025Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
  • 2025Astra TV Award - Best Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
  • 2025BAFTA TV Award - Leading Actor:Nominated
  • 2025Golden Globe - Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series - Drama:Nominated
  • 2025National Film Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2025OFTA Television Award - Best Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
  • 2025Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
  • 2025Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Series, Drama or Genre:Nominated
  • 2026AACTA International Award - Best Actor in a Series:Winner
  • 2026Movies for Grownups Award - Best Actor - Television:Nominated
  • 2026Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
  • 2026Golden Globe - Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series - Drama:Nominated
  • 2026National Film Award - Best Actor in a TV Series:Nominated
  • 2026Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
  • 2026Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Series, Drama or Genre:Nominated
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