Gary Oldman thanks Winston Churchill for Oscar

Gary Oldman thanks Winston Churchill for Oscar - Gary Oldman is one of the most versatile actors in Hollywood, known for his expressive style. He has been acting since the late 1970s and just took home the Best Actor prize at the Academy Awards for his portrayal of Winston Churchill in 'Darkest Hour.' Take a look at the life and career of Gary Oldman.

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Oscar glory - Oldman won his first Oscar last night, and paid tribute to his wife and Winston Churchill, among others. He played the former British prime minister in the movie 'Darkest Hour'.

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Childhood - His full name is Leonard Gary Oldman. He was born in London in 1958.

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Previous Oscar nomination - Oldman was nominated for the Oscar for Best Actor in 2012 for his role in the movie ’Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy'. But Jean Dujardin won the award.

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Talented duo - Frances McDormand and Gary Oldman both took home Oscars this year. The pair worked together on 1989's 'Chattahoochee.'

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Unrecognizable - In 'True Romance' Oldman displayed his chameleon-like talent with this transformation.

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Golden Globe - Oldman also recently received the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Drama Film for 'Darkest Hour.'

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Distinction - Despite having previously spoken out against the Golden Globes, Oldman gratefully accepted his award this year and gave a humble speech.

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'Romeo is Bleeding' - He played a corrupt cop in 1993 crime thriller 'Romeo is Bleeding.'

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Harry Potter - Oldman had the chance to show off his versatility once more as Sirius Black in 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.'

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Awards - At the Critics' Choice Awards the actor beat out the competition to take home the award for Best Actor, which was presented to him by Elisabeth Moss.

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Iconic - His portrayal of Ludwig Van Beethoven in 'Immortal Beloved' was widely praised by critics.

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Made for big roles - In the political drama 'The Contender,' he showed off his versatility once again.

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New generation - He starred alongside Liam Hemsworth in 'Paranoia,' the cast of which also featured Harrison Ford.

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Icons - Oldman has played some big roles, including Dracula, Beethoven, and Lee Harvey Oswald.

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Remake - Oldman also starred in the 2014 remake of 'RoboCop.'

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Comedy - He appeared in the comedy 'The Hitman's Bodyguard,' which also starred Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson.

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Dream team - With his 'Basquiat' co-stars Jeffrey Wright, David Bowie, and Dennis Hopper.

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Futuristic - In 'The Fifth Element' he had the chance to display his range as the villain of this futuristic sci-fi action movie.

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Unlucky in love - Oldman has been married four times, to actresses Leslie Manville and Uma Thurman, model Donya Fiorentino, and later to Alexandra Edenborough.

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Always winning - Oldman has done well this awards season, also winning the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role

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Controversy - He has endured several controversies in his personal life. In 1991 he was accused of driving under the influence of alcohol after a night of partying with Kiefer Sutherland.

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'Get off my plane' - The English actor starred alongside Harrison Ford in 'Air Force One,' where he played the antagonist.

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Vicious - In 1986, he played iconic Sex Pistols bassist Sid Vicious in 'Sid and Nancy.' The film and Oldman's performance received a lot of praise.

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'The Dark Knight' - Oldman played the iconic role of Commissioner Gordon in the 'Dark Knight' trilogy, which featured a heavyweight cast.

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Gary Oldman thanks Winston Churchill for Oscar

The 59-year-old actor won his first Oscar last night and paid tribute to the former British prime minister

05/03/18 | StarsInsider

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Gary Oldman is one of the most versatile actors in Hollywood, known for his expressive style. He has been acting since the late 1970s and just took home the Best Actor prize at the Academy Awards for his portrayal of Winston Churchill in 'Darkest Hour.' Take a look at the life and career of Gary Oldman.