Gary Oldmann is an actor who managed to conquer Hollywood with his masterful acting. Became popular after the release of the films "Sid and Nancy", "Perk up your ears." His work was highly praised by critics who named him the best young actor of the day. The actor's name is closely related to Commissioner Gordon, who appeared in the film about the exploits of Batman. No less memorable was the image of Sirius Black from the next film about the adventures of Harry Potter.
According to numerous fans, Gary Oldmann is best at playing the roles of villains, crooks and rogues. Playing such characters, he appeared in such films as "Leon", "Dracula" and "Spy, Get Out." All of these films were highly acclaimed by film critics. And the play of the actor himself did not cause any complaints.
short biography
A talented man was born in March 1958. Parents had nothing to do with either cinema or the creative field. Mom didn't work. She ran the house and was involved in raising children, of whom there were three (Harry and two girls). My father worked as a welder.
The family lived practically in poverty. There was simply not enough money for toys for children, as well as for other children's joys. The financial condition worsened even more after the departure of his father. At that time, the future actor was 7 years old. At first, dad visited them. Later, however, children completely ceased to interest him. He started drinking. Gary learned about the death of his father only a few years later.
Performances in the youth theater helped to cope with the numerous problems in the Gary family. He began to attend it after the age of 14. He coped with all the roles perfectly. However, he did not even think about a career in cinema.
At school, Gary Oldmann did not finish his studies. He left her at the age of 16. Immediately after that I got a job. At first he traded in sports equipment. I spent my free time reading and playing the guitar. In 1975, a turning point came in Gary Oldmann's biography. He watched the films "Crazy Moon" and "If …". They made such a strong impression on the guy that he wanted to become an actor.
Acting training
Gary Oldmann decided to get his education at the Royal Academy. However, he did not manage to impress the examiners with his acting. One of the teachers directly told the novice actor that it is better to choose another profession, because nothing shines for the guy in the cinema. But Gary didn't even think to listen to his words. After a while, he nevertheless entered the Rose Bruford institution.
After graduating from college, he got a job at a London theater, with which he managed to travel throughout Europe. For his masterful performance on the stage, he received prestigious awards several times.
Success in cinema
Gary Oldman made his feature film debut in 1982. He was invited to star in the movie "Memory". However, she did not become successful for a novice actor. But his next work immediately attracted attention from critics and eminent directors. We are talking about the film project "Sid and Nancy". Gary has received several awards for his masterful performance of the title character.
No less successful for the talented guy was the film project "Perk up your ears." This movie made Gary a famous and popular actor. He began to be invited to lead roles in cult projects. Gary Oldman appeared in such films as "Dracula" and "Crime", after which he entered the list of the most in-demand artists in Hollywood.
Gary Oldmann, having become a famous actor, continued to work actively. Projects with his participation instantly became successful. Of the most successful films, one should single out "The Fifth Element", "Leon", "Harry Potter", "The Dark Knight", "The Book of Eli", "Spy, Get Out", "Paranoia", "Robocop", "Outlaw", " The killer's bodyguard. "Gary is not going to stop there. He continues to work actively on the set.
Peer assessment
The stars who have worked with Gary on the same set say that he is "the actor of all actors." The famous man has a talent for reincarnation. He endows all his characters with special features, makes them unique. All this leads to the fact that even the villains performed by Gary are beginning to sympathize with moviegoers.
Gary Oldmann also succeeds in the minor characters. He often overshadowed the leading characters with his masterful play. There are unsuccessful projects in the filmography of Gary Oldmann. But the acting of the actor himself was always highly appreciated.
Off-set success
How does an actor live when you don't have to constantly give all the best on the set? Everything is fine in Gary Oldman's personal life, despite the fact that he married 4 times. The first wife was Leslie Manville. The wedding took place in 1987. But after three years, the relationship fell apart. The culprit was Uma Thurman, Gary's second wife. The relationship with the actress lasted even less - two years. The reason was Gary's alcoholism.
The third wife is Dona Fiorentino. The wedding took place 5 years after the divorce from Uma Thurman. Dona gave birth to two boys. By the way, in total Gary Oldmann has 4 children, and all sons. The actor announced the divorce in 2001. The reason for this was again Gary's addiction to drugs and alcohol.
The fourth wife of the popular actor was Alexandra Edenborough. The wedding took place in 2008. They lived together until 2015, after which a decision was made to divorce. After a while, Garry secretly married a writer named Giselle Schmidt. Only the closest people were present at the wedding ceremony.
