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Brother of Laila Morse.

Considered a career in music.

Has one son, Alfie Oldman, born in 1988, from his first marriage to Lesley Manville.

Dated Isabella Rossellini, met through Immortal Beloved (1994).

Sons, with Donya Fiorentino: Gulliver Flynn Oldman, born 20 August 1997 and Charlie John, born 11 February 1999.

Was arrested for drunk driving in L.A. and released on bail the next morning. His passenger in the car was pal, Kiefer Sutherland. [8 August 1991]

His library includes essays on Bertolt Brecht, poetry by Roger McGough, a biography of Montgomery Clift, The Elizabethan World Picture, all things William Shakespeare and Jane Austen.

Has used a different speaking voice (i.e. accent) in practically every movie he's ever been in.

He and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) co-star Timothy Spall have both played the character of Rosencrantz; Spall in Kenneth Branagh's Hamlet (1996), Oldman in Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (1990).

He was awarded the 1985 London Critics Circle Theatre Award (Drama Theatre Award) for Best Actor for his performance in "The Pope's Wedding".

Has played Lee Harvey Oswald in both JFK (1991) and _"Frontline" (1983) {Who Was Lee Harvey Oswald? (#11.20)}_.

Dated model-actress Ailsa Marshall from 2002-2005.

His film Nil by Mouth (1997) is loosely based upon his own life growing up in London.

Submitted a recorded voice audition for General Grievous in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005). George Lucas later chose the anonymous audition of Matthew Wood for the role instead.

Henry & June (1990) is the only film in which he's been credited as "Maurice Escargot".

Appears in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) with Ralph Fiennes. Both of them have played villains in the Hannibal Lecter series: Fiennes played Francis Dolarhyde in Red Dragon (2002), and Oldman played Mason Verger in Hannibal (2001).

Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (1990) was released on DVD the day after his 47th birthday.

Member of jury at the Cannes Film Festival in 1993.

Graduated from Rose Bruford Drama College 3 year acting course BA-Hons, London, England.

In two movies, his characters have had dynamic relationships with mob bosses named Falcone. In Romeo Is Bleeding (1993), he was working FOR Don Falcone, and in Batman Begins (2005), he was working to bring down Carmine Falcone. In both instances, his character was a cop.

Like Ian McKellen, he has taken on popular characters in screen adaptations of cult favorite fantasy novels and comic books. He appeared as James Gordon in Batman Begins (2005) and The Dark Knight (2008) and as Sirius Black in the middle three Harry Potter films: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005), and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007).

Although he has spent much of his career playing psychotic and sadistic characters, he has recently moved away from that on-screen image by playing more like-able, sympathetic characters like Sirius Black (in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005), and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)) and Jim Gordon (in Batman Begins (2005)).

Actor Ryan Gosling lists Oldman as his favorite actor.

He and his ex-wife, Uma Thurman, have both appeared in Batman films. Thurman played Poison Ivy in Batman & Robin (1997), and Oldman played James Gordon in Batman Begins (2005).

Uncle of Gerry Bromfield and Tracy Bromfield.

His performance as Sid Vicious in Sid and Nancy (1986) is ranked #62 on Premiere Magazine's 100 Greatest Performances of All Time (2006).

Trained at Rose Bruford Drama School Sidcup, Kent. Others who trained there include actors Freddie Jones, Ray Fearon, Tom Baker and Stephen Armourae.

Despite a number of critically acclaimed roles, he has never been nominated for an Academy Award.

Spokesperson for Nokia.

Performed a vocal duet with David Bowie for the song "You've Been Around" on the 1995 album "The Sacred Squall of Now" by longtime Bowie guitarist Reeves Gabrels. He is also featured on the song "Stamford Hill" on the same album.

Has been an inspiration to many actors including up and comers Bo Barrett, Ryan Gosling and Shia LaBeouf .

Is very close to actor and co-star in the Harry Potter franchise Daniel Radcliffe.

His sister Laila Morse plays the character "Big Mo" in the British soap opera "EastEnders" (1985).

Chosen by Empire magazine as one of the 100 Sexiest Stars in film history (#72). [2007].

Harry Potter co-actor Jason Isaacs lists him as one of his favorite actors.

Lives in Los Angeles.

Planet 51 (2009) (filming) (voice)

A Christmas Carol (2009) (post-production) .... Bob Cratchit / Marley / Tiny Tim

Rain Fall (2009) (post-production) .... Holtzer

The Unborn (2009) (post-production) .... Rabbi Sendak

The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon (2008) (VG) (voice) .... Ignitus

The Dark Knight (2008) .... James Gordon

The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night (2007) (VG) (voice) .... Ignitus

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) .... Sirius Black

The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning (2006) (VG) (voice) .... Ignitus

Bosque de sombras (2006) .... Paul

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) .... Sirius Black

Batman Begins (2005) .... Jim Gordon

Who's Kyle? (2004) .... Scouse

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) .... Sirius Black

Dead Fish (2004) .... Lynch

Sin (2003/I) .... Charlie Strom

True Crime: Streets of LA (2003) (VG) (voice) .... Rocky, Agent Masterson

Tiptoes (2003) .... Rolfe

Medal of Honor: Allied Assault - Spearhead (2003) (VG) (voice) .... Sgt. Jack Barnes

Beat the Devil (2002) .... Devil

Interstate 60: Episodes of the Road (2002) .... O.W. Grant

Friends .... Richard Crosby (2 episodes, 2001)

Hannibal (2001) .... Mason Verger

Nobody's Baby (2001) .... Buford Dill

The Contender (2000) .... Shelly Runyon

Jesus (1999) (TV) .... Pontius Pilate

Tracey Takes On... .... Hairdresser (1 episode, 1999)

The Fifth Element (1998) (VG) (voice) .... Jean-Baptiste Emanuel Zorg

Quest for Camelot (1998) (voice) .... Baron Ruber

Lost in Space (1998) .... Spider Smith

Air Force One (1997) .... Ivan Korshunov

The Fifth Element (1997) .... Jean-Baptiste Emanuel Zorg

Basquiat (1996) .... Albert Milo

The Scarlet Letter (1995) .... Rev. Arthur Dimmesdale

Murder in the First (1995) .... Milton Glenn

Immortal Beloved (1994) .... Ludwig van Beethoven

Léon (1994) .... Stansfield

Romeo Is Bleeding (1993) .... Jack

True Romance (1993) .... Drexl Spivey

Fallen Angels .... Pat Keiley (1 episode, 1993)

Dracula (1992) .... Dracula

JFK (1991) .... Lee Harvey Oswald

Heading Home (1991) (TV) .... Ian Tyson

Henry & June (1990) (as Maurice Escargot) .... Pop

State of Grace (1990) .... Jackie Flannery

Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (1990) .... Rosencrantz

Knots Landing .... Don Ross (1 episode, 1989)

Chattahoochee (1989) .... Emmett Foley

We Think the World of You (1988) .... Johnny

Criminal Law (1988) .... Ben Chase

Track 29 (1988) .... Martin

The Firm (1988) (TV) .... Bex Bissell

Prick Up Your Ears (1987) .... Joe Orton

Sid and Nancy (1986) .... Sid Vicious

Honest, Decent & True (1986) (TV) .... Derek Bates

Morgan's Boy (1984) (TV) .... Colin

Dramarama .... Ben (1 episode, 1984)

Meantime (1984) (TV) .... Coxy

Remembrance (1982) .... Daniel

Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA

2005 Nominated Saturn Award Best Supporting Actor for: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)

1999 Nominated Saturn Award Best Supporting Actor for: Lost in Space (1998)

1993 Won Saturn Award Best Actor for: Dracula (1992)

BAFTA Awards

1998 Won Alexander Korda Award for Best British Film for: Nil by Mouth (1997) Shared with: Luc Besson Douglas Urbanski

BAFTA Film Award Best Screenplay - Original for: Nil by Mouth (1997)

1988 Nominated BAFTA Film Award Best Actor for: Prick Up Your Ears (1987)

Blockbuster Entertainment Awards

1998 Nominated Blockbuster Entertainment Award Favorite Supporting Actor - Action/Adventure for: Air Force One (1997)

British Independent Film Awards

1998 Nominated British Independent Film Award Best British Director of an Independent Film for: Nil by Mouth (1997)

Best Original Screenplay by a British Writer of a Produced Independent Film for: Nil by Mouth (1997)

Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards

2001 Won Alan J. Pakula Award for: The Contender (2000) Shared with: Rod Lurie (screenwriter) Joan Allen Jeff Bridges Christian Slater Sam Elliott William Petersen Saul Rubinek Philip Baker Hall Mike Binder Robin Thomas Mariel Hemingway For artistic excellence by illuminating issues of great social and political importance.

Cannes Film Festival

1997 Nominated Golden Palm for: Nil by Mouth (1997)

DVD Exclusive Awards

2003 Nominated DVDX Award Best Supporting Actor in a DVD Premiere Movie for: Interstate 60: Episodes of the Road (2002)

Edinburgh International Film Festival

1997 Won Channel 4 Director's Award for: Nil by Mouth (1997)

Emmy Awards

2001 Nominated Emmy Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for: "Friends" (1994) For playing "Richard Crosby".

Empire Awards, UK

1998 Won Empire Award Best Debut for: Nil by Mouth (1997)

Evening Standard British Film Awards

1987 Won Evening Standard British Film Award Most Promising Newcomer for: Sid and Nancy (1986)

Independent Spirit Awards

2001 Nominated Independent Spirit Award Best Supporting Male for: The Contender (2000)

1992 Nominated Independent Spirit Award Best Male Lead for: Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (1990)

London Critics Circle Film Awards

1988 Won ALFS Award Actor of the Year for: Prick Up Your Ears (1987) Tied with Sean Connery for The Untouchables (1987).

MTV Movie Awards

1998 Nominated MTV Movie Award Best Fight for: Air Force One (1997) Shared with: Harrison Ford

Best Villain for: Air Force One (1997)

1993 Nominated MTV Movie Award Best Kiss for: Dracula (1992) Shared with: Winona Ryder

Razzie Awards

1996 Nominated Razzie Award Worst Screen Couple for: The Scarlet Letter (1995) Shared with: Demi Moore Robert Duvall For Demi Moore and either Robert Duvall or Gary Oldman.

Screen Actors Guild Awards

2001 Nominated Actor Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role for: The Contender (2000)

USA Film Festival

2001 - Master Screen Artist Tribute