Gary Oldman’s Personal Life, Siblings, Parents, Wife, Girlfriend, Kids, Other Family and Dating History

Gary Oldman, an English actor and filmmaker, is known for his versatility and intense acting style. Born in London in 1958, he found solace in the world of theatre, devouring works of Shakespeare and honing his craft on the London stage. His professional life blossomed in the early 80s as he transitioned to film, captivating audiences with his raw energy and chameleon-like ability to transform into any character.

Oldman began acting in theatre in 1979 and made his film debut in 1982. He rose to prominence in British film with his portrayals of Sid Vicious, Joe Orton, and Rosencrantz. He gained recognition for his role in the television film The Firm 1989.

Oldman has portrayed villainous roles in True Romance, Léon: The Professional, The Fifth Element, Air Force One, and The Contender. He has also played franchise roles such as Sirius Black in the Harry Potter series, James “Jim” Gordon in The Dark Knight Trilogy, and Dreyfus in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.

Oldman won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour (2017) and was nominated for his portrayals of George Smiley in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) and Herman J. Mankiewicz in Mank (2020). He also wrote and directed the film Nil by Mouth (1997) and starred in the Apple TV+ series Slow Horses since 2022.

Gary Oldman Parents

He was born to Kathleen and Bertram Oldman. Gary Oldman‘s mother, Kathleen Oldman, was a significant figure in his life, raising him and his sisters with love and resilience. His father, Leonard Bertram Oldman, was a former sailor and welder, but his childhood was not positive. Leonard left the family at age 7 and Gary describes his father as an alcoholic struggling with his demons. Kathleen passed away in 2018.

Gary Oldman Siblings

Oldman has two older sisters, Maureen and Laila. Though they haven’t been in the spotlight much, they remain close to him.

Gary Oldman Children

Gary Oldman has three sons from two previous marriages: Alfie, born in 1989 with actress Lesley Manville, an actor and director, and Matilda and Ozzy, a director, and actor; Gulliver Flynn, born in 1997 with Donya Fiorentino, an aspiring photographer, and defender of his father; and Charlie John Oldman, born in 1999 with Donya Fiorentino, a model and music video star.

Gary Oldman Dating History

Oldman has been married five times, first to actress Lesley Manville (1987-1992), then to Uma Thurman (1990-1992), then to photographer Donya Fiorentino (1997-2001), who had two sons, then to singer and songwriter Gislaine Christie (2003-2015), who had no children together, and now to photographer Gispela Jabes (2017-present).

 

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