Gary Oldman Quotes

A collection of quotes by Gary Oldman.

Gary Oldman is an English actor, filmmaker, and musician, born on March 21, 1958, in London, England. With a career spanning over four decades, Oldman is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of his generation.

After beginning his acting career on stage, Oldman gained prominence in the film industry during the 1980s and 1990s with remarkable performances in movies such as "Sid and Nancy" (1986), "Prick Up Your Ears" (1987), and "JFK" (1991). However, it was his portrayal of the villainous Count Dracula in Francis Ford Coppola's "Bram Stoker's Dracula" (1992) that earned Oldman critical acclaim and international recognition.

Throughout his career, Oldman has showcased his versatility by embodying a wide range of characters. He has successfully portrayed icons like Ludwig van Beethoven in "Immortal Beloved" (1994), Lee Harvey Oswald in "JFK" (1991), and Winston Churchill in "Darkest Hour" (2017), for which he won an Academy Award for Best Actor.

Aside from his acting achievements, Oldman has also directed and produced films, displaying his talent behind the camera. His directorial debut came in 1997 with the crime drama "Nil by Mouth," a semi-autobiographical film that drew critical praise and earned him the BAFTA Award for Best British Film.

Gary Oldman's remarkable performances, combined with his dedication and versatility, have solidified his status as a highly respected actor in both film and theater. He continues to captivate audiences worldwide with his extraordinary talent.

I don't think Hollywood knows what to do with me. I would im

I don't think Hollywood knows what to do with me. I would imagine that when it comes to romantic comedies, my name would be pretty low down on the list.

And of course I've got kids of my own now, and they love me

And of course I've got kids of my own now, and they love me being in the Harry Potter films. I'm now part of a phenomenon. You become incredibly cool to your kids, and you get a young fan base. So you became the cool dad at school. You're suddenly hip.

It's funny: I'm a lifelong musician, but because I principal

It's funny: I'm a lifelong musician, but because I principally play the piano it's been a solitary thing.

My big love was the Beatles. I was more into music.

My big love was the Beatles. I was more into music.

Music Love

I'm not the best audience for that because I'm not a great s

I'm not the best audience for that because I'm not a great science-fiction fan. I just never got off on space ships and space costumes, things like that.

Science

'Nil By Mouth' was a bit autobiographical, but as I always p

'Nil By Mouth' was a bit autobiographical, but as I always pointed out at the time, that's not my dad.

Dad

Rather like Batman, I embody the themes of the movie which a

Rather like Batman, I embody the themes of the movie which are the values of family, courage and compassion and a sense of right and wrong, good and bad and justice.

Courage

My passion and energy get mistaken for anger.

My passion and energy get mistaken for anger.

Anger

Speaking very generally, I find that women are spiritually,

Speaking very generally, I find that women are spiritually, emotionally, and often physically stronger than men.

Men

How many movies do you see when you can say this director re

How many movies do you see when you can say this director really knew what film he wanted to make? I can count them on the fingers of one hand.

Movies

We're given a code to live our lives by. We don't always fol

We're given a code to live our lives by. We don't always follow it, but it's still there.

Ethics

I drank for about 25 years getting over the loss of my fathe

I drank for about 25 years getting over the loss of my father and I took the anger out on myself. I did a good job at beating myself up at sometimes. I don't drink anymore but my alcoholic head occasionally says different. 'Nil By Mouth' was a love letter to my father because I needed to resolve some issues in order to be able to forgive him.

Anger

So Harry Potter came in and it is nice that I have kids of t

So Harry Potter came in and it is nice that I have kids of the right age. I took them to London and they walked around the set and met Harry Potter and that is thrilling.

Age

My favorite meal would have to be good old-fashioned eggs, o

My favorite meal would have to be good old-fashioned eggs, over easy, with bacon. Many others, but you can't beat that on a Sunday morning, especially with a cup of tea.

Morning

What other people think of me is none of my business.

What other people think of me is none of my business.

Business

I don't go to premieres. I don't go to parties. I don't cove

I don't go to premieres. I don't go to parties. I don't covet the Oscar. I don't want any of that. I don't go out. I just have dinner at home every night with my kids. Being famous, that's a whole other career. And I haven't got any energy for it.

Famous

Growing up in a particular neighborhood, growing up in a wor

Growing up in a particular neighborhood, growing up in a working-class family, not having much money, all of those things fire you and can give you an edge, can give you an anger.

Anger

Interesting things come your way but as you get older, your

Interesting things come your way but as you get older, your lifestyle changes. I don't want to travel I don't want to be in a hotel room away from my family.

Family

Change is vital to any actor. If you keep playing lead after

Change is vital to any actor. If you keep playing lead after lead, you're really gonna dry up. Because all those vehicles wean you away from the truths of human behaviour.

Change

Well, I needed the work - that's the honest answer. I haven'

Well, I needed the work - that's the honest answer. I haven't worked for a while, a couple of years. So I thought it would be nice to get back to work and earn some money.

Money