CHATTAHOOCHEE, Dennis Hopper, Gary Oldman, 1989, (c) Hemdale THE FIFTH ELEMENT, Milla Jovovich, Bruce Willis, Gary Oldman, 1997, ©Columbia Pictures CRIMINAL LAW, Gary Oldman, 1989 ©Hemdale Film Corp. Sid & Nancy Photos Gary Oldman STATE OF GRACE, Sean Penn, Gary Oldman, Ed Harris, 1990, (c) Orion THE DARK KNIGHT RISES, from left: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Gary Oldman, 2012. Though virtually unrecognized by awards until 2010's 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy,' Oldman nonetheless remained an actor held in high esteem among critics, audiences and fellow actors, thanks to scores of acclaimed roles under his belt. While sometimes associated with small films, Oldman excelled in blockbusters, playing the mysterious Sirius Black in 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban' (2004) and several sequels, and Lieutenant Gordon in Christopher Nolan's 'Batman Begins' (2005) and 'The Dark Knight' (2008). In the new millennium, he was conservative senator who vigorously challenged the appointment of the first woman to the vice presidency in 'The Contender' (2000) and was virtually unrecognizable as the mangled Mason Verger in 'Hannibal' (2001).

Oldman added to his vast array of characters by playing the famous Count in 'Bram Stoker's Dracula' (1992), a dreadlocked drug dealer in 'True Romance' (1993), Ludwig von Beethoven in 'Immortal Beloved' (1994) and a terrorist leader in 'Air Force One' (1997). Following acclaimed turns as playwright Joe Orton in 'Prick Up Your Ears' (1987) and a slick attorney in 'Criminal Law' (1989), the actor was eerily indistinguishable as Lee Harvey Oswald in Oliver Stone's conspiracy-driven 'JFK' (1991).

Equally at home as either heroes or villains, Oldman gained a well-earned reputation as a brilliant chameleon who first staked his claim playing wayward Sex Pistols bassist Sid Vicious in 'Sid and Nancy' (1986). From the start of his career, actor Gary Oldman displayed an edgy intensity that brought verve to his portrayals of ambiguous and obsessive personalities.

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