Early Life and Education of Gary Oldman: A Complete Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: October 26, 2025

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Gary Oldman. A timeline of key moments.

Gary Oldman is a highly acclaimed English actor and filmmaker celebrated for his versatility and intense acting style. He has received numerous prestigious awards, including an Academy Award and Golden Globe, alongside multiple BAFTA wins and Emmy nominations. Oldman's films have collectively grossed over $11 billion globally, establishing him as one of the highest-grossing actors in cinematic history.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Legacy & Impact

1987: Marriage to Lesley Manville

In 1987, Oldman married the English actress Lesley Manville.

1989: Separation from Lesley Manville

In 1989, Oldman and Lesley Manville separated three months after their son Alfie's birth.

1990: Marriage to Uma Thurman

In 1990, Oldman married the American actress Uma Thurman.

1992: Divorce from Uma Thurman

In 1992, Oldman and Uma Thurman divorced.

1994: Engagement to Isabella Rossellini

From 1994, Oldman was engaged to the Italian actress and model Isabella Rossellini, his co-star in Immortal Beloved.

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1994: Checked himself into rehabilitation

In 1994, Oldman checked himself into rehabilitation.

1995: Desire to be a musician

In a 1995 interview with Charlie Rose, Oldman expressed his strong preference for being a musician rather than an actor.

1996: Engagement to Isabella Rossellini ended

In 1996 Oldman's engagement to the Italian actress and model Isabella Rossellini ended; they never wed.

1997: Marriage to Donya Fiorentino and birth of son Gulliver

In 1997, Gary Oldman married American model Donya Fiorentino and they had their son Gulliver.

1997: Sober since 1997

Oldman has been sober since 1997 and attributes his success in beating his addiction to attending meetings with Alcoholics Anonymous, which he has publicly praised.

1999: Birth of son Charlie

In 1999, Gary Oldman and Donya Fiorentino had their second son, Charlie.

2001: Donya Fiorentino files for divorce

In 2001, Donya Fiorentino filed for divorce from Gary Oldman, accusing him of assault. Oldman was investigated and cleared, receiving sole legal and physical child custody.

2001: Recovering alcoholic

In a 2001 interview with Charlie Rose, Oldman acknowledged his problems with alcohol and called himself a recovering alcoholic.

2003: Reduced access to children for Fiorentino

In 2003, a judge reduced Donya Fiorentino's access to her children after dismissing her claims of drugging and abuse by Gary Oldman.

2007: Dinner at home every night with my kids

In 2007, Oldman mentioned in an interview that he has "dinner at home every night with my kids."

December 2008: Marriage to Alexandra Edenborough

On December 31, 2008, Gary Oldman married Alexandra Edenborough in Santa Barbara, California.

2014: Described himself as a libertarian

In 2014, Oldman described himself as a libertarian.

January 2015: Divorce filing by Alexandra Edenborough

On January 9, 2015, Alexandra Edenborough filed for divorce from Gary Oldman.

September 2015: Finalization of divorce from Alexandra Edenborough

In September 2015, Gary Oldman's divorce from Alexandra Edenborough was finalized.

2016: Tribute to David Bowie at the Brit Awards

At the 2016 Brit Awards in London, Oldman paid tribute to David Bowie before receiving the Brits "Icon Award" on behalf of the singer and his family.

August 2017: Marriage to Gisele Schmidt

In August 2017, Gary Oldman married Gisele Schmidt in a private ceremony at the home of his manager, Douglas Urbanski.

2017: Museum of Tolerance Screening

In 2017, The Simon Wiesenthal Center invited Gary Oldman to its Museum of Tolerance to screen 2017's Darkest Hour.

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2017: Discussion of immersion versus impression

In a 2017 interview, Oldman discussed the difference between immersion and impression in acting.

2018: Gulliver Oldman defends his father

In 2018, Gulliver Oldman, son of Gary Oldman and Donya Fiorentino, publicly defended his father against the assault allegations, denouncing his mother's "lies".

2018: Good terms with Lesley Manville

In 2018, Lesley Manville stated that she and Oldman are on good terms.

2021: Living in Palm Springs

As of 2021, Gary Oldman and his wife, Gisele Schmidt, were living in Palm Springs, California.

November 2022: Intention to retire after Slow Horses

In November 2022, Gary Oldman stated that the Apple TV+ series Slow Horses would likely be his last role and that he intended to retire from acting after it ended.

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