Gary Oldman's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Gary Oldman.

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

1997: Direction, production, and writing of Nil by Mouth

In 1997, Gary Oldman directed, produced, and wrote Nil by Mouth, which won the BAFTA Alexander Korda Award for Best British Film and the BAFTA Award for Best Screenplay, among others.

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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.

1998: Honoured at Camerimage Film Festival

In 1998, Oldman was honoured at the Camerimage Film Festival, receiving the Krzysztof Kieślowski Award for Acting.

2000: Appearance in The Contender

In 2000, Gary Oldman appeared in The Contender as Sheldon Runyon, a zealous American Republican Party congressman, also serving as executive producer. He received a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for his performance. Disputes arose regarding DreamWorks' alleged editing of the film, which Oldman's manager later dispelled as sensationalism.

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May 2001: Guest appearance in Friends

In May 2001, Gary Oldman made two guest appearances in the NBC sitcom Friends, in "The One With Chandler and Monica's Wedding", playing Richard Crosby. He received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for his performance.

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2001: Recovering alcoholic

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

2007: Named one of Empire's Sexiest Stars in Film History

In 2007, Oldman was named as one of Empire's "100 Sexiest Stars in Film History".

2010: Roles in The Book of Eli and Red Riding Hood

In 2010, Gary Oldman co-starred in The Book of Eli and played a lead role in Red Riding Hood. He also voiced Lord Shen in Kung Fu Panda 2, earning an Annie Award nomination.

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2011: Tribute Award from Gotham Awards

In 2011 Oldman received a Tribute Award from the Gotham Awards and the Palm Springs International Film Festival announced that Oldman would be receiving its International Star Award.

2011: Portrayal of George Smiley in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

In 2011, Gary Oldman portrayed George Smiley in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, earning his first Academy Award nomination and a BAFTA Award nomination.

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2011: Recipient of Empire Icon Award

In 2011, readers of Empire voted Gary Oldman the recipient of the Empire Icon Award, which was presented by Colin Firth.

2012: Highest-grossing actor in history

In 2012, The Hollywood Reporter named Oldman the highest-grossing actor in history, based on lead and supporting roles. Films in which he has appeared have grossed over $4.1 billion in the United States, and over $11 billion worldwide.

2014: Dilys Powell Award For Excellence in Film

In 2014 he received the Dilys Powell Award For Excellence in Film by the London Film Critics.

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.

2018: Awards for Darkest Hour

In 2018, Gary Oldman won the Academy Award for Best Actor, Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama, Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actor, Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actor, and BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his role in Darkest Hour.

2018: Variety Award at British Independent Film Awards

In 2018, Oldman received the Variety Award at the British Independent Film Awards, recognizing his global impact on cinema. He was also awarded the Maltin Modern Master Award by the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, and his first Career Achievement Award by the Hollywood Film Awards. The Make-up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards honored him with the Distinguished Artisan Award.