Gary Oldman made his screen debut in the early 1980s, but his real popularity came only 5 years later thanks to his role in “Sid and Nancy”. Later, he played the role of writer Joe Orton in the film “Prick Up Your Ears” directed by Stephen Frears, thanks to which he gained recognition from viewers and critics. Since then, he has regularly appeared in productions by the biggest creators in the industry, playing mainly eccentric characters. Although he was successful professionally, he couldn’t find happiness in his private life for a long time.
After divorcing his second wife, he was left alone with his sons. His career stalled
Few people know that Oldman got married four times. His first wife was a colleague, Lesley Manville, with whom he had a son, Alfie Ronald B. They separated after only 2 years of marriage. He later married Uma Thurman, but this relationship did not survive the test of time. In 1997, he got married to Dona Fiorentino, and although initially they formed a good couple, dark clouds quickly hung over their relationship. Numerous misunderstandings led to a stormy divorce, during which they blamed each other. Ultimately, the court did not believe the testimony of the woman who accused the actor of violence and alcohol abuse, and granted him full parental authority over his two sons, Gilliver Flynn and Charlie John.
The complicated private situation coincided with changes in the film industry. Filming sessions began to be organized more and more often outside Great Britain, which was a major inconvenience for a single father and effectively prevented him from further professional development. – At the age of 42, I woke up as a divorcee with custody of children, which in itself was already difficult as there were changes in the industry and many productions began to be shot in Hungary, Budapest, Prague, Australia and other such places – .
“Harry Potter” saved his career. Oldman reflects on his role in the hit series
Due to parental responsibilities, Oldman was forced to slow down his professional pace, as he could not afford to leave the country for a long time. That’s why he rejected many roles in the run-up. It was then that he was suddenly offered the role of Sirius Black in a series of films about . – Thank God for “Harry Potter.” These two, “Harry Potter” and “Batman”, really saved my life because these roles meant doing as little work as possible for as much money as possible and then quickly returning home to my children. I didn’t want a nanny to raise them, he recalled.
In the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast, he revealed that, contrary to appearances, his role in the cult film does not make him proud. In hindsight, he believes that he could have created his character completely differently if only he had familiarized himself with the original while preparing for the recordings. – I think my acting in this case was average, really. If I had the same idea as Alan Rickman and read it first to know what to expect, I would have played it differently – he admitted, adding that despite the passage of time and the many roles he has played, it was with this character is most often identified by fans. – I also have to come to terms with the fact that if I am remembered, it will be for “Harry Potter.” And it’s not just me. If someone asks me to sign a photo now, it’s usually about this role, he said.
Source: Gazeta
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