The newly minted Sir Gary Oldman was among those knighted by Prince William at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, in recognition of his services to drama. The Oscar-winning actor, known for his versatility, has played roles as diverse as Dracula, Winston Churchill, Lee Harvey Oswald and Sex Pistols bassist Sid Vicious throughout his career, in addition to becoming a household name in the 2000s due to his memorable appearances in the Harry Potter franchise and Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy. Oldman released his directorial debut, Nil by Mouth, in 1997—a semi-autobiographical piece that received widespread critical acclaim. After mostly building his reputation playing villainous and supporting roles, Oldman finally cemented himself as a leading man with his portrayal of Churchill in 2017’s The D
Gary Oldman Knighted by Prince William for Services to Drama

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