15) Gary Oldman

Gary Oldman played Commissioner Gordon in The Dark Knight trilogy as a steady and reliable figure in the chaos of Gotham City. He gave Gordon quiet authority, showing his determination without making the character feel larger than life. Oldman made him believable as someone trying to hold things together. In Léon: The Professional, he played Norman Stansfield, a corrupt and unpredictable villain. Oldman made Stansfield feel unstable by switching between calm and explosive moments without warning. He didn’t hold back, making the character uncomfortable to watch. He showed he could play a grounded hero and a terrifying villain just as effectively.
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