Gary Leonard Oldman is a British actor and director popularly known for his versatility and acting style. He has been in the entertainment industry for more than 40 years and made his film debut with the film Remembrance in 1982. Over the years, he has been part of many successful films and is one of the highest-grossing actors in history.
In his acting career, he has played many negative characters which made him popular. He has also been part of one of the most popular film franchises, Harry Potter, where he played the role of Sirius Black. He has worked in many films and TV shows which has contributed to his wealth. Let’s take a look at Gary Oldman’s net worth and career.
What is the net worth of Gary Oldman?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Gary Oldman has a net worth of $40 million. He is one of the most successful actors in his generation and has won many awards, including an Academy Award. In 2023, on The Drew Barrymore Show, Oldman shared that during his divorce and custody battle, his roles in the Harry Potter and Batman films helped him, and he said, “Thank God for ‘Harry Potter.’ I tell you, the two — ‘Batman’ and ‘Harry Potter’ — really, they saved me, because it meant that I could do the least amount of work for the most amount of money and then be home with the kids.” According to IMDb, Gary Oldman earned $3 million for The Dark Knight (2008).
Apart from acting projects, Gary Oldman has purchased many properties over the years and has an impressive real estate portfolio. According to Celebrity Net Worth, he bought his house in Hollywood Hills in 1997 which spans over 4,000 sq. ft. in area. In 2002, he sold that house for $2.2 million.
In 2011, according to Architectural Digest, Oldman bought a mansion in Los Feliz for a bit less than $2.9 million, which spans over 3,168-square-foot in area. In 2018, he sold his mansion to Vanessa Hudgens and her then-partner Austin Butler for under $5 million.
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Gary Oldman’s career
Gary Oldman started his acting career with theatre performances in 1979. He starred in many stage plays like Privates on Parade, Romeo and Juliet, Cabaret, etc. He made his film debut with the 1982 film Remembrance and his TV debut with the 1983 TV film Meantime. His films Sid and Nancy (1986) and Prick Up Your Ears (1987) helped him gain recognition and achieve a breakthrough in Hollywood.
He has been part of many films like Sid and Nancy (1986), Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (1990), JFK (1991), The Fifth Element (1997), the Harry Potter film series (2004-2011), the Dark Knight film series (2005-2012), Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011), Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014), Darkest Hour (2017), Mank (2020), Oppenheimer (2023), etc. His films have collected $11 billion at the box office worldwide, making him one of the highest-grossing actors.
He has also appeared in many TV shows like Knots Landing (1989), Fallen Angels (1993), Friends (2001), Greg the Bunny (2002), Slow Horses (2022-Present), etc. Over the years, he has received many nominations and won several prestigious awards for his performances in films, including an Academy Award, 3 BAFTA Awards, a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and more.
FAQs about Gary Oldman
A. Yes, Gary Oldman is British.
A. Gary Oldman is from London, the United Kingdom.
A. Gary Oldman plays the role of Sirius Black in Harry Potter.
