Gary Oldman on his favorite roles
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- Опубликовано: 9 сен 2024
- Gary Oldman and director Tomas Alfredson joined a packed house to discuss filmmaking after a premiere screening of TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY at the Closing Night of the 2011 AFI European Union Film Showcase at AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center. Gary Oldman on his favorite roles: Lee Harvey Oswald in JFK ("He didn't do it."), Drexl Spivey in TRUE ROMANCE, and "I've waited 30 years" to play George Smiley in TINKER, TAILOR, SOLDIER, SPY.
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Gary Oldman is one of the best actors in the history of cinema, beyond question.
One of the best actor ever! so underrated...
Helen Waters I LOVE YOUR PROFILE PICTURE SO MUCH. ONE OF THE BEST FILMS EVER MADE!
Yes he is very underated...what with everyone saying he is one of the best actors, a legend, everyone wants to work with him, directors seek him for roles, people saying he is their favourite. It's a shame he is underated in that way. Or perhaps you don't rate him? Underated by Helen Waters....
We all know our favorite two roles of Gary Oldman were Drexl in "True Romance" and Stansfield in "The Professional".
Phuck Ewe he was best as Beethoven
Sirius Black, Dracula, and every other movie with him.
State of Grace. Absolutely couldn’t believe it was same guy from JFK.
Phuck Ewe And Zorg in The Fifth Element.
My personal favourite role of him is Sirius Black in the Harry Potter Potter movies
EVERYTHING he does is Gold. Underrated and Genius.
+Sher Lock Lundquist Ditto. Not in it to be a "look at me" movie star. He's doing a job to earn a living, to the very best of his incredible ability. Spectacular actor.
+JAB5625 Indeed!
*EVERYONE!*
Underrated? Perhaps by the bigger crowd, who might not even know his name, yet by "Everyone!" who would know his name, is most likely to have him in high regard, movie fans and critics alike
I so agree Sher L
Surely it should be Sir Gary Oldman by now. Hands down the greatest actor of all time, I can't even recognize him in most of his films. Nobody's Baby is next on my Gary Oldman watch list
RyanGiggsOBE ....you're gonna love it....
You'll never want to use ChapStick again. Great movie.
My twenty seven year old stepson who loves Tarantino movies was absolutely stunned to learn that Oldman played Drexel in True Romance. He is indeed one of the best ever
Romeo is Bleeding is an underrated gem of a film. The acting in that film was spectacular, particularly by Oldman.
I think that's my favorite movie ending of all time. Really affects me. He was amazing, then again, he always is.
he look so calm this age..he was just a beast when he was young..for me he is one of the 90's icons
In his younger days, he was carrying alot of emotional baggage that showed in his acting and personal life. These days he seems to lead a calmer, happier life
Wouldnt it be hilarious if he just shouted "EVERYONE"!! :D
Lmao! That woulda been awesome!
TheBleedingTomb I was hoping he was going to mention the film Leon the Professional
He is a brilliant !
Yeah! LOL
Probably not.
He was the best as Drexl!
My favorite actor in the world. GARY OLDMAN! Why because he's awesome no matter what role he plays :)
He’s done so many diverse roles in his movies...love him as Dracula. He was also excellent in the movie The Contender; Fifth Element; The Dark Knight movies; as Sirius Black, too.
State of Grace is a movie which I absolutely love, yet I don't see many people talk about it. I guess it's not that well known, but Gary Oldman is on fire in that one (like most of his roles).
Very good movie. Completely agree
Yeah agree with you on wish more people knew about it
I’ve been looking for State of Grace, but it looks like it’s trapped (as far as legal means go) on physical media. I’ll check it out, though. Bill Burr speaks highly of it.
Activated Complex how
Agreed. Love that scene where he turns around quickly to prove people don’t die every time he turns his back 😆
One of the most criminally overlooked actors ever to grace the big screen! Gary Oldman is right up there with the all time greats in terms of ability and dedication, watch the behind the scenes of Dracula to give you a little insight into his work ethic he actually hired a singing coach so he could learn to drop his voice a whole octave to give Dracula that deep haunting voice and carried a photo album with him on set with pictures of his son in it to inspire the emotion he gave to the really deep and powerful scenes. Then we have Drexl and Stansfield to name a few, if you had never seen him play Drexl and someone came to you with the character then told you who they were planning to cast for him you'd probably laugh your arse off! then you watch him and just think ......WOW
You’re an idiot
I must simply say, he has NEVER disappointed.
He is great in everything and is a chameleon but I have to say, His performance in Bram Stokers Dracula was nothing short of phenomenal! I have watched this many times and every scene was just amazing!
True Romance was something else. His transformation to Drexl is insane.
When I first saw JFK, Gary Oldman wasn't well known, and there wasn't internet, so although Oswald's face was known, you couldn't actually see it that often unless you had books, which I didn't. Well, I thought Oswald's parts were all stock footage from the period! Even today I think his performance is absolutely spot on. What a great actor he is.
Fer Abra than & there (JFK) I know he's brilliant. I watched the movie (great one) and knew he supposed to be in it. Maybe 2 times I watched it, and I couldn't found him in a movie...and when I recognized him, I was stunned... So, I share his thouhts- that's also my fav.part he played
Oldman was absolutely mesmerizing as Oswald but how could you even think it was a stock footage when you saw Oswald actually conspiring with Clay Shaw, having sex with his wife, firing from the Book Depository window, killing the cop etc.? lol
I played Lee Harvey Oswald in a theatre production about his interrogation and it was easily my favorite role of all time and part of that was the intrigue of studying the character of who he was and then trying your best to channel that while trying to model your mannerisms and speech on what little video and audio footage you could find, so I definitely understand where Oldman is coming from.
you guys need to chill out. Gary Oldman's a fantastic actor. Everyone stutters a bit when they talk- especially British actors (with the exception of Daniel Radcliffe, my lord that boy can talk fast!). Whether he stutters or not, that doesn't change his ability to act well. I don't know about anyone else, but frankly, I'm disgusted with how rude and childish some of the comments below are. Calm down, guys. Geez, it's just an interview....
Actually, I've always been impressed by stuttering actors/actresses who, when acting, just shut it off. It shows how good they are, going beyond their inner parts. Oldman is known as a sweet person, but this guy can be frightening af. Great actor.
The Firm and Dracula are my 2 favorite Gary Oldman films.
You need to watch the original 'The Firm' for one of Garys best performances.
How can i put this ....i cant
IMO The most versatile actor working today. Genius.
and he was good as James Gordon in the dark knight trilogy
+Ameen Ouassaddine He is and will be the best Gordon you know, Gary Oldman rules
truly the best actor I have ever had the pleasure to watch in a movie...under rated unfortunately by American Film Association. ...they wouldn't know real talent if it slapped them square in the face....Gary Oldman is King of the screen. No American actor even comes close...and I'm American.
American here too and I agree 100 percent. 👍😎
Gary Oldman is such a good actor that I wouldn't know if he was acting in this whole video.
Oswald, Beethoven, Drexl, and he was perfect as Sid Vicious.
Black Death 1347 don't forget ...A The Scarlet Letter...awsome...Demi Moore ruined it....she can't act...
Immortal Beloved. Should of won an SAG award for his portrayal of Ludwig Beethoven.
Todas son memorables ,como poder elegir una, solo una entre tantas que son magistrales.hace un tiempo vi la última Sir Winston Churchill .y hace años vi Drácula.Creo que me quedo con las dos.Sin olvidar Amada Inmortal.ahhh ese instante en el que Bethoveen corre a esos chicos con su bastón es difícil de explicar.Emi ARBO.
EVERYONE!!!!
Why are some people saying he's underrated? He's quite well known for being one of the greatest actors around. He's not some unknown who's had some good roles. He's got the kind of reputation and acknowledgment he throughly deserves.
They must be thinking of Sam Rockwell. Always a bride's maid.....
Not winning any major awards for his incredible job in many films was always a sore for his fans I guess. Yes those awards are frivolous but "Oscar-winning" would've been a nice adjective for an actor of his skills. Now that he IS an Oscar-winning actor, I love how he is not letting it go to his head. Says he's enjoying the brief moment in the sun but it'll eclipse and someone else will be in the spot next year. A very healthy attitude in a place like Hollywood imo
for me it's Dracula
yes for me too
Yes me too!... He was genius in it..
I searched for this video in hope that he would say Dracula! ♡♡♡
@@neginf.7639 me too
Me too
I loved him as Sirius black in harry potter
Look at this guy, then watch the Drexl scene from True Romance.
Come back and tell me Gary Goldman isn't a genius.
I expect no replies.
No replies... because we've all already seen it xD
Disgaceful this guy hasn't been awarded an Oscar.Shows up the BS award system. They kept throwing movies at Decaprio until the Academy got bored and gave him one. Oldmans got more talent in his pinkie
Seen this guy in THE PROFESSIONAL, just plain bad cop from an exceptionally good actor
That performance in true romance is 90-95% as immersive and creative as Ledger's joker. Considering the fact that it came decades earlier....the 2 might even be equal.
He's brilliant in Tiptoes. All kidding aside, he's great. But did he lose a bet or something? Is that why he did that film?
For my this guy is easily best actor currently working on hollywood
STATE OF GRACE, this film is one of greatest mob fims ever released and Oldman (and the rest of the stellar cast to be fair) absolutely nail it, if you have not seen it, do yourself a favour this weekend!!!!
Oswald was the role with which he caught me forever. Since then I am his fan.
its been 8 years since you posted this coment and now you will get a notification and be confused
tumbs up for true romance
Having working for many famous people as an Artist, I have to say Gary Oldman is on my top 10 list. He has the savvy! He can grab hold of the character( s) for any and every part and make you believe in that character. Not all Actors can do this. I love him ! ~jvw~
Gary 0ldman is a Absolute Genious . Who cannot be surpassed. Ever .. Gary can turn any, film into a masterpiece .. He is the best ..
True Romance is such a great movie. I hope to see it again someday.
some good choices there from Gary, my personal favourite is Leon.
I love GARY OLDMAN so much.🥰🥰
Mr. Oldman is my favorite actor...his characters always hit it out of the park.
He didn't mention Jackie in State Of Grace. In an older interview, he ranked it as one of his favorite roles and said that there was nothing wrong with Jackie that a hug couldn't fix. I think of that every time I watch the film. I love that character. His performance in Rosencrantz And Guildenstern Are Dead is also one of my favorites. He and Tim Roth had such chemistry in it that Tarantino had talked about making a movie starring them. I'd love to see them do more together.
Can't believe this guy is "Drexl" from True Romance. What an actor.
Gary has NEVER been mediocre! I honestly think he's the single greatest living actor on the planet. Best performance in a sea of exceptional performances? Jackie Flannery in State Of Grace. I'm not even sure he was acting!
I remember he really had alcohol problems at the time. Thus, it is conceivable that reality and character have merged somewhat.
@@JohnDoe-uk1tw - Is that possible though? He turned up on time, remembered all his lines. Professional as hell.
I was aware of Gary Oldman and saw True Romance twice before I realized he was in it. He was similar playing Sid Vicious. He's the only actor I can think of (Di Niro maybe?) that truly becomes the character he plays.
Just too good to be true !!! He is always awesome in any acting roles !!! Brilliant ! Love forever Mr. Gary Oldman !!! You are and always be my NUMBER ONE actor of all times !!!! xoxoxo
Jackie in State of Grace. Fantastic!! Thanks Gary
He was so good at playing Oswald I thought they just put actual footage of Oswald.
He had that voice DOWN. If Oswald had been Christopher Walken in real life, Gary Oldman would have done the greatest Christopher Walken impression of all time.
Best Dracula.
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy hands down. Should have won an Oscar for the role. Outdoing the great Alec Guinness reprising the role of George Smiley . I was gobsmacked
he is my all time fave actor..true pure talent...
He's Gary Oldman. He can speak the way he wants, smile... People are going to watch him anyway because he can act...
I dig hearing him talk
Me too. Love his voice
Jackie Flannery in State of Grace is his most underrated role, that and his role of Bex in the Firm
Romeo is Bleeding is absolutely awesome. Gary is tremendous in that role.
Love Gary! He plays the best villain. He brings a realism and authenticity to his characters, no matter what the role really, an intense dedication to the craft that keeps me engaged and enthralled. My favs growing up: Sid and Nancy, Dracula, The Professional, True Romance, the Fifth Element, Hannibal, the Book of Eli, and last but not least, Lost in Space. ❤😎💀
I think his role as Stansfield in "The Professional" is something out of the world. I loved that role 😍😍
EVERYONE.....
Gary Oldman is the ultimate chameleon. I agree with the part of Drexel. And compare that to his role in The Fifth Element as “Zorg” And it’s seriously MIND BLOWING, the amount of talent this man posses! Very talented actor. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
amazing actor you are i love all your work
Nobody ever really mentions it, but I loved his role as Ben Chase from Criminal Law. That was such a good movie.
Yes it was
Gary is a phenomenal actor and is underrated.
Drexl really showed us his range
Dracula even more so.
Definitely one of my favourite actors, an actor's actor too...he and Danial Day Lewis are really something else. There are some incredible actors...we are very lucky....
JFK is one of my all time favorite movies, and Gary was tremendous as Oswald.
Oldman downloaded Oswalds ghost... it was supernatural , so smart, to act a sketch of a slip of a man
Him and Mark Strong are my two personal favourites of all time
Films have gotten actors to play Oswald and you never think it comes close until Oldman's version. Spot on.
well said... I have even said, I would love to work with this guy, Gary Oldman is an amazing actor, whether it was Dracula, Air Force One, Harry Potter, doesn't matter what movie, when he's in it, he brings everything he has to the role... so he stutters when answering a question... who cares?
He was amazing in this movie !!!
why doesnt anyone speak of romeos bleeding...i think hes unreal in that.
Romeo is bleeding was a very good movie. Gary's performance was amazing as usual
In The Professional he was so great
Gary Oldman can play anything and make it work. The Producers would be like: Hey Gary are you able to play a 6ft Humanoid Shark with a Mexican accent who stops WW2
Gary Oldman: Yes.
*wins Oscar*
As a kid, I would watch the beginning of Dracula, and not even realize it was a movie. Oldman was sick as Vlad the Impaler
God Heavens!! I really love this masterpiece called "Leonard Gary Oldman"!
One of my favourite rolls he played was a very small one in an episode of friends where he is an actor that's working with joey its so funny!
Scrolled through dozens of comments. Not a single mention of his Mason Verger role is perplexing.
I am fascinated by not only his work in that role, but why it is uncredited, when it is such a major part of the film "Hannibal". I wish he would discuss that in length sometime. This guy operates on the same level as Olivier, Peter Sellers and Daniel Day Lewis, in my opinion.
You folks should also check out his amazing performances as Joe Orton in Prick Up Your Ears and Sid Vicious in Sid and Nancy (aka Love Kills). They were the first two I saw him in and made me an instant fan.
One of the best actors ever!!!!!!!
Is he wearing the same sort of "friendship bracelet" on his left wrist in real life as Drexl in True Romance?!
For me personally, his best role was Mason Verger in Hannibal.
“CORDELL!!”
Very talented man . He metamorphisizes into these characters like few actors can . They should have put some padding on him for THE CONTENDER . Make him look like a real congressman-thick and rich.
Brilliant film. Brilliant performances. Loved this film so much, so I am mystified why they are not doing the sequel, Smiley’s People???
My favorite performance of Gary’s would have to be “state of grace” as “Jackie Flannery” amazing...
That whole film was fucking amazing, and the cast??!! But Oldman was a show stealer, such an actor!!!!
Sexiest man alive, and insanely talented! Checkout young Gary in Track 29...obscure and super intruiging. From Sid Vicious to Sirius Black, I mean, come on!! Wonderful.
Think can you remember Gary giving a bad performance, he is one of the worlds great actors, he played in Immortal beloved as Ludvig Van Beethoven and he was great there, I saw him play with a very young Natalie Portman in 'The Professional", very good there I can not think of him giving a subpar performance. That can not be said about a lot of people in that profession.
my favourite roles of his are Sirius Black and Norman Stansfield, and Dracula is up there too.
Fifth element he was the character. My favourite by far.
He also played voices in Call of duty world at war. The mans got skills no doubt!
Amazing
performance as a football hooligan in The Firm (original one).
'I make a bad enemy.........avoid me.'
Scary
We come in peace we leave you in pieces
I absolutely loved him as jackie in state of grace...that was a stand out performance.
His best acting scene is the ending to Romeo is bleeding...its emotionally gutwrenching
Yes! I teared up. He was absolutely amazing
Dracula Drexl Commissioner Gordon Reznov
no Dracula? c'mon, he was the best vampire of all times
Not a great movie tho. Doesn’t hold up
"Immortal Beloved", such a great Gary ! as usual of course
A dream of mine is to just to shake his hand and say Thanks for everything. That´s it, that´s all.
Kudos to gary for answering professionally. That was a stupid question to ask at that time. i
Loved him as Winston Churchill in The Darkest Hour as well
I know it's just me but Oldman will forever be Rosenkrantz for me. Tim Roth as the straight man was not bad at all but Gary completely stole the show with his comedic flair.
He's very humorous but no comedic roles were probably ever sent his way