He’s also been nominated for a Golden Globe for his turn inMank.
But I rolled up my sleeves, studied the way I’ve always done.
He added, “I don’t think I’m very good in it.”
“My mom sang.
Still sings, given half the chance.
My dad made models, like remote controlled boats and things, from scratch.
He was an engineer in the Navy during the war.
I have some letters, as well, that he wrote, which are quite beautiful.
He was a real poet.”
Oldman also remembers being a creative kid himself.
“I loved movies.
I also painted, and drew, and made models, and always off on my own doing something.
I put cigarette packs on it, painted it yellow, and it became my Batman utility belt!”
(viaThe Hollywood Interview).
His former wives include Uma Thurman, Lesley Manville, Donya Fiorentino, and Alexandra Edenborough.
Oldman is currently married to Gisele Schmidt.
His marriage to Uma Thurman was short-lived, lasting only two years.
In a 1996 profile of Thurman,Vanity Fairdescribed their marriage as “tumultuous.”
He’s a truly great actor.
We met when I was 18.
He was 12 years older.
It was a crazy love affair that ended, as it needed to.
He was my first love.
I had no prior experience."
The publication further notes that Oldman spent 24 hours in jail in 1991 after being charged with drunk driving.
Oldman creditsDemi Moorewith setting him on a path toward recovery.
“Demi Moore said, ‘You’re very ill you have to go away.
I am very worried about you.'”
Oldman eventually ended up in Alcoholics Anonymous.
He said, “I was just worn out.
It’s like a three-headed dragon, it attacks you spiritually, emotionally and physically.
It likes to claim people.
And I was just sick and tired of being sick and tired.
I knew that I was going to die.
There were things I wanted to accomplish.
But for the grace of God, I’m here today and people like River Phoenix aren’t.”
(viaThe Sun).
If you, or anyone you know, is struggling with addiction issues, help is available.
It wasn’t exactly what I’d planned, but there it was in front of me.
So I just made a decision to be at home more."
Oldman went on to add that playing Sirius Black in theHarry Potterfilms gave him more time with his kids.
“They allowed me, certainly financially, to really be at home with the kids.
You make a Harry Potter movie for six weeks .
and then you have maybe seven months at home.”
(viaThe Sun).
Despite that, once the films were finished, Oldman was ready to move on.
He also praised Daniel Radcliffe, who stars as the titular character.
“I know that, as an actor, Dan holds me in high regard.
But it’s so strange.
I saw him about a year ago here in LA and we had dinner.
Here’s this kid who has doneEquusand was about to star on Broadway singing and dancing.
And he’s fearless.
I remember this wonderfully bright kid who was 12 or 13 when I first worked with him.
He’s a man now.
It’s funny to watch.”
