Gary Oldman, widely regarded as one of the finest actors of his generation, has expressed his surprise at not being awarded a knighthood, despite his impressive achievements in the film industry. The actor, who won an Oscar, BAFTA, and Golden Globe for his role as Sir Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour, as well as two BAFTAs for Nil by Mouth, shared his thoughts in a recent BBC interview.
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When asked about the lack of royal recognition, Oldman responded, “I don’t know why. You should ask them. No nod from the royals, but there we are.” He noted that many of his peers, such as Sir Anthony Hopkins, Sir Daniel Day-Lewis, and Sir Kenneth Branagh, have received knighthoods, especially after major Oscar wins. With a touch of wistfulness, he added, “Maybe it’s in my future.”
Spanning over 40 years, Oldman’s career includes standout performances in films like Sid and Nancy, Dracula, The Dark Knight Trilogy, and, more recently, Oppenheimer. Despite his many accolades—including three Academy Award nominations and one win—he remains the only British Best Actor Oscar winner this century without a royal honor.
Oldman is currently starring in the Apple TV+ series Slow Horses, enjoying his first long-term television role. The show, which is set to launch its fourth season, has received positive reviews, with Oldman playing the role of the scruffy MI5 agent Jackson Lamb.
As Oldman continues to captivate audiences with his work, many wonder if a knighthood might still be in his future. With Slow Horses gaining further acclaim, the question of royal recognition remains open.
