Gary was born on March 21, 1958, in New Cross, London, to parents Leonard Bertram Oldman and Kathleen Cheriton. Gary is well known for playing Harry Potter.
His mother, Kathleen Cheriton, was a stay-at-home mom, while his father, Leonard Oldman, worked as a sailor and subsequently as a welder.
Gary Oldman was mostly raised by his mother, Kathleen after his father left the family when Gary was just seven years old.
The actor grew up in a working-class environment where his mother cared for them both and made sure they had a solid education.
Despite having had a big impact on his life and profession, the famous mother has made the decision to avoid the spotlight and lead a low-profile existence.
However, the actor tragically lost his mother at age 98 three months after winning the Oscar for Darkest Hour.
He paid respect by posting a moving statement on his social media.
