Movies
Gary Oldman on first ever Oscar nomination: 'It's so gratifying'
Published Tuesday, Jan 24 2012, 15:33 GMT | By Justin Harp | 1 comment
Gary Oldman has said he is thrilled to receive his first ever Academy Award nomination for Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.
The star has been nominated for 'Best Actor' for the spy epic alongside Demián Bichir, George Clooney, Jean Dujardin and Brad Pitt.
Oldman reacted to the news by declaring that being "recognised by the Academy" is one of the most exciting moments of his career.
He said in a statement: "This afternoon in Berlin I have learned that I was nominated for an Academy Award in the category of 'Best Actor'.
"You may have heard this before, but it has never been truer than it is for me today, it is extremely humbling, gratifying and delightful to have your work recognised by the Academy, and to join the celebrated ranks of previous nominees and colleagues. Amazing."
Oldman's portrayal of spymaster George Smiley has also garnered a BAFTA nomination as well as nods from the New York Film Critics Online, the London Film Critics and the Online Film Critics Society.
He has already won the San Francisco Film Critics Circle Award for 'Best Actor', which has previously gone to Michael Caine, Bill Murray, Heath Ledger and Colin Firth.
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy was released in the UK last year and is now playing in US cinemas.
> Hugo, The Artist lead Oscar 2012 nominations
> Oscars 2012 poll: Which movie should win 'Best Picture'?
> Oscars 2012: Academy Awards nominations - in full
The star has been nominated for 'Best Actor' for the spy epic alongside Demián Bichir, George Clooney, Jean Dujardin and Brad Pitt.
© PA Images
Oldman reacted to the news by declaring that being "recognised by the Academy" is one of the most exciting moments of his career.
He said in a statement: "This afternoon in Berlin I have learned that I was nominated for an Academy Award in the category of 'Best Actor'.
"You may have heard this before, but it has never been truer than it is for me today, it is extremely humbling, gratifying and delightful to have your work recognised by the Academy, and to join the celebrated ranks of previous nominees and colleagues. Amazing."
Oldman's portrayal of spymaster George Smiley has also garnered a BAFTA nomination as well as nods from the New York Film Critics Online, the London Film Critics and the Online Film Critics Society.
He has already won the San Francisco Film Critics Circle Award for 'Best Actor', which has previously gone to Michael Caine, Bill Murray, Heath Ledger and Colin Firth.
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy was released in the UK last year and is now playing in US cinemas.
> Hugo, The Artist lead Oscar 2012 nominations
> Oscars 2012 poll: Which movie should win 'Best Picture'?
> Oscars 2012: Academy Awards nominations - in full
1 comment
Loading...
Related Stories
Movie Reviews
'Top Cat: The Movie' reviewHanna-Barbera's classic cartoon makes a disastrous comeback on the big screen.
Movies Interviews
'Prometheus': Fassbender video interviewMichael Fassbender tells Digital Spy about his android role in Ridley Scott's Prometheus.
At the Movies
How many Snow White dwarves can you name?Nick Frost, Ray Winstone and more try to guess Snow White's classic dwarves.
Movies Galleries
'Prometheus' review: Does it live up to the hype?Digital Spy gives its verdict on Ridley Scott's much-anticipated sci-fi.
