Gary Oldman: 'My sister in EastEnders is more famous than me'

Gary Oldman has said that he likes to lead a quiet life.

The actor, who will soon be seen as George Smiley in a new adaptation of John Le Carré novel Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, told Esquire that he maintains a discreet attitude on and off set.

Oldman explained: "I've never really courted [fame]. I still don't have a publicist. If I'm in a film, you have an obligation to promote it, I'll do as much as I can.

"On set I keep myself to myself; I'd rather the director speak up. I'm not gonna direct a younger actor. I think the power of example works best, actually."

Oldman also added that he thinks his soap star sister Laila Morse - who plays Mo Harris in EastEnders - attracts more attention from fans, saying that fame "comes in waves".

"Overall I enjoy a certain anonymity. I live a very normal, very ordinary life," he added.

Oldman's interview will appear in the October issue of Esquire magazine, which goes on sale next Monday.

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy - which also stars Colin Firth, John Hurt, Tom Hardy, Benedict Cumberbatch, Mark Strong and Toby Jones - opens on September 16 in the UK and December 9 in the US.

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