“People have an idea that one is in control of a career, a lot more than you really are. You can engineer things to an extent. But you are at the mercy of what comes in across the desk.”

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About Gary Oldman

English actor and filmmaker

Gary Oldman is an English actor and filmmaker. Born in 1958, he is known for his wide range and intense screen presence, and he has 85 quotes on the site. He has received an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and three BAFTAs, along with four Primetime Emmy Award nominations. His films have earned more than US$11 billion worldwide, placing him among the highest-grossing actors of all time.

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