When Gary Oldman told story about his dentist's kid
Mumbai, July 18
Veteran Hollywood actor Gary Oldman, who is known for his work in the 'Harry Potter' franchise, 'The Dark Knight' trilogy, 'Leon: The Professional' and others, once narrated a funny incident when he paid a visit to his dentist.
An old clip of the actor has resurfaced on the Internet, and it shows him talking about his dentist's kid, who was a huge fan of the 'Harry Potter' franchise.
He said, "I met this dentist and he said, 'Oh my son is over there, Tom. Would you would you go over and just introduce yourself and say hello?'. He said because he's a huge Harry Potter fan and he loves Sirius Black and it would just make his day".
He further mentioned, "I walked up to Tom and he looked at me and I looked at him. I said, 'Hi Tom. I'm Sirius Black', and the kid at the end of the thing said, 'No you're not, you're Commissioner Gordon' (his character from the 'The Dark Knight' trilogy)".
Gary Oldman is widely regarded as one of the finest and most versatile actors of his generation, celebrated for disappearing completely into every role he plays. He built an extraordinary career across genres. His most popular films include 'Leon: The Professional', the 'Harry Potter' series as Sirius Black, and Christopher Nolan's 'The Dark Knight' trilogy as Commissioner James Gordon.
He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his transformative portrayal of Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour. He is known for his meticulous preparation, mastery of accents, and remarkable physical and vocal transformations. He seamlessly shifts between heroes, villains, and historical figures. His ability to inhabit characters with authenticity and emotional depth has made him one of cinema's most respected and influential performers.
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Reader Comments
Hollywood stars and their funny fan encounters are always gold. Gary Oldman is a legend, no doubt. But I think this also shows how kids watch everything — they know their Batman lore! 😄 Major respect for Oldman for sharing this story with such humility.
Hilarious! 😂 The kid said "No you're not, you're Commissioner Gordon" — absolute classic. Gary Oldman is a master of transformation. It's rare to see such a versatile actor who can play both a beloved wizard godfather and a gritty Gotham cop. And that Oscar was well-deserved.
Honestly, this reminds me why I love following old Hollywood interviews. Gary Oldman is so genuine here. But I have to say — it's a bit sad that the kid didn't appreciate Sirius Black enough! Harry Potter is a global phenomenon, even in India, we grew up on those books. Still, a lovely story. 😊
Gary Oldman is a genius actor, no question. But let's be real — he's also known for some controversial opinions and method acting quirks. I respect his craft, but sometimes I wish he'd lighten up. This story, though, shows a nice human side. Also, Tom was smart — Commissioner Gordon is legendary! 😄
This is adorable! 🥺 I remember watching Harry Potter as a kid and Sirius Black was one of the most heartbreaking characters. Gary Oldman played him so well. And then he turned around and did Commissioner Gordon — total range. The way he disappeared into roles is unmatched. Also, that dentist must have been so proud! 😂
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