Oscar-winning actor Gary Oldman has once again left his mark on Hollywood, immortalizing his legacy with a special handprint and footprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre.
On Aug. 22, the British filmmaker left his impressions and signature in cement outside the opulent movie palace, located on the world-famous Hollywood Walk of Fame, commemorating his more than 40-year career in the entertainment industry.
“Never in my wildest dreams as a young boy growing up in South London could I have imagined standing here one day as an honoree.
“I am immensely grateful not only to my collaborators over the years and the people close to me that have supported me in my career, but to the public, the audiences, and fans who have embraced that career.”
The TCL Chinese Theatre—originally called the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre—opened its doors in May 1927. Hosting several Academy Award ceremonies in the 1940s, the venue remains a Hollywood landmark, regularly holding film premieres, screenings, festivals, and other events.
The cinema’s “Forecourt to the Stars” now features nearly 200 celebrity imprints, including those of Roy Rogers, Marilyn Monroe, Shirley Temple, Judy Garland, and Humphrey Bogart.
“I am all too aware of the hundreds of talented artists that have preceded me and their contribution to the world of cinema,” Oldman said during his speech.
“I consider myself fortunate to be a part of a community and a profession that can move people—one that evokes emotions and inspires and sparks the imagination.
“It is a true gift. ... I feel blessed and privileged to do what I do, and today it has been made all the richer by this incredible honor.”
Oldman is acclaimed for his chameleon-like acting prowess, evidenced by his roles in “Sid and Nancy” (1986), “The Fifth Element” (1997), “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” (2011), “The Dark Knight Rises” (2012), and “Oppenheimer” (2023), among other films.
In 2018, Oldman won an Oscar and Golden Globe for “Best Actor” for his portrayal of Winston Churchill in the 2017 biographical war drama “Darkest Hour.”
The actor currently stars in the hit Apple TV+ thriller series “Slow Horses,” marking his first major recurring part as a series regular.
The show, which premiered in 2022, is based on British novelist Mick Herron’s 2010 book of the same name.
“Slow Horses” was recently renewed for a sixth season. Season 5 is scheduled to premiere on Sept. 24, with the finale slated to stream on Oct. 22.
