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Sir Gary Leonard Oldman (born 21 March 1958) is an British-American actor and filmmaker. Regarded as one of the best actors of his generation, he is known for his versatility and intense acting style. He received various accolades, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and three British Academy Film Awards. His films have grossed over $11 billion worldwide, making him one of the highest-grossing actors to date. Oldman began acting in theatre in 1979 and made his film debut in Remembrance (1982). He continued to follow a stage career in London's Royal Court. He was a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company, with credits including Cabaret, Romeo and Juliet, Entertaining Mr Sloane, Saved, The Country Wife and Hamlet. He rose to prominence in British film with his portrayals of Sid Vicious in Sid and Nancy (1986), Joe Orton in Prick Up Your Ears (1987) and Rosencrantz in Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (1990), while also attracting attention as the leader of a gang of football hooligans in the television film The Firm (1989). Regarded as a member of the "Brit Pack", he achieved greater recognition as a New York gangster in State of Grace (1990), Lee Harvey Oswald in JFK (1991) and Count Dracula in Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992). Oldman portrayed the villains in films such as True Romance (1993), The Fifth Element (1997), Air Force One (1997) and The Contender (2000); corrupt DEA agent Norman Stansfield, whom he played in Léon: The Professional (1994), was called one of cinema's best villains. He also played Ludwig van Beethoven in Immortal Beloved (1994). He later appeared in franchise roles such as Sirius Black in the Harry Potter series, James Gordon in The Dark Knight Trilogy (2005–2012) and a human leader, Dreyfus in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014). He won the Academy Award for Best Actor as Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour (2017). He was nominated for his portrayals of George Smiley in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) and Herman J. Mankiewicz in Mank (2020). Oldman was executive producer of films like The Contender, Plunkett & Macleane (1999) and Nil by Mouth (1997), the latter of which he also wrote and directed. He featured in television shows such as Fallen Angels, Tracey Takes On... and Friends, voiced Ignitius and Viktor Reznov, respectively, in The Legend of Spyro and Call of Duty video games and appeared in music videos for David Bowie, Guns N' Roses and Annie Lennox.
Gary Oldman
Doctor Octopus
for Doctor Octopus in Spiderman: The Spetacular Spider.
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In "Spider-Man: The Spectacular Spider," Peter Parker once again faces unexpected challenges. When brilliant scientist Dr. Otto Octavius has a tragic accident during an experiment, his mind and body merge with biomechanical tentacles, turning him into the formidable Doctor Octopus. While dealing with the growing threat of Doctor Octopus, Peter also faces troubles in his personal life. His beloved girlfriend, Mary Jane Watson, is in danger as she becomes an involuntary target of Octopus, who seeks revenge against Spider-Man. Determined to protect those he loves, Peter puts his own safety at risk and confronts the villain in an epic battle across the city. Amidst the fight against Octopus, Peter discovers that his friends are not immune to the dangers that surround his life as a superhero. Doctor Octopus plans to exploit the vulnerability of Peter's friends to emotionally weaken him, putting them in risky situations that will test their loyalty and strength. As New York City becomes the backdrop for dramatic clashes, Peter must find a balance between saving his city and protecting those who are important to him. He will face cybernetic challenges, while also grappling with the guilt that arises from questioning if his powers constantly put the people around him in danger.
