Gary Oldman portrayed Sirius Black in four films of the Harry Potter series: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005), Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007), and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011). He also voiced the character in the video game adaptation of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2. Oldman has reflected on his performance, stating in a 2023 interview that he considered his acting in the Harry Potter films "mediocre," though he clarified that this was due to self-criticism rather than a dismissal of the work or its reception. He noted that he felt Sirius Black was not present enough in the films, expressing that the character "turned up and then he went through the veil".
In 2024, Oldman suggested he could potentially reprise a role in the upcoming HBO Harry Potter television series, though he acknowledged the show would likely feature a new cast. He expressed interest in playing Albus Dumbledore, stating that "in a few years" he might be able to take on the role, particularly given his age and experience. This would mark a significant departure from his portrayal of Sirius Black, as Dumbledore has been played by Richard Harris, Michael Gambon, and Jude Law in previous film adaptations.
British actor and filmmaker (born 1958)
Factsheet
Born Gary Leonard Oldman
(1958-03-21) 21 March 1958 (age 67)
New Cross, London, England
(1958-03-21) 21 March 1958 (age 67)
New Cross, London, England
Education Rose Bruford College (BA)
Occupations Actor
filmmaker
filmmaker
Born Gary Leonard Oldman
(1958-03-21) 21 March 1958 (age 67)
New Cross, London, England
(1958-03-21) 21 March 1958 (age 67)
New Cross, London, England
Education Rose Bruford College (BA)
Occupations Actor
filmmaker
filmmaker
Wikipedia
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Gary Oldman - Wikipedia
2 weeks ago - Oldman portrayed villainous roles in True Romance (1993), Léon: The Professional (1994), The Fifth Element (1997), Air Force One (1997) and The Contender (2000). He has also played franchise roles such as Sirius Black in the Harry Potter series (2004–2011), James Gordon in The Dark Knight ...
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r/popculturechat on Reddit: Gary Oldman Says Sirius Black Was Not in the ‘Harry Potter’ Movies Enough: ‘He Turned Up and Then He Went Through the Veil’
September 17, 2024 - Gary Oldman with Hulk Hogan facial hair, after everyone collectively envisioned him as a raven-haired motorcycle jacket male model baddie and assumed he must still be hot after a decade in prison. He wasn't even hot in flashbacks. The disappointment was immense. ... There are 3 subdivision of Harry potter fans: the movie lovers, the book lovers, and the online fanart crowd who both knew the actual book canon but had supplemented with our own completely made up but collectively agreed upon head cannon.
Gary Oldman on the Possibility of Appearing in HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ TV Show: ‘I Could Do Dumbledore’
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June 2, 2024Gary Oldman Says Sirius Black Was Not in the ‘Harry Potter’ Movies Enough: ‘He Turned Up and Then He Went Through the Veil’
My teenaged fan self will probably never get over Sirius Black turning up as Gary Oldman with Hulk Hogan facial hair, after everyone collectively envisioned him as a raven-haired motorcycle jacket male model baddie and assumed he must still be hot after a decade in prison. He wasn't even hot in flashbacks. The disappointment was immense. More on reddit.com
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September 17, 2024Harry Potter star Gary Oldman debuted as Sirius Black in The Prisoner of Azkaban 20 years ago, so reckons he's about ready to play Dumbledore in the upcoming HBO reboot.
Gary Oldman is known to become his roles. So much so you will forget it is Gary Oldman. I don't think his previous role as Sirius Black is going to be any problem.
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October 6, 2023In "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban", Gary Oldman plays one character, then essentially plays a completely different character in the subsequent films. This is a reference to the fact that the films are based on poorly-written source material.
Guess every scene outside the shrieking shack doesnt count.
Once theyve got pettigrew he is uncle sirius right then and there and they have a chat looking at the school.
He was only raving because the guy was right there with no one believing him for years as a rat and he was fresh outta nightmare prison.
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Sir Gary Leonard Oldman is an English actor, who plays Sirius Black in the film adaptations of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, and Harry Potter and the ...
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March 15, 2021 - For much of his career, he was ... Air Force One (1997), though he has reached a new audience with heroic roles in the Harry Potter and Dark Knight franchises....
Variety
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Gary Oldman Calls His Harry Potter Acting 'Mediocre' as Sirius Black
December 29, 2023 - Oldman debuted as the fan favorite character in 2004’s “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.” During a recent interview on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast, the Oscar winner called his acting in the “Harry Potter” movies ...
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Gary Oldman On 'Harry Potter' TV Reboot: 'I Could Do Dumbledore'
September 18, 2024 - The veteran actor, who memorably portrayed Sirius Black in four Harry Potter films in the 2000s, said he’s not opposed to boarding the new cast of the TV reboot from HBO, which is currently searching for its Harry, Ron and Hermione.
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Gary Oldman Reflects on Being Part of the ‘Harry Potter’ Phenomenon #garyoldman #harrypotter - YouTube
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In what ways did Gary Oldman's performance in the 'Harry Potter' franchise differ from your expectations? - Quora
Answer: I generally like Gary Oldman’s performances and I did like his portrayal of Sirius Black in PoA. He did bring out the insanity in bookSirius due to his 12 year stint in Azkaban, his feelings of guilt and responsibility, his fury at ...
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Gary Oldman on Reprising His Role in Harry Potter Reboot
September 16, 2025 - ... Oldman, who played Sirius Black, was recently asked by Entertainment Tonight whether he would like to reprise his role in the upcoming reboot. He understandably denied saying, “No, absolutely not.
The Independent
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Gary Oldman suggests that ‘in a few years’ he could play another Harry Potter character in new TV series | The Independent
September 17, 2024 - Oldman, who recently won rave reviews for his performance in Apple TV+ series Slow Horses, starred in the original run of Harry Potter movies made between 2001 and 2011 as Harry Potter’s godfather Sirius Black.
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2 weeks ago - Sirius is portrayed by Gary Oldman in the Harry Potter film adaptations. Oldman revealed that he accepted the part because he needed the money, as he had not taken on any major work in several years in order to spend more time with his family.
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r/harrypotter on Reddit: Gary Oldman on the Possibility of Appearing in HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ TV Show: ‘I Could Do Dumbledore’
June 2, 2024 - Gary Oldman: "I would have fancied a go at Dumbledore... I'm getting up there now to the right age for Dumbledore." ... The largest subreddit for fans of the upcoming HBO MAX Original ‘Harry Potter’ TV show, set to premiere in 2027.
Variety
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Gary Oldman Says Sirius Black Wasn't in 'Harry Potter' Movies Enough
September 17, 2024 - Gary Oldman says in a few years he'll be old enough to play Dumbledore in Max's "Harry Potter" television series.
Game Rant
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Why Harry Potter’s Gary Oldman Believes Now Was the Right Time to Play Popular Character in the Reboot (And It’s Not Sirius Black)
June 18, 2025 - After 20 years of playing the wizard Sirius Black in Harry Potter, Gary Oldman has finally been sorted into a Hogwarts House.
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Why Gary Oldman thinks his performance in the Harry Potter movies was ‘mediocre’
December 30, 2023 - Gary Oldman shared the hardest scene he played as Sirius Black in the "Harry Potter" movies and why he thinks his performance was "mediocre."