Any fans of Oscar-winning actor Sir Gary Oldman will be buzzing to know he’s just received a knighthood for his services to drama.
The 67-year-old A-lister boasts a multitude of accolades throughout his decade-spanning career, including his portrayal of the fan-favourite role of Sirius Black in the Harry Potter film franchise, as well as his starring role in The Darkest Hour, which saw him sweep the 2018 awards season, winning an Academy Award and a BAFTA.
Sir Gary accepted the honour from Prince William at Windsor Castle on Tuesday (30 September), saying he felt ‘very emotional’ after receiving it.
During the milestone moment, the Prince of Wales – who told Sir Gary he was a fan of the TV series he stars in, Slow Horses – made a light-hearted comment about the hygiene of his unkempt character, Jackson Lamb.
Sir Gary Oldman received a knighthood from Prince William on Tuesday (30 September) (PA)
William told Sir Gary that every time he sees him on screen as the veteran MI5 agent, he feels compelled to give him a good hosing down.
“I just want to give you a good wash,” Sir Gary recalled William saying.
The actor said he joked in reply: “Well, I think I’ve scrubbed up OK today.”
He also noted that was ‘a lot of fun’ playing Jackson Lamb on the Apple TV+ show, adding: “He’s got sort of an acid wit, sarcastic, he drinks too much, smokes too much, eats all the wrong things.
“Who wouldn’t want to play that?”
After being awarded the knighthood, Sir Gary said: “It was emotional. Very emotional. We spoke (for) a minute, but I almost couldn’t find my voice.
“I think I feel very honoured, very humbled and flattered, I think in equal measure.
“It compares to nothing else. It’s a singular event, that is what it is.”
The True Romance star continued: “I thought the Oscar was a big deal. No disrespect to the academy, but it sort of pales in comparison to this. It’s just been wonderful.”
Speaking about his conversation with the prince, Sir Gary added: “He mentioned The Fifth Element and Churchill of Darkest Hour.
“He said he was very happy that I was here today and that it was he who had the opportunity to present me with (the honour).”
Sir Gary made his directorial debut with a semi-autobiographical piece about his childhood titled Nil by Mouth in 1997.
The acclaimed film earned him Baftas for outstanding British film and best original screenplay in 1998.
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