Actor Gary Oldman won the award for the lead actor at the 90th annual Academy Awards for his performance as Winston Churchill in Joe Wright’s film Darkest Hour.
Accepting the award, Oldman said, “I’ve lived in America for the longest time, and I am deeply grateful to her for the loves and the friendships I have made and the many wonderful gifts it has given me. My home, my livelihood, my family, and now my Oscar.” He then saluted Churchill in his speech and described him as a “marvelous company on what can be described as an incredible journey.”
He further thanked director Joe Wright, adding, “It only took 20 years for us to work together, but it was well worth the wait.”
Oldman concluded his speech by acknowledging his mother, who he said, “is older than the Oscar.”
He said, “She is 99 years young, next birthday. And she’s watching the ceremony from the comfort of her sofa. I say to my mother, thank you for your love and support. Put the kettle on. I’m bringing Oscar home.”
The actor has also received the British Academy award, the Golden Globe, the Critics’ Choice prize, and the Screen Actors Guild trophy for the same as well.
