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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Hannah Roberts

Oscar-winning actor Gary Oldman given knighthood in King’s Birthday Honours

Gary Oldman at the Cannes Film Festival (Doug Peters/PA) - (PA Archive)

Oscar-winning actor Gary Oldman has been given a knighthood in the King’s Birthday Honours for services to drama.

The London-born film star, 67, is known for his versatile acting style having portrayed a range of figures, from former prime minister Sir Winston Churchill to Sex Pistols member Sid Vicious.

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