Gary Oldman’s net worth over time
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| Date | Estimate | Source |
| Aug 2024 | $40 million | Celebrity Net Worth · page last updated August 28, 2024 |
Where the money comes from
These are the main sources of wealth named in the reporting we cite. No published source breaks the total into exact amounts, so we do not show percentages.
Gary Oldman’s fortune in real-life terms
Based on the Celebrity Net Worth estimate above. Median full-time U.S. pay is $65,416 a year ($1,258 a week, BLS, Q2 2026), before taxes. Typical (median) U.S. family net worth is $216,100 (Federal Reserve, 2025 Survey of Consumer Finances).
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Gary Oldman has an estimated net worth of $40 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth, Gary Oldman net worth page (figures as of August 28, 2024).
Sir Gary Oldman is an English actor and filmmaker who was born on 21 March 1958. Known for his versatility and intense acting style, he has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award and three BAFTAs, as well as nominations for four Primetime Emmy Awards. His films have grossed over US$11 billion worldwide, making him one of the highest-grossing actors of all time.
He began acting in theatre in 1979 and made his film debut in Remembrance in 1982. He rose to prominence with Sid and Nancy in 1986 and Prick Up Your Ears in 1987, and achieved wider recognition as Lee Harvey Oswald in JFK in 1991 and Count Dracula in Bram Stoker's Dracula in 1992. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for playing Sir Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour in 2017, and was made a Knight Bachelor in the 2025 Birthday Honours.
How Gary Oldman makes his money
Film work has been the core of his income. His films have grossed over US$11 billion worldwide, from villains in Léon: The Professional, The Fifth Element and Air Force One to leading parts in Darkest Hour and Mank.
Franchise roles add to that, including Sirius Black in the Harry Potter series from 2004 to 2011 and James Gordon in The Dark Knight trilogy from 2005 to 2012, and voice work as Lord Shen in Kung Fu Panda 2.
On television he plays Jackson Lamb in the Apple TV+ thriller Slow Horses, which has brought him Emmy nominations and a lead salary on a hit streaming series.
He also wrote and directed the film Nil by Mouth in 1997, which gives him credits beyond acting.
His estimate
Celebrity Net Worth estimates Gary Oldman's net worth at $40 million, on its page last updated August 28, 2024. That figure is an outside estimate of what the star has earned and kept after taxes, fees and spending. It is not an official number, and the star has not confirmed it or published personal finances.
This figure comes from an earlier update than most of our profiles, so newer work may not be fully reflected in it. We will add any newer dated estimate from a named outlet to the chart above, and we never fill in the years between published figures.
Career and money timeline
- 1982
Makes his film debut in Remembrance.
- 1986
Plays Sid Vicious in Sid and Nancy.
- 1992
Plays Count Dracula in Bram Stoker's Dracula.
- 1997
Writes and directs Nil by Mouth.
- 2004
Joins the Harry Potter series as Sirius Black.
- 2017
Wins the Oscar for Darkest Hour.
Gary Oldman net worth FAQ
What is Gary Oldman's net worth?
Gary Oldman's net worth is an estimated $40 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth, Gary Oldman net worth page (August 28, 2024). It is an estimate, not an official figure.
How did Gary Oldman get so rich?
The main sources named in the reporting we cite are: Film salaries, Franchise roles, Television, Directing.
Is Gary Oldman a billionaire?
Not by current published estimates. Gary Oldman is estimated at $40 million.
Which film won Gary Oldman an Oscar?
He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for playing Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour in 2017.
Sources
- Celebrity Net Worth, Gary Oldman net worth page (August 28, 2024)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Usual Weekly Earnings (Q2 2026) (July 2026)
- Federal Reserve, 2025 Survey of Consumer Finances (median family net worth, Table 4) (October 2026)
- Background facts: Wikipedia, Gary Oldman (accessed November 4, 2026). Used for career facts only, never for figures.
Photo: Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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