Gary Oldman: 'Harry Potter' and 'Batman' Roles Saved My Career and Personal Life

The actor credits the blockbuster franchises for allowing him to balance his acting career and family responsibilities as a single father.

Gary Oldman credits his roles in the 'Harry Potter' and 'Batman' franchises for saving his career and personal life during a challenging period when he was a single father.
The actor turned down many roles due to the need to care for his children, but the blockbuster franchises allowed him to earn significant income while still being able to spend time with his kids.
Oldman played Sirius Black in the 'Harry Potter' series and Commissioner Gordon in Christopher Nolan's 'Dark Knight' trilogy.
The shooting schedules for these franchises were convenient for Oldman, allowing him to balance his acting career and family life.
Oldman expressed gratitude for these opportunities, stating they allowed him to do the least amount of work for the most amount of money and then be home with his kids.