Gary Oldman wins best actor Bafta for 'Darkest Hour'
19 Feb 2018 / 08:55 H.
British actor Gary Oldman poses on the red carpet upon arrival at the Bafta British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Feb 18, 2018. — AFP
GARY Oldman won the best actor award on Sunday at the British Bafta awards for his role in Darkest Hour, the portrayal of Winston Churchill's steely leadership of Britain in World War II.
Oldman edged out Daniel Day-Lewis for Phantom Thread, Timothee Chalamet for Call Me by Your Name, Daniel Kaluuya for Get Out and Jamie Bell for Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool to claim the top male acting prize.
The British actor was heavily tipped for the Bafta after winning a Golden Globe last month for his depiction of the former prime minister, as well as earning critical acclaim and an Oscar nomination. — AFP