Oldman calls Best Actor nod ‘extremely humbling, gratifying and delightful.’ By Kara Warner Gary Oldman in “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” Photo: Focus Features Once again, the announcement of the Academy Awards nominations has made for a flurry of exciting headlines and news stories and lots of bets won and lost in Vegas. In addition to the early-morning reveal of the full list of Oscar-nominated individuals and films , the most exciting aspect of Oscar nomination day is the universal delight and happiness expressed by the lucky folks in question. Celebrated thespian and first-time nominee Gary Oldman was humbled by his Best Actor nomination for “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.” “This afternoon in Berlin I have learned that I was nominated for an Academy Award in the category of Best Actor,” he said in a statement. “You may have heard this before, but it has never been truer than it is for me today, it is extremely humbling, gratifying and delightful to have your work recognized by the Academy, and to join the celebrated ranks of previous nominees and colleagues. Amazing.” Another first-time nominee in the Best Actor category is Demi
