8. Gary Oldman
One of the most respected actors in the world, Gary Oldman has built up one of the most versatile filmographies of any modern actor, having starred in both big budget franchises such as Harry Potter and Batman, as well as smaller films such as Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. Oldman first gained fame for his portrayal of over the top villains in movies like True Romance and Leon: the Professional but in recent years has played more heroic roles such as that of Commissioner Gordon in the Dark Knight series and Sirius Black in Harry Potter. Oldman is one of the most versatile actors of all time and is one of the favorites among other actors. Actors such as Tom Hardy, Brad Pitt, Ryan Gosling, and many others have called Oldman their favorite actor. Despite his storied career, Oldman has only one Academy Award nomination to date, an oversight the Academy should fix as soon as possible.