Los Angeles Jan 8 (IANS) Actor Gary Oldman took home his first Golden Globe Award in Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture-Drama category for his portrayal of Winston Churchill in "Darkest Hour".
Oldman called for a change in the world while accepting his trophy at the award gala held here on Sunday.
"Well I feel very humbled and surprised to have been asked to this stage. I would like to congratulate my fellow nominees for your beautiful work I am in very fine company this evening indeed. I m very proud of ‘Darkest Hour " Oldman said.
"It illustrates that words and actions can change the world and boy-o-boy does it need some changing."
Oldman was up against Timothée Chalamet for "Call Me by Your Name" Daniel Day-Lewis for "Phantom Thread" Tom Hanks for "The Post" and Denzel Washington for "Roman J. Israel Esq.". This was Oldman s first Golden Globe nomination and first win.
The actor also quoted his character in his acceptance speech and thanked the whole team.
"Winston Churchill said ‘My taste is very simple. I am easily satisfied with the very best . And I am surrounded by the very best " Oldman said.
The 59-year-old had a special mention for his wife Gisele Schmidt who was visibly emotional in the audience.
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