In Antony Bunko's bio, readers learn about Gary Oldman's tough childhood and an abusive father who left his family when Oldman was seven. We hear the story of how he gave up music to pursue an acting career. The bio explores Oldman's accomplished film and directing career and investigates his unsettled personal life, including his struggles with alcohol. His second marriage to actress Uma Thurman (1990-1992) is also profiled.