Gary Oldman Awarded a Knighthood and Reveals His Hogwarts House

Gary Oldman, the actor known to Harry Potter fans as Sirius Black, has officially been knighted. And in a recent podcast, he revealed what he believes his Hogwarts House to be.

The knighthood honor came as part of King Charles III’s annual Birthday Honours list. Oldman, now 67, was recognized for his decades-long contribution to drama, which spans stage, film, and television. 

Though his character was a Gryffindor, Oldman jokingly admitted that he identifies more with another Hogwarts House. During a lighthearted appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Oldman was asked which House he might belong to.

Host Josh Horowitz asked if he had ever taken the online sorting quiz, to which Oldman responded, “Have I ever what?” before laughing as Horowitz listed the Hogwarts Houses and their traits.

When told the characteristics of Hufflepuff – loyalty, patience, and dedication – he agreed that those traits likely suited him best before joking about mispronouncing the name of the House.

Outside the wizarding world, Oldman’s acting resume includes critically acclaimed performances in films such as Dracula, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, and The Dark Knight trilogy. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour, and has more recently starred in the Apple TV+ spy series Slow Horses.

Oldman began his career on stage, including work with the Royal Shakespeare Company, and has long been regarded as one of the most versatile actors of his generation. His knighthood is not only a personal milestone but also a recognition of his impact on British cinema and theater.

Oldman joins a whole host of Potter actors who have also received knighthoods and damehoods, including Dame Imelda Staunton (Professor Umbridge), Dame Emma Thompson (Professor Trelawney), the late Sir John Hurt (Garrick Ollivander), Dame Julie Walters (Mrs. Weasley), Sir Kenneth Branagh (Gilderoy Lockhart), the late Dame Maggie Smith (Professor McGonagall), and the late Sir Michael Gambon (Albus Dumbledore).

While many on this year’s Honours list were recognized for public service, Oldman’s award stands out as a celebration of cultural influence, highlighting his accomplishments in film and theater.