This isn’t surprising but it is still such a great result as 'Darkest Hour' actor Gary Oldman has picked up the Oscar for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role.br br The 59-year-old actor's powerful turn as Winston Churchill in 'Darkest Hour' earned him the Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role statuette and he appeared emotional as he took to the stage to accept the accolade.br br The now Academy Award Winning star ended his speech by thanking his 99-year-old mother and telling her to get ready for a celebration.br br Gary - who was previously nominated for the award for 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' in 2012 - beat out the likes of Timothée Chalamet and Daniel Day-Lewis.