I never realized how photogenic he is until I saw all these pics. Of course the photographer also is a major factor. I always appreciated him as a brilliant actor. some great photographer once said what makes a great object for the camera is a cameleon quality. Maybe a lot of photographers say that, I dunno. All I know is, Oldman has the magic quality photographers love.
In some pics he reminds me of John Lennon, others of Christian Slater. He's like an *older, wiser, sexier* Slater.
I remember hearing of his youthful and darker days. Alcoholism will bring out the worst in people. If he is truly recovered, then he is free to be his best self. I believe he is recovered and doing brilliant.