Fan Casting Gary Oldman as Lester Burnham in American Beauty (1999)

goatjoker made this fan casting suggestion on February 1, 2023. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

Gary Oldman as Lester Burnham in American Beauty (1999)

Gary Oldman

66 years old

Gary Leonard Oldman (born 21 March 1958) is an English actor and filmmaker. Regarded as one of the best actors of his generation, he is known for his versatility and intense acting style. He receiv...

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Lester Burnham in American Beauty (1999)

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Gary Oldman

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Lester Burnham

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American Beauty (1999)

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American Beauty (1999)

American Beauty (1999)

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by Alan Ball

Lester Burnham is a man in his forties in crisis, tired of his job and his wife, who wakes up from his lethargy when he meets his daughter's attractive friend, whom he will try to impress at all co...

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Gary Oldman is known for his roles in Batman Begins, The Dark Knight Rises, and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. He has been suggested by fans for 11,361 roles on myCast, including Best in Best & Worst Comic Book Castings. Similar actors include Robert De Niro, Jeff Bridges, and Josh Brolin. Gary Oldman was suggested to play Lester Burnham in American Beauty (1999) by goatjoker. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Mel Gibson, Willem Dafoe, and Bruce Willis. American Beauty (1999) has 10 roles, including Colonel Frank Fitts, Jane Burnham, and Carolyn Burnham.

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