For most of his career, Tom Pelphrey carved out a reputation as an actor who brought soul to supporting characters. GARY OLDMAN: I’m good. OLDMAN: It does help when you feel that the work is good and then you want to promote it. OLDMAN: Also, you’re at a point in your life where you’ve got Kaley, you’ve got Matilda [Pelphrey’s daughter], you’re successful. I don’t know how I got his number, but I called him directly and I remember we had a conversation for about half an hour.