Oscar Isaac

Actor

American Guatemala City, Guatemala

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth09/03/1979
Age47 years
BirthplaceGuatemala City, Guatemala

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameÓscar Isaac Hernández Estrada
DescriptionAmerican actor recognized for his versatility and ability to break stereotypes. Known for intense, nuanced performances across diverse roles in film, television, and theater.

Educational Qualification(s)

Drama TrainingGraduated from Juilliard in 2005

Personal Life

LifestyleSpent musical years living a straight-edge lifestyle
InterestsMusician and guitarist, performed in punk bands in high school, later became lead singer of the Blinking Underdogs

Relationships & More

SpouseElvira Lind (film director, married 2017)

Family

MotherMaria (Guatemalan)
FatherOscar (Cuban)
ChildrenTwo children with Elvira Lind

Career

Breakthrough RoleInside Llewyn Davis (2013) - Golden Globe nomination
Major Roles
  • Joseph in The Nativity Story (2006)
  • José Ramos-Horta in Balibo (2009) - AACTA Award for Best Supporting Actor
  • Prince John in Robin Hood (2010)
  • Standard Gabriel in Drive (2011)
  • Abel Morales in A Most Violent Year (2014)
  • Ava creator in Ex Machina (2015)
  • Poe Dameron in Star Wars sequel trilogy (2015-2019)
  • Apocalypse in X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)
  • City council member in Show Me a Hero (2015) - Golden Globe Award
  • Chani's father in Dune (2021)
  • Voice work in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)
  • CIA agent in The Bourne Legacy (2012)
  • Tech entrepreneur in Ex Machina (2015)
  • Operation Finale (2018) - first venture into production
  • Annihilation (2018)
  • Dune (2021)
  • The Card Counter (2021)
ProductionCo-founded Mad Gene Media with wife Elvira Lind

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Hurricane Andrew destroyed his family's home in Miami in 1992
2. Parents divorced around the time of Hurricane Andrew; moved with mother to Palm Beach
3. Formed a band with boys he met in a trailer park in Palm Beach
4. Had limited acting experience when accepted to Juilliard
5. Initially considered himself unfit for Star Wars role but was convinced by director J.J. Abrams
6. Performed songs for films 10 Years and Inside Llewyn Davis
7. Won Grace Award for film at MovieGuide in 2007
8. Had a small role in All About the Benjamins (2002)
9. Appeared in television series Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2006)
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