Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 09/03/1979 |
| Age | 47 years |
| Birthplace | Guatemala City, Guatemala |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Óscar Isaac Hernández Estrada |
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| Description | American 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 Training | Graduated from Juilliard in 2005 |
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Personal Life
| Lifestyle | Spent musical years living a straight-edge lifestyle |
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| Interests | Musician and guitarist, performed in punk bands in high school, later became lead singer of the Blinking Underdogs |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Elvira Lind (film director, married 2017) |
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Family
| Mother | Maria (Guatemalan) |
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| Father | Oscar (Cuban) |
| Children | Two children with Elvira Lind |
Career
| Breakthrough Role | Inside Llewyn Davis (2013) - Golden Globe nomination |
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| Major Roles |
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| Production | Co-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) |