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Óscar Isaac Hernández Estrada (born March 9, 1979) is an American actor. Recognized for his versatility, he has been credited with breaking stereotypes about Latino characters in Hollywood. He was named the best actor of his generation by Vanity Fair in 2017 and one of the 25 greatest actors of the 21st century by The New York Times in 2020.
Learn about the life and career of Oscar Isaac, a Guatemalan-Cuban actor and musician who starred in films such as Inside Llewyn Davis, Ex Machina, and Star Wars. Find out his birth name, height, family, awards, trivia, and more.
- Actor, Producer, Soundtrack
- March 9, 1979
Mar 5, 2024 · Oscar Isaac Guatemalan-born American actor known for his versatility in roles, from Prince John in Robin Hood (2010) to family man Abel Morales in A Most Violent Year (2014) to dashing fighter pilot Poe Dameron in the Star Wars film series. Isaac was born in Guatemala City to a Guatemalan mother,
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Jul 19, 2022 · Guatemalan American actor Oscar Isaac has swung between noble and damaged characters in films like 'Inside Llewyn Davis' and 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens,' as well as in miniseries like 'Show Me ...
Apr 27, 2022 · May Calamawy and Oscar Isaac in "Moon Knight." Gabor Kotschy / ©Marvel Studios 2022. Isaac's co-star on the show, May Calamawy, agrees with the Latino actor on the challenges their roles presented.
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Oscar Isaac was born Óscar Isaac Hernández Estrada in Guatemala, to a Guatemalan mother, María Eugenia, and a Cuban father, Oscar Gonzalo Hernández-Cano, a pulmonologist. Oscar was raised in Miami, Florida. Before he became an actor, he played lead guitar and sang vocals in his band the Blinking Underdogs.
Oct 19, 2021 · The actor reveals how he prepared for his acclaimed performance as a former Abu Ghraib soldier in Paul Schrader's drama. He also discusses his other projects, including 'Dune' and 'Scenes from a Marriage'.
