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Óscar Isaac Hernández Estrada (born March 9, 1979) is an acclaimed American actor recognized for his diverse range of roles and his efforts in breaking the stereotypes about Latino characters in Hollywood. In 2017, he was named the best actor of his generation by Vanity Fair, and in 2020, he was recognized by The New York Times as one of the 25 greatest actors of the 21st century. His impressive list of accolades includes a Golden Globe Award and a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award, and he also featured on Time's list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2016.
Born in Guatemala, Isaac moved with his family to the US when he was an infant. During his teenage years, he dabbled into punk music, theater, and film - even landing his film debut in a minor role. A graduate of the Juilliard School, Isaac spent most of the early 2000s as a supporting actor in various films until his breakthrough with his titular role in the musical drama Inside Llewyn Davis. His career continued to flourish with appearances in blockbuster hits such as Star Wars, X-Men: Apocalypse, and Spiderman. Isaac also gained critical acclaim in his TV appearances and stage roles, including Scenes from a Marriage and Moon Knight.
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Given Name: Óscar Isaac Hernández Estrada
Born: Guatemala City, Guatemala
Citizenship: Guatemala, United States
Birthday: March 9, 1979
Occupations: Actor, Producer
Years Active: 1998-present
Children: 2
Spouses: Elvira Lind
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi
Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker
Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Triple Frontier
Ex Machina
A Most Violent Year
Inside Llewyn Davis
Dune: Part One
At Eternity's Gate
Mojave
Annihilation
The Two Faces of January
The Card Counter
Life Itself
X-Men: Apocalypse
In Secret
The Nativity Story
Suburbicon
The Addams Family 2
The Addams Family
Operation Finale
Big Gold Brick
The Promise
For Greater Glory
The King of Kings
Making a Scene
Inside ‘Inside Llewyn Davis’
Ticky Tacky
Outlaws - For Greater Glory
Revenge for Jolly!
Another Day, Another Time: Celebrating the Music of ‘Inside Llewyn Davis’
Through the Looking Glass: Making ‘Ex Machina’
Show Me a Hero
Star Wars: Greatest Moments
Lightningface
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
The Force of Sound
The Director and the Jedi
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge - Adventure Awaits
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Pu-239
Lenny The Wonder Dog
The Letter Room
Creating a Character: The Moni Yakim Legacy
The Skywalker Legacy
Beirut: An MCC Virtual TV Event
Marvel Studios’ 2021 Disney+ Day Special
The Making of ‘Dune: Part One’
Dune
Scenes from a Marriage
Moon Knight
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Moon Knight
The Skywalker Legacy
Beirut: An MCC Virtual TV Event
Scenes from a Marriage
Balibo
Che: Part One
Antigone in Ferguson
Illtown
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance | Disneyland Resort
Netflix Tudum 2025
Track the complete movie timeline of Oscar Isaac, including all film releases, career breakthroughs, and notable roles. Follow their journey from early performances to recent blockbusters and upcoming projects.
2025
The King of Kings
Jesus Christ
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance | Disneyland Resort
Poe Dameron
Netflix Tudum 2025
Self
2022
Big Gold Brick
Anselm Vogelweide
The Making of ‘Dune: Part One’
Self
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Moon Knight
Self - Marc Spector / Steven Grant / Moon Knight / Mr. Knight
2021
Dune: Part One
Duke Leto Atreides
The Card Counter
William Tell
The Addams Family 2
Gomez Addams
Marvel Studios’ 2021 Disney+ Day Special
Marc Spector / Steven Grant / Moon Knight (archive footage)
Dune
Duke Leto Atreides
2020
The Letter Room
Richard
Creating a Character: The Moni Yakim Legacy
Self
The Skywalker Legacy
Self
Beirut: An MCC Virtual TV Event
Torch
The Skywalker Legacy
Self
Beirut: An MCC Virtual TV Event
Torch
Antigone in Ferguson
Creon
2019
Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker
Poe Dameron
Triple Frontier
Santiago 'Pope' Garcia
The Addams Family
Gomez Addams
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge - Adventure Awaits
Self
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Poe Dameron
2018
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Interesting Person #1
At Eternity's Gate
Paul Gauguin
Annihilation
Kane
Life Itself
Will
Operation Finale
Peter Malkin
The Force of Sound
Poe Dameron (archive footage)
The Director and the Jedi
Self
2017
Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi
Poe Dameron
Suburbicon
Bud Cooper
The Promise
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Poe Dameron
2015
Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens
Ex Machina
Through the Looking Glass: Making ‘Ex Machina’
Self
Star Wars: Greatest Moments
Self
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Poe Dameron
2014
A Most Violent Year
The Two Faces of January
In Secret
Inside ‘Inside Llewyn Davis’
Self
Ticky Tacky
Lucien
2013
Inside Llewyn Davis
Making a Scene
Man
Another Day, Another Time: Celebrating the Music of ‘Inside Llewyn Davis’
Self
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