Oscar Isaac

Oscar Isaac (also credited as Óscar Isaac Hernández Estrada) is a Guatemala City–born actor celebrated for range, intensity, and a career that has helped widen how Latino characters are portrayed in mainstream cinema. Raised in the United States, he moved from early interests in music and theater to formal training at the Juilliard School, laying the groundwork for a screen presence that can shift from quiet vulnerability to commanding authority.

After a run of character parts in the 2000s, Isaac began drawing wider attention with roles such as Joseph in The Nativity Story, Bassam in Body of Lies, Orestes in Agora, and Prince John in Robin Hood. He also earned acclaim for portraying José Ramos-Horta in Balibo, alongside memorable turns in films like Sucker Punch, Pu-239, and The Life Before Her Eyes.

His profile surged with leading work in Inside Llewyn Davis, followed by standout performances across prestige drama and science fiction, and global recognition as Poe Dameron in the Star Wars sequel trilogy. On television, he headlined acclaimed limited series including Show Me a Hero, Scenes from a Marriage, and Marvel’s Moon Knight, while continuing to return to the stage for major classical roles.

Frequently cited by major outlets among the defining actors of his era, Isaac has earned top industry honors, including a Golden Globe win and an Emmy nomination, and has been recognized as an influential figure in contemporary culture.