Though he began his acting career in the late 90s, Oscar Isaac began to rise in prominence in the early-2010s, becoming one of the best actors working today with an impressive list of movies and TV shows to his name. Isaac worked as a character actor for years before his first major role as Joseph in the 2006 film, The Nativity Story. Following that, he was able to secure supporting roles in bigger projects like Robin Hood (2010) and Drive, before his major breakthrough as an actor came in the 2013 film Inside Llewyn Davis, where he played the titular character.
As his career continues to progress, Oscar Isaac has found himself acting in varied roles that include both character-driven small-scale stories, and several different major franchises. Some of these franchises include the MCU, Star Wars, and Spider-Man, where his villain turn in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse was one of the strongest aspects of the critically acclaimed movie. Oscar Isaac has even more on the horizon, too, with several big projects like Frankenstein and The King of Kings in the works.
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Scenes From A Marriage (2021)
Oscar Isaac as Jonathan Levy
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Scenes From a Marriage
Drama
Release Date
2021 – 2020
Network
HBO Max
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Sunita Mani
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A remake of the miniseries by Ingmar Bergman, Scenes from a Marriage stars Oscar Isaac and Jessica Chastain as Mira and Johnathan, an American couple whose disintegrating marriage is explored over the course of five episodes. The series explores a number of contradictory themes, such as love and hate, as well as monogamy and divorce. Nicole Beharie and Corey Stoll also star.
Seasons
1
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Hulu, Dis, MAX
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HBO’s Scenes From a Marriage had a lot to live up to, given that it was a remake of the incredible 1973 miniseries of the same name, directed by the legendary Ingmar Bergman, and it largely succeeds, though it doesn’t quite reach the same level as what came before. Focusing on an American couple and the disintegration of their marriage, Scenes From a Marriage is a poignant, often heartbreaking look at love and how it changes over time.
With projects like Scenes From a Marriage under his belt, he has proven time and again that he is electric on screen.
The greatest aspect of Scenes From a Marriage is the incredible central performances from Jessica Chastain and Oscar Isaac, as both of them turn out to be some of the best in their careers. Oscar Isaac is a revelation here, showing just how talented he is as an actor, arguably one of the best in his entire generation. With projects like Scenes From a Marriage under his belt, he has proven time and again that he is electric on screen.
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Moon Knight (2022)
Oscar Isaac as Marc Spector / Moon Knight, Steven Grant / Mr. Knight, Jake Lockley
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Moon Knight
Adventure
Drama
Action
Superhero
6/10
63
8/10
Release Date
2022 – 2021
Network
Disney Channel
Showrunner
Jeremy Slater
Directors
Steven Grant
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Writers
Danielle Iman, Jeremy Slater
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May Calamawy
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F. Murray Abraham
Moon Knight stars Oscar Isaac as Steven Grant, a gift-shop employee in London who discovers he has dissociative identity disorder. He shares a body with Marc Spector and together, they travel to Egypt to uncover a deadly mystery surrounding the gods. Moon Knight consisted of six episodes and was the fifth live-action TV show in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase 4. Also starring in the series is Ethan Hawke as the villainous Arthur Harrow and May Calamawy as Layla El-Faouly.
Franchise(s)
Marvel
Seasons
1
Story By
Danielle Iman
Streaming Service(s)
Dis
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When Marvel Studios announced that they would be producing television shows set in the MCU timeline for Disney+, it was the perfect opportunity for several characters to get their time in the spotlight. Moon Knight was one of the most anticipated series for Marvel, and it turned out pretty great, with the popular street-level hero finally getting his chance to shine. With its focus on Egyptian mythology, Moon Knight is able to focus on another aspect of the MCU, paving the way for the character to eventually cross over into film.
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Moon Knight works as well as it does, mostly because of the impressively committed performance by Oscar Isaac at the center of it all. Given the multiple personalities of Moon Knight, Oscar Isaac is given a lot of material to work with, and he nails everything that is asked of him. Jumping between Marc Spector (Moon Knight), Steven Grant (Mr. Knight), and Jake Lochley multiple times in the series, it’s one of the most impressive performances in the MCU in years.
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Drive (2011)
Oscar Isaac as Standard Gabriel
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Drive
R
Drama
Crime
9/10
10/10
Release Date
September 16, 2011
Runtime
100 minutes
Director
Nicolas Winding Refn
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Writers
Hossein Amini
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Ryan Gosling
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Albert Brooks
Starring Ryan Gosling as an unnamed Hollywood stunt driver (identified only as “the Driver”) who moonlights as a criminal getaway driver, Nicolas Winding Refn’s Drive follows the enigmatic Driver as he finds himself hunted by a gang of violent criminals. After becoming close with his neighbors, the Driver offers to help Standard (Oscar Isaac), who was recently released from prison, settle a debt with a robbery. But the job is far more complicated than it seems, and the Driver is forced to use everything at his disposal to survive.
Budget
$15 million
Studio(s)
FilmDistrict
Distributor(s)
FilmDistrict
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With a stellar performance by Ryan Gosling, Drive is a slow-burn drama that has moments of graphic violence, as an unnamed Hollywood stunt driver begins work as a getaway driver, while simultaneously falling for his troubled neighbor who has a young son. Drive is incredibly stylish, with stunning production design that really heightens the atmosphere in the film. Although Drive can be violent and sometimes relentless, it is tender and often quiet, making it a satisfying movie to watch.
Drive was a significant supporting role for Oscar Isaac’s career, and he does an incredible job playing Standard Gabriel, the debt-ridden husband of Carey Mulligan’s Irene Gabriel, who was recently released from prison, and enlists the help of Gosling’s character to help him rob a pawn shop. Though Drive isn’t the biggest role of Oscar Isaac’s career, he still knocks it out of the park, and each scene with him showcases his immense talent as an actor.
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Show Me A Hero (2015)
Oscar Isaac as Nick Wasicsko
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Show Me a Hero
TV-MA
Crime
Drama
War & Politics
History
Release Date
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2015 – 2014
Network
HBO
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Oscar Isaac
Mary Dorman
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Bob Balaban
Witness
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Jim Belushi
Terry Zaleski
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Jon Bernthal
Vinni Restiano
Creator(s)
David Simon
Character(s)
Mary Dorman, Witness, Terry Zaleski, Vinni Restiano, Nick Wasicsko, John Santos, Jr., Nay Noe Wasicsko, Dwayne Meeks, Michael Wasicsko, Tasha O’Neal, Skip, Nick Longo, Gail Wasicko, Henry J. Spallone, Leonard B. Sand, Oscar Newman, Norma O’Neal, Michael H. Sussman, Carmen Febles, Doreen Henderson, Jim Surdoval, Angelo Martinelli, Peter Smith, Billie Rowan, Neil DeLuca
Producers
David Simon, Gail Mutrux, Paul Haggis, William F. Zorzi
Seasons
1
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Based on the 1999 non-fiction book of the same name, Show Me a Hero details the city of Yonkers, New York and the efforts to desegregate public housing from 1987-1994. Like most HBO programming, Show Me a Hero was meticulous in its production design, capturing the time period of its story, while also emphatically highlighting the racial and social barriers faced within the community at the time.
Show Me a Hero was the first major role for Oscar Isaac in television, as the actor had only mostly appeared in films at that point in his career. He plays Nick Wasicsko, a former police officer turned Yonkers City Council member who is running in the mayoral election. Oscar Isaac’s first true foray into TV proved to be a great choice as he gives a truly fantastic performance throughout, which earned him a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Miniseries or Television Film.
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017)
Oscar Isaac as Poe Dameron
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Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi
PG-13
Sci-Fi
Action
Fantasy
Adventure
9/10
62
5.3/10
Release Date
December 15, 2017
Runtime
152 Minutes
Director
Rian Johnson
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Writers
Rian Johnson
Prequel(s)
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi, Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens
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Oscar Isaac
In the second installment of the Star Wars sequel trilogy, General Leia Organa leads the Resistance forces against the First Order. Meanwhile, Luke Skywalker struggles to come to terms with his past failures, while Rey urges him to train her in the Force and join the resistance. Culminating in a massive battle between the two armies, The Last Jedi raises the stakes of this intergalactic war, and sees the final fight of one beloved character.
Sequel(s)
Star Wars: Episode IX- The Rise of Skywalker
Franchise(s)
Star Wars
Budget
$317 million
Studio(s)
Lucasfilm
Distributor(s)
Disney
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Sometimes, it feels like Star Wars: The Last Jedi changed pop-culture discourse forever, and not in a good way, as the film has been incredibly divisive since it was released in 2017. Some claim it is the worst movie ever made, while others love everything about it. Despite the toxic conversation that still surrounds the movie, Star Wars: The Last Jedi is actually amazing, and one of the best projects of the Disney era. Perhaps the best part of the film was how it actually wanted to push the franchise forward, bringing up tough questions along the way.
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Oscar Isaac first appeared as Poe Dameron in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and although he was a major part of the marketing, his character didn’t get as much to do as it was originally thought. Thankfully, Star Wars: The Last Jedi explores Poe Dameron in greater depth, and Oscar Isaac gives one of the best performances in the movie, as the character must learn from the mistakes he keeps making and trust those ahead of him actually understand what they are doing.
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Dune (2021)
Oscar Isaac as Duke Leto Atreides
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Dune
PG-13
Action
Adventure
Science Fiction
Drama
5/10
31
8/10
Release Date
October 22, 2021
Runtime
155 minutes
Director
Denis Villeneuve
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Writers
Frank Herbert, Eric Roth, Denis Villeneuve, Jon Spaihts
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Dave Bautista
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Rebecca Ferguson
Studio(s)
Legendary Pictures
Distributor(s)
Warner Bros. Pictures
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There have been several attempts at adapting Frank Herbet’s monumentally foundational science fiction novel, but it wasn’t until Denis Villeneuve’s Dune in 2021 that it all came together to create something truly incredible. While Dune only covered about half of the novel, it was awe-inspiring from start to finish with some of the best production design and visual effects in modern-day blockbuster filmmaking. Patient and meticulous without ever getting boring, Dune set the perfect foundation for the franchise on film.
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Oscar Isaac is magnificent in Dune, playing Duke Leto Atreides, head of House Atreides, governor of Caladan, and Paul Atreides’ father, who is sent to take over operations on Arrakis by order of the Emperor. Oscar Isaac’s performance as Duke Leto Atreides gives the character so much depth. He is simultaneously strong while vulnerable with his son, giving him guidance and reassurance. It’s not the biggest role in the entire Dune franchise, but it is a significant one, and Oscar Isaac did incredible things with it.
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A Most Violent Year (2014)
Oscar Isaac as Abel Morales
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A Most Violent Year
R
Action
Crime
Documentary
Drama
Thriller
Release Date
December 30, 2014
Runtime
125 minutes
Director
J.C. Chandor
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J.C. Chandor
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Oscar Isaac
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David Oyelowo
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Set in New York City in 1981, A Most Violent Year tells the story of an immigrant business owner who goes to great lengths to protect his family and business during the most dangerous year in the city’s history. A Most Violent Year is a gritty and poignant, slow-burning thriller that is rife with atmosphere and strong performances. The film explores capitalism and greed to great effect, making it one of the more thought-provoking thrillers of its decade.
It’s a masterclass performance by Oscar Isaac, arguably one of the best in his entire career.
Following Inside Llewyn Davis, Oscar Isaac’s career really took off and A Most Violent Year was one of the first leading roles as a rising star, and he is just as good in it as he is in basically everything else. Oscar Isaac plays Abel Morales in the film, a fuel supplier who tries to retain his moral code following rampant violence and corruption that threatens his business and family. It’s a masterclass performance by Oscar Isaac, arguably one of the best in his entire career.
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Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse (2023)
Oscar Isaac as Miguel O’Hara / Spider-Man 2099
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
PG
Superhero
Animation
Action
Adventure
9/10
77
9/10
Release Date
June 2, 2023
Runtime
140 Minutes
Director
Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, Justin K. Thompson
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Writers
Dave Callaham, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller
Prequel(s)
Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse
Cast
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Shameik Moore
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Hailee Steinfeld
Sequel(s)
Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse
Franchise(s)
Spider-Verse, Spider-Man
Main Genre
Animation
Budget
$100 Million
Studio(s)
Sony, Marvel, Columbia Pictures
Distributor(s)
Sony
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse had the tough task of following up the groundbreaking film, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, just a few years earlier, focusing on Miles Morales stepping into the role of the titular character. The film expanded on everything that made its predecessor so great, placing an even bigger emphasis on the multiverse and raising the stakes higher than ever. With some of the best animation ever put to film, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is one of the best superhero movies of all time.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse was nominated for Best Animated Picture at the Oscars, but ultimately fell short against Hayao Miyazaki’s The Boy and the Heron.
Oscar Isaac does tremendous voice work in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse as he plays Miguel O’Hara, also known as Spider-Man 2099, another multiversal variant. While he is positioned as one of the good guys at the beginning, he takes a villain turn as the third act of the film approaches, and Oscar Isaac’s performance captures the urgency Miguel feels in the situation as he tries to stop Miles Morales from changing a canon event.
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Ex Machina (2015)
Oscar Isaac as Nathan Bateman
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Ex Machina
R
Sci-Fi
Drama
9/10
8.9/10
Release Date
April 10, 2015
Runtime
108 minutes
Director
Alex Garland
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Writers
Alex Garland
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Alicia Vikander
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Domhnall Gleeson
Budget
$15 million
Studio(s)
A24
Distributor(s)
A24, Universal Pictures
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Following a lonely programmer who is invited to the house of his company’s CEO to administer a Turing test to an artificially intelligent humanoid robot he created, Ex Machina is a masterpiece of science fiction and one of the best thrillers of the past two decades. As the narrative progresses, the atmosphere shift is incredible, and the end of the film allows viewers to linger on what happened long after it is over. It’s thought-provoking and shocking, with incredible performances throughout.
Oscar Isaac is a tour de force in Ex Machina as he plays Nathan Batemen, CEO of Blue Book and the creator of Alicia Vikander’s Ava. One of the most unnerving performances of Oscar Isaac’s career, his shift as the film progresses, and Batemen’s real intentions are revealed, is chilling. It also features one of the best dance scenes of all time, with Oscar Isaac tearing up the dance floor.
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Inside Llewyn Davis (2013)
Oscar Isaac as Llewyn Davis
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Inside Llewyn Davis
R
Musical
Comedy
10/10
8.7/10
Release Date
December 6, 2013
Runtime
105 minutes
Director
Joel Coen
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Writers
Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
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Oscar Isaac
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Carey Mulligan
Budget
$11 million
Studio(s)
StudioCanal
Distributor(s)
StudioCanal
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Directed by the Coen Brothers, Inside Llewyn Davis follows the titular character as he tries to find success as a folk singer while keeping his life in order. The film is set in 1961 over the span of one week, providing an intimate look at Llewyn Davis and the struggles he goes through. Simultaneously funny and incredibly sad, Inside Llewyn Davis is a masterpiece.
While Oscar Isaac was already showing how great of an actor he was, Inside Llewyn Davis was the big breakthrough of his career and the moment his career truly took off, eventually leading him to become one of the best actors working today. Oscar Issac gives his character so much depth with his most profound and gentle performance of his career. It’s easy to watch Inside Llewyn Davis and see why Oscar Isaac eventually became a star. He is really that good in it.
Oscar Isaac
Birthdate
March 9, 1979
Birthplace
Guatemala City, Guatemala Department, Guatemala
Notable Projects
Moon Knight, Dune
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