Oscar Isaac: podcast appearances and interviews

Óscar Isaac Hernández Estrada is an American actor born on March 9, 1979. Originally from Guatemala, he moved to the United States as an infant and developed an early interest in acting, participating in plays and joining a punk band as a teenager. A graduate of the Juilliard School, Isaac began his film career with minor roles before achieving recognition for supporting performances in films such as Robin Hood and Drive. His first major role was as Joseph in The Nativity Story in 2006, and he received an AACTA Award for Best Supporting Actor for portraying José Ramos-Horta in the Australian film Balibo in 2009. Isaac gained further acclaim with supporting parts and a breakthrough leading role as a singer in Inside Llewyn Davis in 2013, which earned him a Golden Globe nomination. His career includes leading roles in films like A Most Violent Year, Ex Machina, and the sci-fi films Annihilation and Dune. He is well known for playing Poe Dameron in the Star Wars sequel trilogy and has starred in the historical drama Operation Finale, as well as the Marvel series Moon Knight. Isaac's television work includes leading roles in miniseries such as Show Me a Hero, Scenes from a Marriage, and Beef. His stage work features title roles in Shakespearean plays and contemporary theater. Recognized for his versatility, Isaac has received numerous accolades including a Golden Globe Award, a Primetime Emmy Award nomination, and an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from Juilliard. He has been recognized as one of the most influential people in the world by Time magazine and was named the best actor of his generation by Vanity Fair.