Oscar Isaac was born on March 9, 1979, in Guatemala and raised in Miami, Florida. His full name is Oscar Isaac Hernández Estrada. He grew up in a Christian household and showed creative interests at an early age. During his teenage years, Isaac played guitar and sang for his band, The Blinking Underdogs. His adolescence also included mischievous behavior, which led to his expulsion from a private school for actions such as setting off a fire extinguisher inside the gym and defacing property.
Isaac eventually turned his focus to acting, training at the prestigious Juilliard School in New York City. While attending Juilliard as a member of the Drama Division’s Group 34, he also began gaining experience in professional theater productions, laying the foundation for his future acting career.
Oscar Isaac's breakout role came in 2009 when he portrayed Nobel Laureate José Ramos-Horta in the Australian film Balibo, earning him the Australian Film Institute Award for Best Supporting Actor. This performance helped introduce him to international audiences and opened doors in both American and Australian cinema.
He has since built a diverse portfolio with prominent roles in films such as Robin Hood, W.E., Drive, 10 Years, and the critically acclaimed Inside Llewyn Davis, which earned him a Golden Globe nomination. Other significant credits include A Most Violent Year, Ex Machina, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi, X-Men: Apocalypse, and The Promise.
In 2015, Isaac received critical acclaim for his portrayal of former Yonkers mayor Nick Wasicsko in the HBO miniseries Show Me a Hero. His performance earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television, further solidifying his reputation as a versatile, compelling actor.
| Birth Date: | 9 Mar, 1979 |
| Age: | 41 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Guatemala City |
| residence: | Miami |
| Education: | Juilliard School Miami Dade College |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American actor and singer |
| Net Worth 2021: | 10 million |
