Oscar Isaac (born March 9, 1979, in Guatemala City, Guatemala) is a Guatemalan-American actor, producer, and musician. Raised in Miami, Florida, he studied acting at the Juilliard School and began his career with stage productions and supporting film roles, steadily earning recognition for his versatility and dramatic skill.
He gained critical acclaim for Inside Llewyn Davis, earning a Golden Globe nomination, and later achieved international fame through Ex Machina, Star Wars, Dune, Moon Knight, and Scenes from a Marriage. Known for emotional intensity, charisma, and remarkable range, he became one of the most respected actors of his generation.
He has continued leading major projects such as Frankenstein, The King of Kings, and In the Hand of Dante, while also working as a producer. Balancing independent films with global franchises, he has built a career defined by artistic ambition, critical recognition, and a strong influence on contemporary cinema and television.