Age: 47
male
Óscar Isaac Hernández Estrada (born March 9, 1979) is an American actor. Recognized for his versatility, he has been credited with breaking stereotypes about Latino characters in Hollywood. He was named the best actor of his generation by Vanity Fair in 2017 and one of the 25 greatest actors of the 21st century by The New York Times in 2020. His accolades include a Golden Globe Award and a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award. In 2016, he featured on Time's list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Born in Guatemala, Isaac moved with his family to the United States as an infant. As a teenager, he joined a punk band, acted in plays and made his film debut in a minor role. A graduate of the Juilliard School, Isaac was a character actor in films for much of the 2000s. His first major role was that of Joseph in the biblical drama The Nativity Story (2006), and he won an AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for portraying political leader José Ramos-Horta in the Australian film Balibo (2009). After gaining recognition for playing supporting parts in Robin Hood (2010) and Drive (2011), Isaac had his breakthrough with the eponymous role of a singer in the musical drama Inside Llewyn Davis (2013), which earned him a Golden Globe nomination. Isaac's career progressed with leading roles in the crime drama A Most Violent Year (2014), the thriller Ex Machina (2015) and the superhero film X-Men: Apocalypse (2016). He became a global star with the role of Poe Dameron in the Star Wars sequel trilogy (2015–2019). Isaac starred in the historical drama Operation Finale (2018)—which marked his first venture into production—the science fiction films Annihilation (2018), Dune (2021), and Frankenstein (2025), the crime drama The Card Counter (2021), and the animated superhero film Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023). On television, Isaac was the lead in three miniseries: Show Me a Hero (2015), in which his portrayal of Nick Wasicsko won him a Golden Globe Award, Scenes from a Marriage (2021), and the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Moon Knight (2022). His stage work includes title roles in Romeo and Juliet (2007), Hamlet (2017) and The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window (2023). Description above from the Wikipedia article Oscar Isaac, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Oscar Isaac
David Navarro
for David Navarro in Californication: The Red Hot Chili Peppers Story
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"Californication: The Red Hot Chili Peppers Story" is an exhilarating biopic that takes audiences on an unforgettable ride through the life and times of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. This high-energy, music-driven film captures the essence of the band's incredible journey, from their humble beginnings to becoming one of the world's most beloved and enduring rock acts. The film begins in the gritty streets of Los Angeles in the early 1980s, where a group of misfit musicians—Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Hillel Slovak, and Jack Irons—come together with a shared passion for music. Their raw talent and fearless attitude quickly set them apart, but their path to success is anything but easy. As they navigate the city's underground music scene, they face personal demons, addiction, and heartbreak, all while crafting their unique blend of punk, funk, and rock that would become their signature sound. "Californication" explores the band's ups and downs, from the tragic loss of Hillel Slovak to the arrival of guitarist John Frusciante, whose arrival propels the Chili Peppers to new heights. It's a story of resilience, friendship, and the unbreakable bond that defines the band's enduring legacy.
