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
George A. Romero
for George A. Romero in Master of Nightmares: The Stephen King Story
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"Master of Nightmares" follows Stephen King from his childhood in the small town of Durham, Maine, where he first discovered his love for storytelling and the macabre, to his early struggles as a writer, juggling odd jobs to support his growing family while relentlessly pursuing his dream of becoming a published author. As King's career takes off with the success of "Carrie" and "The Shining," the film explores the highs and lows of fame, the pressures of expectations, and the personal demons that haunt him. From his battles with addiction to his near-fatal accident in 1999, King's journey is one of resilience and redemption, a testament to the power of storytelling to heal and inspire. Featuring a cast of talented actors portraying iconic figures from King's life, "Master of Nightmares" offers an intimate portrait of the man behind the horror, capturing his wit, warmth, and unyielding passion for writing. With a soundtrack that echoes the eerie melodies of his most beloved adaptations and a visual style that pays homage to his vivid imagination, the film immerses viewers in the world of Stephen King like never before.
