Oscar Isaac
Actor Known for "Inside Llewyn Davis," "Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens" & "X-Men: Apocalypse"
Oscar Isaac is an Guatemalan-American actor and singer.
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Oscar Isaac is an Guatemalan-American actor and singer.
Isaac was raised in Miami, Florida. While in Miami, he played lead guitar and sang vocals for his band The Blinking Underdogs. Isaac then graduated from the Juilliard School in New York City, where he was part of the Drama Division’s Group 34 (2001–2005).
Isaac’s first major film role was as Joseph opposite Keisha Castle-Hughes in the film “The Nativity Story.” He also had a small role in “All About the Benjamins” and in “Guerrilla,” Part Two of the Che Guevara biopic “Che.”
Isaac was awarded the Australian Film Institute Award for Best Supporting Actor of 2009, for his role as José Ramos-Horta in “Balibo.” Isaac played Prince John in the 2010 film “Robin Hood.” Later that year, he portrayed a security guard in the film “W.E.,” which was directed by Madonna and released in September 2011. In the same month, Isaac starred in the crime drama “Drive.” He also had a role in “10 Years,” in which he played a musician. He performed his own song “Never Had” in the film. “Never Had” and “You Ain’t Goin Nowhere” were included in the movie’s soundtrack.
He has made an appearance in the television series “Law & Order: Criminal Intent.” He appeared as Romeo in the Public Theater’s “Shakespeare in the Park” performances of Romeo and Juliet and Two Gentlemen of Verona.
In 2013, Isaac starred in the film “Inside Llewyn Davis,” written and directed by the Coen Brothers. Isaac played a talented yet unsuccessful folk singer in a drama set in Greenwich Village in 1961. The film won the Grand Prix at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival. On December 3, 2013, Isaac was cast alongside Jessica Chastain in J.C. Chandor’s film “A Most Violent Year,” replacing actor Javier Bardem.
Isaac was cast as Poe Dameron in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and reprised the role for its sequal “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.” He also played the lead villain in “X-Men: Apocalypse.” His performance in “Ex Machina” was critically acclaimed.
Isaac voices Gomez Addams in The Addams Family and reprised his role as Poe Dameron again in Star Wars: Episode IX. He also plays Duke Leto Atreides in an adaptation of Dune.
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LITTLE RIVER BAND OF OTTAWA INDIANS
Our speaker was great and the crowd enjoyed her! She was very engaging. Thank you again PDA for the great list of suggestions!
MEDTRONIC
Everything went great! and our speaker was wonderful! Thank you so much for all your help PDA! Looking forward to the next one.
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI – KANSAS CITY
I hope that this message finds you well. We had a phenomenal time with Atsuko this past Thursday. We wanted to just let you know how amazing she was. All those that were in attendance thoroughly enjoyed her and had nothing but amazing things to say about her. Thank you for working with us to make sure this happened!
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
We had a fantastic day with Inge! She was very engaging with all those that attended. Her personal stories about the holocaust were very special and we were moved that she was willing to share them with everyone. Thank you again, PDA for all your hard work and dedication to make this program such a success!
SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Dear PDA Group, Thank you so much for your hard work in scheduling our speaker! From the moment we reached out to you the first time, you worked with us on all details and logistics and kept us up-to-date on the progress. Thank you for all your hard work on making our event such a success! We couldn't have done it without you and your team!
SAP COMPANY
Thank you again, Dr. Kimbrough, for a great presentation, our attendees are still talking about it!
CAMPUS LABS
Dr. Henry Lee's presentation was entertaining, insightful and wise. I, and everyone at Pfizer, especially appreciate the remarks you directed about following your passion and preparing yourself to excel. Thank you, everyone, at PDA for helping to make this happen!
PFIZER
The event was successful! I received many messages expressing how awesome, outstanding and inspiring Ms. Webb-Christburg's speech was."
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. MEMORIAL BREAKFAST, BOSTON, MLK SPEAKER
Everything went well. Atsuko was very easy to work with and the students enjoyed her performance! Thank you again for your recommendation and I hope to work with you again in the future!
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Dr. Novello left this morning after a very successful event on our campus! Thank you PDA Group for your help from the first phone to the last you were with us every step of the way.
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
Jordan Carlos was very very entertaining! A majority of students who answered the event survey indicated they really enjoyed Jordan and definitely will bring him back!
WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
On behalf of myself and my organization Entertainment Unlimited the Campus Programming Board of Ferris State University, we thank you PDA and Dan for a successful event!! Dan was magnificent! Students really enjoyed the presentation. I know I did. Can't wait to bring in more programs with PDA Group.
FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY
It was a great pleasure to work with PDA Group! The communication was always prompt, friendly and helpful. We loved the speakers and events we booked through Mr. Peter Walker (PDA Group).
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Thank you, Peter, for all your help, you'll be happy to know that the event went incredibly well! Aneesa Ferreira was by far one of the best speakers we've ever had!
FURMAN UNIVERSITY
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An Evening With Oscar Isaac
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Oscar Isaac Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters | GQ
Oscar Isaac Speaks On New Armenian Film, “The Promise” + Plays Guitar Live in Studio
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