Oscar Isaac

Drive Supporting Breakthrough

Isaac's supporting role in the critically acclaimed Drive brought him attention from critics and filmmakers, showcasing his ability to create memorable characters in limited screen time.

Inside Llewyn Davis Lead Acclaim

Starring in the Coen Brothers' folk music drama earned Isaac widespread critical acclaim and a Golden Globe Award, establishing him as a serious dramatic actor with leading man potential.

Star Wars Force Awakens Launch

Joining the Star Wars sequel trilogy as Poe Dameron introduced Isaac to global blockbuster audiences. The film grossed over $2 billion, though his role was primarily supporting.

Ex Machina Sci-Fi Success

Isaac's performance in the cerebral sci-fi thriller demonstrated his versatility and ability to anchor prestige films alongside blockbuster work, earning critical praise.

X-Men Apocalypse Franchise Entry

Playing the titular villain in X-Men: Apocalypse added another major franchise to his resume, though the film received mixed reviews and underperformed commercially.

Dune and Scenes From Marriage

Isaac balanced blockbuster work in Dune with the critically acclaimed HBO miniseries Scenes from a Marriage, earning an Emmy nomination for the latter and showcasing his range.

Moon Knight Disney+ Series

Starring in Marvel's Moon Knight on Disney+ gave Isaac a leading superhero role, though the series received mixed reception and wasn't renewed for a second season.

Respected Character Actor

Oscar Isaac is recognized as a talented and versatile actor who moves between prestige indie films and major franchises. While well-respected in the industry, he hasn't achieved household name status.