Jason Isaacs

Born:6. juni 1963

Place of Birth:Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK

Known For:Acting

Biography

Jason Isaacs, born on June 6, 1963, is a versatile English actor who has left a lasting impact on both the big and small screens. He has showcased his talent through a wide range of memorable roles, from the villainous Colonel William Tavington in "The Patriot" to the cunning Lucius Malfoy in the beloved Harry Potter franchise.

In addition to his impressive filmography, Isaacs has made a mark on television with his captivating performances. From his role as the enigmatic Captain Gabriel Lorca in "Star Trek: Discovery" to the complex Dr. Hunter Aloysius "Hap" Percy in the supernatural mystery series "The OA," he continues to captivate audiences with his depth and charisma.

Isaacs' voice acting work has also garnered praise, with notable roles such as Admiral Zhao in "Avatar: The Last Airbender" and the Grand Inquisitor/Sentinel in "Star Wars Rebels." His ability to bring characters to life, whether on screen or through voice acting, is a testament to his talent and versatility as an actor.

On the stage, Isaacs has proven his theatrical prowess with performances like Louis Ironson in Tony Kushner's "Angels in America" and as the hitman Ben in Harold Pinter's "The Dumb Waiter." His ability to command the stage with his presence and skill has solidified his reputation as a formidable actor in all mediums.

Throughout his career, Isaacs has received recognition for his work, including nominations for prestigious awards like the Golden Globe and the British Academy Television Award. His dedication to his craft and his ability to inhabit a wide array of characters have earned him a place among the most respected actors in the industry.

Jason Isaacs' talent, versatility, and dedication to his craft have made him a beloved figure in the world of entertainment. Whether he's portraying a villainous antagonist or a complex protagonist, Isaacs brings a depth and authenticity to his performances that resonate with audiences worldwide. His impact on film, television, and stage is undeniable, and his legacy as an actor continues to grow with each new role he takes on.

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Lucius Malfoy

2002

Cars fly, trees fight back, and a mysterious house-elf comes to warn Harry Potter at the start of his second year at Hogwarts. Adventure and danger await when bloody writing on a wall announces: The Chamber Of Secrets Has Been Opened. To save Hogwarts will require all of Harry, Ron and Hermione’s magical abilities and courage.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Lucius Malfoy

2005

When Harry Potter's name emerges from the Goblet of Fire, he becomes a competitor in a grueling battle for glory among three wizarding schools—the Triwizard Tournament. But since Harry never submitted his name for the Tournament, who did? Now Harry must confront a deadly dragon, fierce water demons and an enchanted maze only to find himself in the cruel grasp of He Who Must Not Be Named.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Lucius Malfoy

2007

Returning for his fifth year of study at Hogwarts, Harry is stunned to find that his warnings about the return of Lord Voldemort have been ignored. Left with no choice, Harry takes matters into his own hands, training a small group of students to defend themselves against the dark arts.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Lucius Malfoy (uncredited)

2009

As Lord Voldemort tightens his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds, Hogwarts is no longer a safe haven. Harry suspects perils may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle fast approaching. Together they work to find the key to unlock Voldemorts defenses and to this end, Dumbledore recruits his old friend and colleague Horace Slughorn, whom he believes holds crucial information. Even as the decisive showdown looms, romance blossoms for Harry, Ron, Hermione and their classmates. Love is in the air, but danger lies ahead and Hogwarts may never be the same again.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Lucius Malfoy

2011

Harry, Ron and Hermione continue their quest to vanquish the evil Voldemort once and for all. Just as things begin to look hopeless for the young wizards, Harry discovers a trio of magical objects that endow him with powers to rival Voldemort's formidable skills.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1

Lucius Malfoy

2010

Harry, Ron and Hermione walk away from their last year at Hogwarts to find and destroy the remaining Horcruxes, putting an end to Voldemort's bid for immortality. But with Harry's beloved Dumbledore dead and Voldemort's unscrupulous Death Eaters on the loose, the world is more dangerous than ever.

Fury

Captain Waggoner

2014

In the last months of World War II, as the Allies make their final push in the European theatre, a battle-hardened U.S. Army sergeant named 'Wardaddy' commands a Sherman tank called 'Fury' and its five-man crew on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Outnumbered and outgunned, Wardaddy and his men face overwhelming odds in their heroic attempts to strike at the heart of Nazi Germany.

Cars 2

Siddeley / Leland Turbo (voice)

2011

Star race car Lightning McQueen and his pal Mater head overseas to compete in the World Grand Prix race. But the road to the championship becomes rocky as Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage.

Black Hawk Down

CPT Mike Steele

2001

When U.S. Rangers and an elite Delta Force team attempt to kidnap two underlings of a Somali warlord, their Black Hawk helicopters are shot down, and the Americans suffer heavy casualties, facing intense fighting from the militia on the ground.

Armageddon

Ronald Quincy

1998

When an asteroid threatens to collide with Earth, NASA honcho Dan Truman determines the only way to stop it is to drill into its surface and detonate a nuclear bomb. This leads him to renowned driller Harry Stamper, who agrees to helm the dangerous space mission provided he can bring along his own hotshot crew. Among them is the cocksure A.J. who Harry thinks isn't good enough for his daughter, until the mission proves otherwise.

Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts

Self

2022

An enchanting making-of story told through all-new in-depth interviews and cast conversations, inviting fans on a magical first-person journey through one of the most beloved film franchises of all time.

Event Horizon

D.J.

1997

In 2047, a group of astronauts are sent to investigate and salvage the starship Event Horizon which disappeared mysteriously seven years before on its maiden voyage. However, it soon becomes evident that something sinister resides in its corridors.

The Patriot

Col. William Tavington

2000

After proving himself on the field of battle in the French and Indian War, Benjamin Martin wants nothing more to do with such things, preferring the simple life of a farmer. But when his son Gabriel enlists in the army to defend their new nation, America, against the British, Benjamin reluctantly returns to his old life to protect his son.

A Cure for Wellness

Volmer

2017

An ambitious young executive is sent to retrieve his company's CEO from an idyllic but mysterious "wellness center" at a remote location in the Swiss Alps but soon suspects that the spa's miraculous treatments are not what they seem.

The Death of Stalin

Field Marshal Zhukov

2017

When dictator Joseph Stalin dies, his parasitic cronies square off in a frantic power struggle to become the next Soviet leader. As they bumble, brawl and back-stab their way to the top, the question remains — just who is running the government?

Scoob!

Dick Dastardly (voice)

2020

In Scooby-Doo’s greatest adventure yet, see the never-before told story of how lifelong friends Scooby and Shaggy first met and how they joined forces with young detectives Fred, Velma, and Daphne to form the famous Mystery Inc. Now, with hundreds of cases solved, Scooby and the gang face their biggest, toughest mystery ever: an evil plot to unleash the ghost dog Cerberus upon the world. As they race to stop this global “dogpocalypse,” the gang discovers that Scooby has a secret legacy and an epic destiny greater than anyone ever imagined.

Abduction

Kevin Harper

2011

For many years, Nathan Harper has had the uneasy feeling that life with his family isn't quite what it seems. As he draws closer to uncovering the truth, he is hunted by assassins, forcing him to flee with his neighbor, Karen, the only person he can trust.

Green Zone

Maj. Briggs

2010

During the U.S.-led occupation of Baghdad in 2003, Chief Warrant Officer Roy Miller and his team of Army inspectors are dispatched to find weapons of mass destruction believed to be stockpiled in the Iraqi desert. Rocketing from one booby-trapped and treacherous site to the next, the men search for deadly chemical agents but stumble instead upon an elaborate cover-up that threatens to invert the purpose of their mission.

Elektra

DeMarco (uncredited)

2005

Elektra the warrior survives a near-death experience, becomes an assassin-for-hire, and tries to protect her two latest targets, a single father and his young daughter, from a group of supernatural assassins.

Soldier

Colonel Mekum

1998

Sergeant Todd is a veteran soldier for an elite group of the armed forces. After being defeated by a new breed of genetically engineered soldiers, he is dumped on a waste planet and left for dead. He soon interacts with a group of crash survivors who lead out a peaceful existence. The peace is broken as the new soldiers land on the planet to eliminate the colony, which Sergeant Todd must defend.

Batman: Under the Red Hood

Ra's al Ghul (voice)

2010

One part vigilante, one part criminal kingpin, Red Hood begins cleaning up Gotham with the efficiency of Batman, but without following the same ethical code.

Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris

Archie

2022

A 1950s London cleaning lady falls in love with an haute couture dress by Christian Dior and decides to gamble everything for the sake of this folly.

Peter Pan

James Hook / George Darling

2003

In stifling Edwardian London, Wendy Darling mesmerizes her brothers every night with bedtime tales of swordplay, swashbuckling and the fearsome Captain Hook. But the children become the heroes of an even greater story, when Peter Pan flies into their nursery one night and leads them over moonlit rooftops through a galaxy of stars and to the lush jungles of Neverland.

Hotel Mumbai

Vasili Orchevsky

2019

Mumbai, India, November 26, 2008. While several terrorists spread hatred and death through the city, others attack the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. Both hotel staff and guests risk their lives, making unthinkable sacrifices to protect themselves and keep everyone safe while help arrives.

Resident Evil

Dr. William Birkin (uncredited)

2002

When a virus leaks from a top-secret facility, turning all resident researchers into ravenous zombies and their lab animals into mutated hounds from hell, the government sends in an elite military task force to contain the outbreak.

The Tuxedo

Clark Devlin

2002

Cabbie-turned-chauffeur Jimmy Tong learns there is really only one rule when you work for playboy millionaire Clark Devlin : Never touch Devlin's prized tuxedo. But when Devlin is temporarily put out of commission in an explosive accident, Jimmy puts on the tux and soon discovers that this extraordinary suit may be more black belt than black tie. Paired with a partner as inexperienced as he is, Jimmy becomes an unwitting secret agent.

Look Away

Dan Brennan

2018

A timid and socially alienated 17-year-old high school student's life is turned upside down when she switches places with her sinister mirror image.

Mass

Jay

2021

Two couples meet for a painful and raw conversation in the aftermath of a violent tragedy.

Justice League: Gods and Monsters

Lex Luthor (voice)

2015

In an alternate universe, very different versions of DC's Trinity fight against the government after they are framed for an embassy bombing.

DragonHeart

Lord Felton

1996

In an ancient time when majestic fire-breathers soared through the skies, a knight named Bowen comes face to face and heart to heart with the last dragon on Earth, Draco. Taking up arms to suppress a tyrant king, Bowen soon realizes his task will be harder than he'd imagined: If he kills the king, Draco will die as well.

Windtalkers

Major Mellitz

2002

Joe Enders is a gung-ho Marine assigned to protect a "windtalker" - one of several Navajo Indians who were used to relay messages during World War II because their spoken language was indecipherable to Japanese code breakers.

Friends with Money

David

2006

As she reaches her mid-thirties and quits her lucrative job, singleton Olivia finds herself unsure about her future and her relationships with her successful and wealthy friends. She begins to envy the security of her richer friends and, although their lives may seem easier, Olivia's friends have their problems too: screenwriters Christine and Patrick are unable to collaborate on their latest project, Jane and Aaron have lost the romance in their relationship, and Franny and Matt have difficulties handling the demands of parenthood.

Operation Mincemeat

Admiral John Godfrey

2022

In 1943, two British intelligence officers concoct Operation Mincemeat, wherein their plan to drop a corpse with false papers off the coast of Spain would fool Nazi spies into believing the Allied forces were planning to attack by way of Greece rather than Sicily.

Superman: Red Son

Superman (voice)

2020

Set in the thick of the Cold War, Red Son introduces us to a Superman who landed in the USSR during the 1950s and grows up to become a Soviet symbol that fights for the preservation of Stalin’s brand of communism.

Sweet November

Chaz Watley

2001

Nelson is a man devoted to his advertising career in San Francisco. One day, while taking a driving test at the DMV, he meets Sara. She is very different from the other women in his life. Nelson causes her to miss out on taking the test and later that day she tracks him down. One thing leads to another and Nelson ends up living with her through a November that will change his life forever.

The Infiltrator

Mark Jackowski

2016

A U.S Customs official uncovers a massive money laundering scheme involving Pablo Escobar.

Red Dog: True Blue

Michael Carter

2016

When eleven-year-old Mick is shipped off to his grandfather's cattle station in Western Australia, he befriends a scrappy, one-of-a-kind dog that will change his life forever.