Jason Isaacs

Jason Isaacs, born on June 6, 1963 in England, is a versatile and renowned actor who has captivated audiences with his wide range of characters across film, television, and stage.

One of his most memorable roles is Colonel William Tavington in the 2000 historical drama "The Patriot," followed by Michael D. Steele in the war film "Black Hawk Down" (2001). Isaacs' portrayal of the iconic Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter franchise from 2002 to 2011 has left an indelible mark on generations of fans. His other notable roles include Captain Hook in "Peter Pan" (2003), James Wolfe in "Battle of the Brave" (2004), and Antonio Pérez in "The Escorial Conspiracy" (2007). More recently, he portrayed Georgy Zhukov in "The Death of Stalin" (2017) and John Godfrey in "Operation Mincemeat" (2021).

On the small screen, Isaacs has made a lasting impression with his roles as Dr. Hunter Aloysius "Hap" Percy in Netflix's supernatural mystery drama "The OA" (2016-2019), and Captain Gabriel Lorca in the acclaimed series "Star Trek: Discovery" (2017-2018).

Isaacs has also lent his voice to several animated characters, including Admiral Zhao in the first season of "Avatar: The Last Airbender" (2005) and its sequel series "The Legend of Korra" (2013), as well as the Grand Inquisitor/Sentinel in "Star Wars Rebels" (2014-2016).

In addition to his work on screen, Isaacs has proven himself as a talented stage actor. He received critical acclaim for his performances as Louis Ironson in Declan Donnellan's 1992 and 1993 Royal National Theatre productions of Tony Kushner's Pulitzer Prize-winning play "Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes," and as hitman Ben in a 2007 revival of Harold Pinter's 1957 play "The Dumb Waiter" at Trafalgar Studios in the West End.

Throughout his career, Isaacs has been recognized with several awards and nominations for his outstanding performances. These include a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor—Miniseries or Television Film for his role in "The State Within" (2006), a British Academy Television Award nomination for Best Actor for his portrayal of Harry H. Corbett in "The Curse of Steptoe" (2008), and an International Emmy Award nomination for Best Actor. He won the Satellite Award for Best Actor—Miniseries or Television Film for "Case Histories" (2011-2013) and was nominated for the Satellite Award for Best Actor—Television Series Drama for "Brotherhood" (2006-2008).