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Jason Isaacs

Jason Isaacs was born in Liverpool, the third of four children of Sheila and Eric Isaacs. His parents were both from Jewish families (from Eastern Europe). He studied law at Bristol University and graduated in 1985 with a degree in law but decided to study acting. While at Bristol University, he directed and/or appeared in over 20 productions. He then attended the Central School of Speech and Drama and graduated in 1989.

Jason's notable roles include "Col. William Tavington" in The Patriot (2000), "Lucius Malfoy" in the Harry Potter film series, "Mr. Darling/Captain" Hook in Peter Pan (2003), and "Maurice" in Good (2008). In 2014, he appeared with Brad Pitt, Shia LaBeouf, Logan Lerman, and Jon Bernthal in the World War II-set film Fury (2014).

Jason is married to documentary film maker Emma Hewitt, with whom he has two children.

Known For

Credits

Cast Credits

Star Wars: Tales of the Empire (2024)
Starring as Grand Inquisitor
  • Episode 1x04: Devoted (May 4, 2024)
Archie: the man who became Cary Grant (2023)
Starring as Archie Leach (4 episodes)
  • Episode 1x04: Episode 4 (Nov 23, 2023)
  • Episode 1x03: Episode 3 (Nov 23, 2023)
  • Episode 1x02: Episode 2 (Nov 23, 2023)
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The Crowded Room (2023)
Guest starring as Jack (4 episodes)
The Boys Presents: Diabolical (2022)
Guest starring as Butcher
Good Sam (2022)
Starring as Dr. Rob "Griff" Griffith (13 episodes)
Henry VIII: Man, Monarch, Monster (2020)
Starring as Narrator (3 episodes)
The Great (2020)
Starring as Peter the Great (3 episodes)
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019)
Guest starring as The Emperor (9 episodes)
Sex Education (2019)
Guest starring as Peter Groff (3 episodes)
Five Points (2018)
Guest starring as Kenneth Himitsu
Star Trek: Discovery (2017)
Starring as USS Discovery Captain Gabriel Lorca (12 episodes)
After Trek (2017)
Guest starring as Jason Isaacs (2 episodes)
Castlevania (2017)
Starring as The Judge (8 episodes)
The OA (2016)
Starring as Dr. Hunter Aloysius Percy (12 episodes)
Dig (2015)
Starring as FBI Agent Peter Connolly (10 episodes)
Star Wars: Rebels (2014)
Starring as The Inquisitor
Guest starring as The Inquisitor (5 episodes)
Guest starring as Sentinel
Rosemary's Baby (2014)
Starring as Roman Castevet (2 episodes)
Good Morning Britain (2014)
Guest starring as Jason Isaacs
  • Episode 2021-04-05: 05/04/21 (Apr 5, 2021)
Inside No. 9 (2014)
Guest starring as Clifford
  • Episode 7x04: Kid/Nap (May 18, 2022)
The Legend of Korra (2012)
Guest starring as Commander Zhao
Awake (2012)
Starring as Detective Michael Britten (13 episodes)
Case Histories (2011)
Starring as Jackson Brodie
innerSPACE (2008)
Guest starring as Jason Isaacs (3 episodes)
The Curse of Comedy (2008)
Guest starring as Harry H Corbett
The State Within (2006)
Starring as Ambassador Mark Brydon (2 episodes)
The One Show (2006)
Guest starring as Jason Isaacs
Brotherhood (2006)
Starring as Michael Caffee
Morning Joe (2006)
Guest starring as Jason Isaacs
Made in Hollywood (2005)
Guest starring as Jason Isaacs (2 episodes)
Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005)
Guest starring as Commander Zhao (7 episodes)
Breakfast (2002)
Guest starring as Jason Isaacs
The West Wing (1999)
Guest starring as Colin Ayres (3 episodes)
  • Episode 6x01: NSF Thurmont (Oct 20, 2004) [Special Guest Star]
  • Episode 5x22: Memorial Day (May 19, 2004) [Special Guest Star]
  • Episode 5x21: Gaza (May 12, 2004) [Special Guest Star]
Loose Women (1999)
Guest starring as Jason Isaacs (3 episodes)
Dangerous Lady (1995)
Starring as Michael Ryan
Highlander (1992)
Guest starring as Zachary Blaine
Capital City (1989)
Starring as Chas Ewell (23 episodes)
This Morning (1988)
Guest starring as Jason Isaacs
  • Episode 34x12: 19/01/22 (Jan 19, 2022)
Inspector Morse (1987)
Guest starring as Dr Desmond Collier
Screen Two (1985)
Guest starring as The Killer
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