| Vital Stats: |
| Jason Isaacs |
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Date of Birth:
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Siblings:
- Jason Isaacs
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Date of Birth:
- 6 June 1963
Place of Birth:
- Liverpool, Merceyside, England
Siblings:
- 3rd of Four Boys
Jason Isaacs was born on 6 June 1963 in Liverpool, Lancashire,
England to Jewish parents. The third of four children, the Isaacs
immigrated to Israel shortly after Jason’s birth. It wasn’t until
Jason was 11 years old that his family moved to Northwest London.
Jason actually credits his childhood for preparing him to play the
“villain” that he often portrays.
Jason discovered his love for acting at his first school, Bristol
University, where he studied from 1982 until 1985. Following in
the footsteps of Laurence Fishburne and the Redgraves, he entered
the Central School of Speech and Drama where he trained as an
actor until 1988.
It was at University that he met his partner, Emma Hewitt. They
have lived with each other since 1988, and though the two never
married, he refers to Emma as his wife. They have since had two
daughters—Lily, born 23 March 2002, and Ruby, born 26 August 2005.
His film debut came in the form of a small role in Mel Smith’s The
Tall Guy (1989). Following this project, he took part in many
television, movie, and stage roles, first in London and later on
Hollywood. He refined his diverse resume, assuming roles ranging
from Catholic priest to army colonel to drag queen. His first
memorable role as “villain” came in 2000 opposite Mel Gibson in
The Patriot. The role was considered somewhat of a break-out for
Isaacs.
Shortly after, Isaacs auditioned for another villain—Lucius Malfoy
in the Harry Potter series. Following the audition, Isaacs began
to do his research.
Isaacs received the role of Lucius for the second film, Harry
Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, and then reprised the role for
the Goblet of Fire and Order of the Phoenix, the four and fifth
movies in the series. Despite the omission of his character from
the sixth book, Isaacs begged to take part in Harry Potter and the
Half-Blood Prince. It has since been reported that he will make a
cameo appearance in Harry the film in a moving portrait.
Four years after his debut as Malfoy, on 26 November 2006, both
Isaacs and his character were honored in an article by the San
Francisco Chronicle—Lucius Malfoy as one of the 12 Sexiest Men Who
Were Never Alive and Jason Isaacs as one of the 13 Sexiest Men Who
Were Real and Alive.
Jason has received several other nominations for his work,
particularly in his roles as villains. Critics and fellow actors
have especially praised Isaacs for the enthusiasm he displays for
his work. Despite his intense involvement in Hollywood, Isaacs
manages to maintain a calm, sedate lifestyle. Many people have
even lovingly referred to him as “The Invisible Star.”
England to Jewish parents. The third of four children, the Isaacs
immigrated to Israel shortly after Jason’s birth. It wasn’t until
Jason was 11 years old that his family moved to Northwest London.
Jason actually credits his childhood for preparing him to play the
“villain” that he often portrays.
Jason discovered his love for acting at his first school, Bristol
University, where he studied from 1982 until 1985. Following in
the footsteps of Laurence Fishburne and the Redgraves, he entered
the Central School of Speech and Drama where he trained as an
actor until 1988.
It was at University that he met his partner, Emma Hewitt. They
have lived with each other since 1988, and though the two never
married, he refers to Emma as his wife. They have since had two
daughters—Lily, born 23 March 2002, and Ruby, born 26 August 2005.
His film debut came in the form of a small role in Mel Smith’s The
Tall Guy (1989). Following this project, he took part in many
television, movie, and stage roles, first in London and later on
Hollywood. He refined his diverse resume, assuming roles ranging
from Catholic priest to army colonel to drag queen. His first
memorable role as “villain” came in 2000 opposite Mel Gibson in
The Patriot. The role was considered somewhat of a break-out for
Isaacs.
Shortly after, Isaacs auditioned for another villain—Lucius Malfoy
in the Harry Potter series. Following the audition, Isaacs began
to do his research.
Isaacs received the role of Lucius for the second film, Harry
Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, and then reprised the role for
the Goblet of Fire and Order of the Phoenix, the four and fifth
movies in the series. Despite the omission of his character from
the sixth book, Isaacs begged to take part in Harry Potter and the
Half-Blood Prince. It has since been reported that he will make a
cameo appearance in Harry the film in a moving portrait.
Four years after his debut as Malfoy, on 26 November 2006, both
Isaacs and his character were honored in an article by the San
Francisco Chronicle—Lucius Malfoy as one of the 12 Sexiest Men Who
Were Never Alive and Jason Isaacs as one of the 13 Sexiest Men Who
Were Real and Alive.
Jason has received several other nominations for his work,
particularly in his roles as villains. Critics and fellow actors
have especially praised Isaacs for the enthusiasm he displays for
his work. Despite his intense involvement in Hollywood, Isaacs
manages to maintain a calm, sedate lifestyle. Many people have
even lovingly referred to him as “The Invisible Star.”
| Biography: |
"I went off and read the books after the audition
and I read all four books in one sitting - you
know - didn't wash, didn't eat, drove around with
them on the steering wheel like a lunatic. I
suddenly understood why my friends, who I'd
thought where slightly backward, had been so
addicted to these children's books. They're like
crack."
and I read all four books in one sitting - you
know - didn't wash, didn't eat, drove around with
them on the steering wheel like a lunatic. I
suddenly understood why my friends, who I'd
thought where slightly backward, had been so
addicted to these children's books. They're like
crack."
| Honors and Awards: |
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- 2001 Favorite Villain Blockbuster Entertainment Award no.
- The Patriot
- 2001 British Supporting Actor London Film Critics' Award nom
- The Patriot
- 2002 Best Ensemble Phoenix Film Critics Award nomination
- Black Hawk Down
- 2003 Best Ensemble Phoenix Film Critics Society Award nom
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
- 2005 Best Ensemble Gotham Award nomination
- Nine Lives
- 2008 Best Actor Golden Globe Award nomination
- The State Within
| *Biography written by the REAL Ginny Weasley. |
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