Jason Isaacs Biography
Jason Isaacs is the 3rd of 4 children.
He studied Law at Bristol University and graduated in 1985 with a degree in law but decided to study acting.
Whilst at Bristol University he directed and/or appeared in over 20 productions.
Whilst at the Central School of Speech and Drama he met his wife Emma and graduated from there in 1989.
Trivia

Has a daughter named Lily, born on 23 March 2002

Had an uncredited role as Dr. William Birkin (and the narrator) in Resident Evil (2002).

Shares two roles with Hans Conreid. Conreid appeared in the Walt Disney animated version of Peter Pan, while Isaacs appeared in the 2003 live action film. Both films followed a tradition encouraged by James Barrie, and followed in most stage productions, that Mr. Darling and Captain Hook be played by the same actor. Accordingly, he and Conreid played both parts in their respective films.

In addition to doubling for Mel Gibson, Girard Swan worked as his Stand In and Photo Double on The Patriot (2000).

His family originates from Eastern Europe.

Harry Potter co-star Gary Oldman is one of his favorite actors.
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