Isaac, Oscar, 1979-

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July 29, 2022

43:17

For Oscar Isaac, life — and acting — is all about impermanence

Isaac says the bonds he makes on set are both meaningful and transient. The actor is nominated for an Emmy for his role in Scenes from a Marriage. Originally broadcast Oct. 21, 2021.

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October 21, 2021

52:30

For Oscar Isaac, life — and acting — is all about impermanence

Oscar Isaac plays a disgraced military man dealing with trauma from the Iraq war in the film, The Card Counter. He co-stars with Jessica Chastain in the HBO limited series Scenes from a Marriage, and he's one of stars of the new film Dune.

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Oscar Isaac

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For Oscar Isaac, life — and acting — is all about impermanence

For Oscar Isaac, life — and acting — is all about impermanence

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