Career Timeline of Jason Isaacs: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Jason Isaacs, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Jason Isaacs is a highly acclaimed English actor recognized for his versatile performances across film and television. He has played villainous roles such as Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter series and Colonel William Tavington in The Patriot. Isaacs has also portrayed more complex characters, including Michael D. Steele in Black Hawk Down and Georgy Zhukov in The Death of Stalin. His diverse filmography includes roles in movies like Event Horizon, Armageddon, Peter Pan, Fury, Mass, and Operation Mincemeat, solidifying his reputation as a talented and adaptable performer.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

March 2012: Awake Premieres

In March 2012, the NBC police procedural fantasy drama series "Awake", starring Jason Isaacs as Detective Michael Britten, premiered. The series follows Britten, whose dreams take on two alternate realities after a car wreck.

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May 2012: Awake Ended

In May 2012, the NBC series "Awake", starring Jason Isaacs, ended after its premiere in March of the same year. The series followed a detective living in two alternate realities.

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March 2015: Dig Premieres

In March 2015, Jason Isaacs starred in the USA Network action adventure drama series "Dig" as FBI agent Peter Connelly. The series follows Connelly as he uncovers a 2,000-year-old conspiracy in Jerusalem while investigating an archaeologist's murder.

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February 2016: Starred in Medusa's Ankles

In February 2016, Jason Isaacs starred in "Medusa's Ankles", a film directed by Bonnie Wright, his co-star from the "Harry Potter" films.

December 2016: Appeared in The OA

In December 2016, Jason Isaacs appeared in the Netflix series "The OA" as Dr. Hunter Aloysius "Hap" Percy.

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March 2017: Cast in Star Trek: Discovery

In March 2017, it was announced that Jason Isaacs would play the role of Captain Gabriel Lorca in the new CBS All Access (or Paramount+) series "Star Trek: Discovery".

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September 2017: Starred in The Death of Stalin

In September 2017, Jason Isaacs played Field Marshal Georgy Zhukov in "The Death of Stalin", a political satire and dark comedy film directed by Armando Iannucci. His performance earned him critical praise.

September 2017: Star Trek: Discovery Premiered

On September 24, 2017, "Star Trek: Discovery" premiered. Jason Isaacs was cast as Captain Gabriel Lorca in March of the same year.

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October 2017: First Appearance as Lorca

On October 1, 2017, Jason Isaacs made his first appearance as Captain Gabriel Lorca in the third episode of "Star Trek: Discovery", titled "Context Is for Kings".

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2018: Acted in Several Films and TV Series

In 2018, Jason Isaacs played Dan in "Look Away", Vasili in "Hotel Mumbai", and Mark Asprey in "London Fields". He also voiced characters in "Robot Chicken".

January 2019: Possible Return as Prime Universe Lorca Teased

In January 2019, showrunner Alex Kurtzman teased the possible return of Jason Isaacs as 'Prime universe' Lorca in "Star Trek: Discovery" at some point beyond season two.

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November 2019: To appear in The Dead Spit of Kelly

In November 2019, it was announced that Jason Isaacs would appear beside Jim Broadbent in the film "The Dead Spit of Kelly".

2019: Voiced Characters in Various Productions

Throughout 2019, Jason Isaacs voiced various characters, including Skekso in "The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance" and characters in "Robot Chicken".

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March 2020: Starred in Good Sam Pilot

In March 2020, Jason Isaacs played the lead role of Dr. Rob "Griff" Griffith in the CBS drama pilot "Good Sam".

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2020: Voiced Dick Dastardly in Scoob!

In 2020, Jason Isaacs voiced Dick Dastardly in the "Scooby-Doo" film, Scoob!.

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2021: Acted in Several Films and TV Series

In 2021, Jason Isaacs played Carl in "Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets", Admiral John Henry Godfrey in "Operation Mincemeat", Jay Perry in "Mass", Ralph in "Creation Stories" and John in the short film "Cera". He also voiced King Arthur Pendragon in "Scooby-Doo! The Sword and the Scoob", had a minor role in "Sex Education" and appeared in "Inside No. 9".

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2021: Good Sam Picked Up to Series

In 2021, the CBS drama pilot "Good Sam", in which Jason Isaacs played the lead role in March 2020, was picked up to series.

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January 2022: Good Sam Mid-Season Premiere

On January 5, 2022, "Good Sam", starring Jason Isaacs, had its mid-season premiere on CBS.

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2023: Voiced Villain in Baldur's Gate 3, Starred in Archie

In 2023, Jason Isaacs voiced one of three principal villains in the video game "Baldur's Gate 3" and starred as Cary Grant in "Archie".

February 2024: Filming of The White Lotus

In February 2024, Jason Isaacs began filming the third season of "The White Lotus" in Thailand, in which he will star as Timothy Ratliff in 2025.

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May 2025: The Salt Path film released

On May 30, 2025, the film "The Salt Path", starring Jason Isaacs and Gillian Anderson, was released in the UK. The film is adapted from the book of the same name by Raynor Winn and follows a homeless couple battling the South West Coast Path.