Childhood and Education Journey of Jason Isaacs in Timeline
Discover the defining moments in the early life of Jason Isaacs. From birth to education, explore key events.
Jason Isaacs is a prolific English actor recognized for his diverse roles across film and television. He gained prominence portraying antagonists such as Colonel William Tavington in *The Patriot* and Lucius Malfoy in the *Harry Potter* film series. Isaacs has also played historical figures, including Michael D. Steele in *Black Hawk Down*, Captain Hook in *Peter Pan*, James Wolfe in *Battle of the Brave*, Georgy Zhukov in *The Death of Stalin*, and John Godfrey in *Operation Mincemeat*, demonstrating his range and versatility.
June 1963: Jason Isaacs' Birth
In June 1963, Jason Isaacs was born to Jewish parents in Liverpool. His father was a jeweller.
1979: Antisemitism
In 1979, as a Jewish teen in London, Isaacs endured antisemitism by the National Front.
1982: Bristol University
In 1982, Jason Isaacs began studying law at Bristol University.
1985: Central School of Speech and Drama
In 1985, Jason Isaacs began training at London's Central School of Speech and Drama.
1987: Moved in with Emma Hewitt
In 1987, Jason Isaacs moved in with his girlfriend, BBC documentary filmmaker Emma Hewitt. They began dating while studying at the Central School of Speech and Drama.
1988: Graduation
In 1988, Jason Isaacs graduated from London's Central School of Speech and Drama.
2001: Married Emma Hewitt
In 2001, Jason Isaacs married Emma Hewitt, whom he had been dating since their time at the Central School of Speech and Drama.
2003: Opposed Labour's involvement in Iraq invasion
Jason Isaacs has been a long time supporter of the Labour Party, however, in 2011, he stated he opposed their involvement in the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
2011: Endorsed Labour educational policies, opposed Iraq invasion
In 2011, Jason Isaacs endorsed the Labour Party on its educational policies but opposed its involvement in the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
2019: Political commentary and campaigning
In 2019, Jason Isaacs criticized U.S. President Donald Trump and the British political scene, as well as Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn's handling of antisemitic allegations. He also campaigned for Luciana Berger in her bid to become a Liberal Democrats MP.
August 2020: Revealed achieving sobriety
In August 2020, Jason Isaacs revealed that he had achieved sobriety after struggling with drug and alcohol addiction for over two decades and traced his experience back to being 12 years old.
