In 2000, Isaacs appeared in the historical epic film The Patriot, opposite Mel Gibson and Heath Ledger, playing sadistic cavalry officer Colonel William Tavington.

The Patriot is a 2000 American epic historical drama war film directed by Roland Emmerich and written by Robert Rodat. The film stars Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Joely Richardson, Jason Isaacs, Chris Cooper, and Tom Wilkinson.

Jason's notable roles include Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, Mr. Darling/Captain Hook in Peter Pan (2003), and many soldiers: Col. William Tavington in Roland Emmerich's The Patriot (2000), Captain Steele in Ridley Scott's Blackhawk Down, Major Briggs in Paul Greengrass's Green Zone, Captain Waggoner in Fury, Captain Lorca in Star ...

The Patriot: Directed by Roland Emmerich. With Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Joely Richardson, Jason Isaacs. Peaceful farmer Benjamin Martin is driven to lead the Colonial Militia during the American Revolution when a sadistic British officer murders his son.

Colonel William Tavington : You know, it's an ugly business doing one's duty... but just occasionally it's a real pleasure. Capt. Wilkins : [after they have locked the townspeople in the church] Ready to fire the town on your order, sir. Colonel William Tavington : [laughs] The town? Burn the church. Benjamin Martin : He cannot be held as a spy.

2012年6月6日 · Jason Isaacs' Colonel William Tavington is the treacherous main villain of The Patriot. 1. Jason Isaacs Bio. 2. Jason Isaacs Filmography. 3. Jason Isaacs' Performance in The Patriot. 4. Jason Isaacs Chat from 7/6/2000. 5. Jason Isaacs Chat from 10/27/2000. 6. William Tavington. 7. Resources: Film Links.

2024年7月6日 · Jason Isaacs’ on-screen British Colonel, Tavington, undergoes a similar beat, mirroring Tarleton’s actions and solidifying the connection between the two. The Patriot Significantly Fictionalizes Tavington’s Story

Jason Isaacs was born in Liverpool, England (which happens to be the birthplace of Banastre Tarleton, the inspiration for William Tavington, Isaacs' character in The Patriot). He attended Bristol University and majored in law.

In The Patriot Jason Isaacs does an excellent job of taking what is largely a two-dimensional villain in Colonel William Tavington and gives the character some limited depth. After a ruthless entrance establishing his ruthless, almost cartoon villainy with sneering pure evil, Isaacs works to humanize the character.

The Patriot is a 2000 American epic historical war film written by Robert Rodat, directed by Roland Emmerich and starring Mel Gibson, Chris Cooper, Heath Ledger and Jason Isaacs.