Actor who is Joseph in 'Nativity' film may not stay unknown for long

Published: 2006-11-16

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Not too many people are likely to recognize Oscar Isaac, the actor who plays Joseph in the new movie "The Nativity Story." Apart from a couple of TV guest roles and a minor part in a four-year-old movie, he hasn't been seen on either the big or the small screen. That could change after the Dec. 1 U.S. release date of "The Nativity Story." Mary is portrayed by Keisha Castle-Hughes, who at age 12 was the youngest person to receive an Oscar nomination for best actress for her role in "Whale Rider," and Elizabeth is portrayed by Shohreh Aghdashloo, likewise Oscar-nominated for her role in "House of Sand and Fog." But aside from them the rest of the cast is virtually unknown. "I think it was a smart move to not have people who are very recognizable in the film -- which was helpful for me," Isaac said with a laugh.

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