Isaac Liev Schreiber first appeared in the dark-comedy ‘Mixed Nuts’ (1994), followed by small roles in indie-films and TV-movies.
Schreiber got noticed as ‘Cotton Weary’ in the ‘Scream’ (1996) trilogy, which fetched him a role in ‘RKO 281’ (1999) earning him nominations. He essayed supporting roles in ‘Ransom’ (1996), ‘The Hurricane’ (1999), and ‘Hamlet’ (2000).
Schreiber featured in ‘Kate & Leopold’ (2001), and the spy-thriller ‘The Sum of All Fears’ (2002), followed by major roles in ‘The Manchurian Candidate’ (2004), ‘The Omen’ remake (2006).
Schreiber has provided narration for several documentaries, including ‘Unity,’ ‘American Experience,’ ‘Nova.’Â
He was the writer-director of the comedy-drama ‘Everything is Illuminated’ (2005). His notable films include ‘Defiance’ (2008), ‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine’ (2009), ‘Spotlight’ (2015), ‘Goon: Last of the Enforcers’ (2017).
The accomplished stage-actor portrayed title roles in ‘Hamlet’ (1999), ‘Henry V’ (2003), and ‘Macbeth’ (2006). After starring in the acclaimed play ‘The Mercy Seat’ (2002) he garnered accolades for Broadway’s ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ (2005), ‘Talk Radio’ (2007), and ‘A View from the Bridge’ (2010).
Schreiber voiced ‘My Little Pony’ (2017), ‘Isle of Dogs’ (2018), and ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ (2018). He was producer-star of the drama-film ‘Human Capital’ (2019).