In the 2000 film 'The Patriot', which actor plays the role of 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 (Captain/Colonel Benjamin Martin), Heath Ledger (Corporal Gabriel Edward Martin), Joely Richardson (Charlotte Selton), Jason Isaacs (Colonel William Tavington), Chris Cooper (Colonel Harry Burwell) and Tom Wilkinson (Lieutenant General Charles Cornwallis, 2nd Earl Cornwallis).

Set in Berkeley County, South Carolina, it follows Benjamin Martin (Gibson), an American colonist who is opposed to going to war with Great Britain but, along with his son Gabriel (Ledger), gets swept into the American Revolutionary War when his home life is disrupted, and one of his sons is murdered by a cruel British officer (Isaacs).

'The Patriot' had its world premiere in Century City on June 27, 2000, and was theatrically released in the United States on June 30, 2000. It received positive reviews from critics and grossed $215.3 million against a $110 million budget. The film generated controversy due to themes of anti-British sentiment and was criticized by historians over its fictionalized portrayal of British figures and atrocities.

Jason Isaacs (born 6 June 1963) is an English actor. He is best known for his work in film, including roles such as Lucius Malfoy in the 'Harry Potter' series (2002–2011) and Georgy Zhukov in 'The Death of Stalin' (2017).