Paul Mescal_
Maynooth, County Kildare, Republic of Ireland
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Maynooth, County Kildare, Republic of Ireland
Birthday
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Actor
Birthday
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Birthplace
Maynooth, County Kildare, Republic of Ireland
Height
1 cm (0'0")
Nationality
Sibling
Nell Mescal
Education
Maynooth Post Primary School, The Lir Academy, Trinity College, Dublin
Zodiac Sign
♒ Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac
鼠 Rat
Popularity
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 24
Year context
Born in 1996 -- Dolly the sheep cloned; Atlanta Olympics bombing; Bill Clinton was US president
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Career
Career spanning 8 years (2020-2028)
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Filmography (9)
AWARDS (1)
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British Academy Television Award for Best Actor
2021
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Biography
Paul Colm Michael Mescal (/ˈmɛskəl/ MESS-kəl; born 2 February 1996) is an Irish actor. Born in Maynooth, he studied acting at The Lir Academy and then performed in plays in Dublin theatres. He rose to fame with his role in the miniseries Normal People (2020), earning a BAFTA TV Award and a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award.
Mescal progressed to film acting with roles in the psychological dramas The Lost Daughter (2021) and God's Creatures (2022). His starring roles as a troubled father in Aftersun (2022) and a mysterious neighbour in All of Us Strangers (2023) earned him nominations for BAFTA Film Awards in addition to a nomination for an Academy Award for the former. He received a Laurence Olivier Award for his portrayal of Stanley Kowalski in a 2022 revival of the play A Streetcar Named Desire. Mescal expanded to big-budget films with a leading role in the historical action film Gladiator II (2024).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Paul Mescal?
Paul Mescal is 30 years old, born on .
Where was Paul Mescal born?
Paul Mescal was born in Maynooth, County Kildare, Republic of Ireland.
What movies or shows has Paul Mescal been in?
Paul Mescal has 9 credits in our database. Notable titles include untitled John Lennon film (2028), untitled Paul McCartney film (2028), untitled George Harrison film (2028), Hamnet (2025), Gladiator II (2024).
What is Paul Mescal known for?
Paul Mescal is primarily known as an actor. Paul Colm Michael Mescal (/ˈmɛskəl/ MESS-kəl; born 2 February 1996) is an Irish actor. Born in Maynooth, he studied acting at The Lir Academy and…
Where can I find more information about Paul Mescal?
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