Paul Mescal, a talented Irish actor, has gained recognition for his outstanding portrayal of Calum Paterson in the highly acclaimed film Aftersun, which earned him nominations for both the Academy Award and BAFTA.
However, it was his award-winning performance as Connell Waldron in the BBC Three and Hulu series Normal People that first brought him into the spotlight and earned him a Primetime Emmy nomination.
Paul Mescal Bio Summary
Full name: Paul Colm Michael Mescal
Age: 28 years old (2024)
Gender: Male
Date of birth: February 2, 1996
Place of birth: Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland
Marital status: Unmarried
Nationality: Irish
Father’s name: Paul
Mother’s name: Dearbhla
Eye color: Blue
Hair color: Brown
Height: 5 Feet 11 Inches
Weight: 70 kg
Profession: Actor
Early Life & Education
Paul Mescal was born on February 2, 1996, in Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland. His mother, Dearbhla, served as a member of the national police force, Garda, while his father, Paul, worked as a teacher and also pursued acting on the side. Mescal had two younger siblings, Donnacha and Nell, who would later become a singer.
Mescal’s educational background includes attending Maynooth Post Primary School and representing Kildare in minor and under-21 Gaelic football, as well as being a member of the Maynooth GAA club.
Although he excelled as a defender, a jaw injury ultimately led to the end of his athletic pursuits. At the age of 16, he made his first stage appearance as the lead character in a production of The Phantom of the Opera. In 2017, he completed his Bachelor of Arts degree in acting at The Lir National Academy, which he had joined at Trinity College Dublin.
Career
Paul Mescal’s initial appearance was in a single episode of the 2019 television show Bump. He later landed the renowned part of Connell Waldron in the 2020 Irish romantic psychological drama series Normal People, which was a joint production between BBC Three and Hulu. This series was adapted from Sally Rooney’s 2018 novel with the same title.
In addition to winning Mescal a BAFTA TV Award for Best Actor and a Gold Derby TV Award for Breakthrough Performer of the Year, this role also garnered him nominations for a Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Movie/Miniseries and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie.
Paul Mescal played the character of Will in the psychological drama The Lost Daughter in 2021, and the following year, he took on another groundbreaking role as Calum Paterson, a depressed father, in the coming-of-age film Aftersun, where he tries to arrange a trip for his daughter (Frankie Coiro).
His first Academy Award nomination was a result of his role, along with a nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role at the BAFTA Awards. The film, which focused on the bond between writer-director Charlotte Wells and her deceased father, received high praise from numerous critics and was included in many “Best of 2022” lists.
Paul Mescal is confirmed to star in multiple upcoming films, including the dystopian science fiction film Foe, adapted from Iain Reid’s novel of the identical title.
He is also set to appear in the forthcoming British fantasy drama Strangers, based on a book by Taichi Yamada, and in Richard Linklater’s adaptation of Stephen Sondheim’s musical comedy Merrily We Roll Along.
One of his most highly anticipated endeavors is the follow-up to the 2000 hit movie Gladiator. Mescal will play the role of Joaquin Phoenix‘s adult nephew in this Ridley Scott film, which takes place two decades after the original Gladiator.
He is also expected to have a big impact in the current year, he is predicted to receive numerous nominations for his performance as Harry in All Of Us Strangers, a romantic and fantastical movie directed by Andrew Haigh.
Personal Life
According to tabloids, Paul Mescal was romantically involved with American singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers in 2020. It was not until November 2021, at the 2021 LACMA Art + Film Gala, that the couple publicly announced their relationship. However, by December 2022, they had broken up.
Net Worth
With a current estimated net worth of $2.5 million, Paul Mescal’s growing fame and thriving presence in the entertainment industry suggest that he is well on his way to accumulating substantial wealth.
