Paul Mescal is an Irish actor. He earned widespread fame for his performance in the TV show “Normal People,” which was based on the famous novel by Sally Rooney. Mescal performed the role of Connell Waldron in the series. He starred in several additional television shows and films, such as “The Lost Daughter” and “The Deceived” after his astonishing work in “Normal People. Due to his performance, Mescal received immense praise from critics. He has received several awards and nominations, including Academy, Emmy, and BAFTA Awards. He became extremely popular at such a young age.
Biography
Paul Mescal was born in Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland, on February 2, 1996. His full name is Paul Colm Michael Mescal. He belongs to a prosperous family. He has Irish nationality and practices Christianity. Mescal is bilingual in Irish and English.
Social Media Accounts
Mescal is a kind of private person. That is why he does not have active social media accounts except for Twitter(X).
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Wiki Facts
February-born Paul Colm Michael Mescal is a heartthrob for many due to his attractive blue eyes and silky brown hair. He started his acting career in 2017 and instantly caught the audience’s attention.
Considering his worldwide popularity, we have listed exciting Wiki facts and personal details in the table below.
| Full Name | Paul Colm Michael Mescal |
| Other Names | Paul Mescal |
| Date of Birth | February 2, 1996 |
| Age | 28 years as of 2024 |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Gender | Male |
| Birth Place | Maynooth, Ireland |
| Hometown | Maynooth, Ireland |
| School | Maynooth Post Primary School, Ireland The Lir Academy, Dublin |
| College | Trinity College Dublin, Ireland |
| Qualifications | Bachelor of Arts (BA) |
| Profession | Actor Model |
| Years Active | 2017–present |
| Debut | TV Series: Normal People) Music Video: Scarlet Film: Drifting |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Height | In feet: 5 feet 11 inches In meters: 1.80m |
| Body Type | Normal and Fit |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Upcoming Movies | Gladiator 2 |
| Famous Role | Calum in the movie Aftersun in 2022 |
| Total Awards Nominations as of 2024 | 69 |
| Assets/Property | A house in the Schull and Ballydehob Area in Ireland |
Early Life and Education
Paul completed his early schooling at The Lir Academy in Dublin, Ireland, then at Maynooth Post Primary School in the Republic of Ireland. He played Gaelic football for Kildare as an under-21, was a junior player, and belonged to the GAA club in Maynooth. His jaw injury forced him to give up his sports career.
At sixteen, Mescal debuted as the Phantom in the musical The Phantom of the Opera. He then applied for admission to Trinity College Dublin’s prestigious The Lir Academy to study acting. In 2017, Mescal earned a Bachelor of Arts in Acting. Before graduating, he hired agents to start his acting career officially. Later, he moved from his native Ireland to London in 2020.
Zodiac Sign
Mescal’s zodiac sign is Aquarius. Aquarians are kind and considerate people. Celebrities like Katie Goodland, Cristiano Ronaldo, Burak Deniz, and Naseem Shah have the same star sign as him.
Net Worth
As an Irish actor and model, Paul Mescal has a net worth of about US$1.5 million as of 2024.
| Net Worth | US$1.5 million as of 2024 |
Parents and Siblings
Mescal is the eldest of three children. His father, Dearbhla Mescal, was a police officer, and his mother, Paul, was a schoolteacher and semi-professional actor. Mescal’s siblings include a brother and a sister, Nell Mescal. Nell is an Irish songwriter and singer by profession.
| Father | Dearbhla Mescal |
| Mother | Paul |
| Sister | Nell Mescal |
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Girlfriend/Relationship
Mescal was in a relationship with Phoebe Bridgers. Phoebe is an American singer and songwriter. They both are currently dating and purchased a beautiful house in Ireland.
Stardom from Theatre to Films
Theatre Plays
Following his 2017 Lir Academy graduation, Mescal starred in several Dublin theatre shows, including The Great Gatsby and The Red Shoes. He played the title character, Jay Gatsby, in The Great Gatsby at Dublin’s Gate Theatre. In addition, he also appeared in London’s Lyric Hammersmith Theatre’s production of The Plough and the Stars in a supporting role that same year.
His work received praise from Peter Crawley of The Irish Times as a “butterfly of self-creation among an ensemble in constant motion and fluttering improvisation.”
Miniseries/TV Appearance
Mescal became famous for his role in the 2020 miniseries Normal People. It was his first TV appearance in the miniseries based on Sally Rooney’s 2018 book of the same name.
Music Videos
In August, he starred in The Rolling Stones‘ “Scarlet” music video and as a firefighter in the Channel 5 miniseries The Deceived. He has also appeared in the music video for the song “Savior Complex,” directed by Phoebe Waller-Bridgers. In his review of The Deceived, The Independent writer Ed Power praised Mescal as:
Flawless donegal (Irish) accent alongside his sleepy-eyed charm
In addition, Mescal is a pianist who has collaborated with singer Nell Mescal, his sister, on cover music. The actor sang and did spoken word at the London Natural History Museum in July 2020 alongside musician Dermot Kennedy.
Films
In 2021, he made his film debut in The Lost Daughter. This psychological drama received global recognition due to its strong plot. The following year, he played the role of a frustrated young father in Aftersun and starred in another psychological drama, God’s Creatures. Both of these were premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2022.
For his work in Aftersun, he received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor and the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. Furthermore, for his portrayal of Stanley Kowalski in a 2022 play, A Streetcar Named Desire, Mescal was awarded a Laurence Olivier Award. Since then, he has acted in a play called All of Us Strangers (2023).
Awards and Honors
He received accolades for outstanding performances. He has won the BAFTA TV Award for Best Actor. Besides this, he got nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award, Academy and the Critics’ Choice TV Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.
A glimpse of his honors and awards in different categories is listed below.
Academy Awards
| Year | Award Category |
| 2023 | Best Actor Nominations for Aftersun |
BAFTA AWARDS
| Year | Award Category |
| 2021 | Won British Academy Television Awards for Best Actor for Normal People |
| 2023 | British Academy Film Awards Nominations for Best Actor in a Leading Role for Aftersun Won BAFTA Scotland Awards for Best Actor Film for Aftersun |
Primetime Emmy Awards
| Year | Award Category |
| 2020 | Nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for Normal People |
Laurence Olivier Awards
| Year | Award Category |
| 2023 | Won Best Actor Award for A Streetcar Named Desire |
Other Awards
| Year | Award Category |
| 2020 | Won Gold Derby Award for Movie/Limited Series Actor in Normal People Won International Online Cinema Awards for Best Actor in a Limited Series for Normal People Received Gold Derby Award for Breakthrough Performer of the Year Award |
| 2021 | Nominations for Critics’ Choice Television Awards Best Actor in a Movie/Miniseries Normal People Won Irish Film & Television Awards for Lead Actor – TV Drama in Normal People |
| 2022 | Nominations for Best Supporting Performance for God’s Creatures Won Festival du nouveau cinéma for Prix d’interprétation Nominations for Best Joint Lead Performance for Aftersun |
| 2023 | Won Chlotrudis Awards for Best Actor Won Best Supporting Performance for All of Us Strangers Nominations for Critics’ Choice Movie Awards for Best Actor in Aftersun Won Toronto Film Critics Association Best Actor |
| 2023 | Won Irish Film & Television Awards for Lead Actor – Film in Aftersun Nominations for Best Supporting Actor – Film in God’s Creatures Won International Cinephile Society for Best Actor Won SESC Film Festival Best Foreign Actor (Critics Award) and Best Foreign Actor (Audience Award) Nominations for Independent Spirit Awards Best Lead Performance in Aftersun |
Interesting Facts
- In October 2020, he took part in an online stage reading of Kenneth Lonergan’s play This Is Our Youth as part of a series to support the nonprofit Actors Fund of America.
- He joined The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as a member in 2023.
- Mescal announced in 2022 that he had bought a home in Ireland to reside there during his free time.
What is the zodiac sign of Irish Actor Paul Mescal?
His zodiac sign is Aquarius.Â
What is the name of Paul Mescal's girlfriend?
He is in a relationship with American singer and songwriter Phoebe Bridgers.Â
What is the net worth of Paul Mescal in 2024?
His estimated net worth as of 2024 is US$ 1.5 million.
How many awards has Paul Mescal won as of 2024?
He has won a total of 15 awards in different categories.
