Paul Mescal is an Irish actor who has appeared in films, plays, and TV shows, and has been nominated for Academy Awards and BAFTAs for his portrayal of Calum Paterson in Aftersun, which was released in 2022. In the early 2000s, he was well-known for his BAFTA TV Award-winning and Primetime Emmy Award-nominated role as Connell Waldron in the BBC Three and Hulu miniseries Normal People.
He was a talented defender in his youth, but he abandoned his promising Gaelic football career because of injury and turned to acting shortly afterwards. Over the years, he has become known in the Dublin stage circle as an alumnus of The Lir Academy. Mescal’s portrayal of Stanley Kowalski in a 2022 production of A Streetcar Named Desire won him aLaurence Olivier Award.
| Real Name/Full Name | Paul Colm Michael Mescal |
| Date Of Birth | 2 February 1996 |
| Age | 28 years old |
| Birthplace | Maynooth, Ireland. |
| Nationality | American |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
| Height | 5 feet 10 inch |
| Weight | 74 kg |
| Marital Status | Not Married |
| Siblings | Donnacha, and Nel |
| Profession | Actor |
| Net worth | $2.5 Million. |
Biography
On February 2nd, 1996, Paul Mescal was given his name as Paul Mescal. He was born in Maynooth, Dublin, Ireland. Father Paul, a school teacher, also displayed semi-professional behavior. Donnacha is his brother and Nell is her sister, and he is the oldest of three children. Maynooth Post Primary School provided the opportunity for the Irish Theatre Artist to attend. He played Gaelic football for Kildare in both minor and under-21 leagues and was part of the Maynooth GAA club.
His audition for The Lir Academy at Trinity College Dublin was inspired by this. In 2017, he received acceptance and graduated from a Bachelor of Arts in Acting program.
Personal Life
According to tabloids in 2020, Paul Mescal had a romantic relationship with American singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers. Their relationship was confirmed by the duo at the 2021 LACMA Art + Film Gala together in November 2021. In December 2022, the couple ended their relationship.
Mescal is proficient in Gaeilge, which is the native language of Ireland. During the year 2020, Mescal relocated from Ireland to London. He made public in 2022 that he had bought a property in Ireland, where he wanted to spend his free time.
Career
His first television appearance was on the drama miniseries ‘Normal People’ on BBC Three, which broadcast on Hulu in the United States in 2020. He was well received in the role and won a British Academy Television Award for Best Actor for his work in the miniseries, as well as nominations from the Primetime Emmy awards and the Critics’ Choice Television Awards.
The Lost Daughter (2001) was the first feature film Paul appeared in, directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal and featuring Olivia Colman. The 2022 Cannes Film Festival was the premiere of both his next films, God’s Creatures (2022) and Aftersun (2022). He was nominated for the Best Actor category at the Academy Awards for Aftersun and also received a BAFTA nomination.
Paul Mescal Movies & TV Shows
| Movies & TV Shows | Year |
| Normal People (TV Series) | 2020 |
| Drifting | 2020 |
| The Deceived (TV Series) | 2020 |
| The Lost Daughter | 2021 |
| God’s Creatures | 2022 |
| Aftersun | 2022 |
| Carmen | 2022 |
| Foe | 2023 |
| All of Us Strangers | 2023 |
| Gladiator II | 2024 |
| The History of Sound | 2025 |
Net Worth
In the past three years, Paul has participated in numerous stage performances and television series. His outstanding performance has earned him a substantial salary, and he has been observed endorsing businesses and participating in commercial campaigns. As per sources, his net worth is expected to reach $2.5 million by 2024.
Social Media
| Platform | Username | Followers |
| @bigbreadpedlar | 127K | |
| X (Twitter) | @mescal_paul | 194.5K |
