Paul Mescal
Biography
Paul Mescal is an Irish actor born on February 2, 1996. He studied acting at The Lir Academy and performed in plays in Dublin theatres. Mescal's breakthrough came with a leading role in the BBC/Hulu romantic drama miniseries Normal People, earning him the British Academy Television Award for Best Actor and a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie. He has also received two BAFTA Awards and a Laurence Olivier Award. Mescal's known credits include 40 acting roles.
Career overview
Paul Mescal is an Irish actor born on February 2, 1996. He studied acting at The Lir Academy and performed in plays in Dublin theatres. Mescal's breakthrough came with a leading role in the BBC/Hulu romantic drama miniseries Normal People, which earned him the British Academy Television Award for Best Actor and a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie.
Mescal's performance in Normal People marked a significant milestone in his career, showcasing his acting abilities to a wider audience. The miniseries was a critical and commercial success, and Mescal's portrayal of the lead character received widespread acclaim. His success in Normal People led to further opportunities in the entertainment industry.
As an actor, Mescal has demonstrated his versatility and range in various roles. With a total of 40 known credits, he has established himself as a talented and sought-after performer in the industry. His achievements in television and film have earned him recognition and accolades, including multiple award nominations.
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- The Beatles: John (2028) as Paul McCartney
- The Beatles: George (2028) as Paul McCartney
- The Beatles: Paul (2028) as Paul McCartney
- The Beatles: Ringo (2028) as Paul McCartney
- The Boys of Dungeon Lane: In Conversation with Paul McCartney and Paul Mescal (2026) as Self
- Hamnet (2025) as Will
- The History of Sound (2025) as Lionel
- The History of Sound (2025) Executive Producer
- Inside Look: Hamnet (2025) as Self
- Gladiator II (2024) as Lucius
- The Making of Gladiator II (2024) as Self
- Who Is Sabato De Sarno? A Gucci Story (2024) as Self / Narrator (voice)
- On the Red Carpet Presents: All of Us Strangers (2024) as Self
- All of Us Strangers (2023) as Harry
- Foe (2023) as Junior
- Carmen (2023) as Aidan
- Aftersun (2022) as Calum
- God's Creatures (2022) as Brian O'Hara
- The Lost Daughter (2021) as Will
- Normal People (2020) as Connell Waldron
- Drifting (2020) as Cian
- This Is Our Youth (2020) as Dennis Ziegler
- The Deceived (2020) as Sean
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- Today with Jenna & Sheinelle (2019) as Self
- Movies with Ali Plumb (2016) as Self
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self
- Hot Ones (2015) as Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
- Variety Studio: Actors on Actors (2014) as Self
- Chicken Shop Date (2014) as Self - Guest
- Chicken Shop Date (2014) as Self - Guest (archive footage)
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- The Actor Awards Presented by SAG-AFTRA (1995) as Self
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- The Late Late Show (1962) as Self
- The Oscars (1953) as Self - Presenter
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee
- Hold On to Your Angels
- Merrily We Roll Along as Franklin Shepard
- A Spy by Nature as Alec Milius