Paul Mescal grew up in Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland. |
He played Gaelic football for Kildare as a minor and under-21 player. |
After suffering a jaw injury, he decided to quit football. |
Performed on stage for the first time at age 16 as the Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera. |
After graduating, he landed roles in theatre productions like Angela’s Ashes and The Great Gatsby. |
Had a remarkable performance as Jay Gatsby, praised by critics for his dynamic portrayal. |
Participated in the world premiere of a play called Asking for It at the Abbey Theatre. |
Made his breakthrough with the TV show Normal People, which was widely acclaimed. |
Featured in several notable films premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, including Aftersun. |
Paul has walked runways for fashion designers and has been featured on the covers of renowned magazines. |
He is known as an animal lover and enjoys sharing moments with his pet on social media. |
A fitness enthusiast, he regularly attends the gym and shares workout content. |