Paul Mescal Age, Wiki and Bio

Paul Mescal

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Singer
NationalityIrish
Date of Birth02/02/1996
Age28 years
BirthplaceMaynooth, County Kildare, Ireland

Bio/Wiki

Full NamePaul Colm Michael Mescal
HometownCounty Kildare, Ireland
Zodiac signAquarius

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 11" (180 cm)
Eye ColorBlue
Hair ColorDark Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolMaynooth Post Primary School
College/UniversityTrinity College, Dublin
Educational QualificationBachelor of Arts in Acting (2017)

Personal Life

Religious ViewsI’m very much not a religious person.
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Tattoo(s)
  • On his right arm
  • On his right and left arm
  • On his left shoulder - Heart

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/Girlfriends
  • Phoebe Bridgers (American singer) (2020-2022)
  • Gracie Abrams (singer) (2023- present)

Family

FatherPaul (a school teacher)
MotherDearbhla (a police officer)
Siblings
  • Brother - Donnacha Mescal
  • Sister - Nell Mescal (singer)

Career

Debut
Film
TitleThe Lost Daughter
Year2021
RoleWill
TV
TitleNormal People
Year2020
RoleConnell Waldron
Awards
BAFTA Awards
  • Best Actor award for Normal People (2021)
  • Best Actor Film award for Aftersun (2023)
Olivier Awards
  • Best Supporting Performance award for All of Us Strangers (2023)
Irish Film & Television Awards
  • Lead Actor - TV Drama for Normal People (2021)
  • Lead Actor - Film for Aftersun (2023)
  • Best Supporting Actor – Film for All of Us Strangers (2024)
Other Awards
  • Prix d'interprétation at Festival du nouveau cinéma (2022)
  • Best Actor at Chlotrudis Awards (2022)
  • Best Actor at International Cinephile Society (2023)
  • Best Foreign Actor (Critics Award) at SESC Film Festival (2023)
  • Best Foreign Actor (Audience Award) at SESC Film Festival (2023)
  • Best Actor at Toronto Film Critics Association (2023)
  • British/Irish Actor of the Year for multiple films (2024)
  • Vantage Award at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures (2024)

Social Media

Twitterhttps://x.com/mescal_paul

Some Lesser Known Facts

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.