Paul Mescal Height, Age, Girlfriend, Family, Biography

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Hometown: County Kildare, Ireland

Age: 28 Years

Height: 5' 11''

Bio/Wiki
Full Name	Paul Colm Michael Mescal
Profession(s)	• Actor • Singer
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)	5' 11" (180 cm)
Eye Colour	Blue
Hair Colour	Dark Brown
Career
Debut	Film: The Lost Daughter (2021) as Will TV: Normal People (2020) Connell Waldron
Awards	BAFTA Awards • Best Actor award for the television series Normal People (2021) • Best Actor Film award for the film Aftersun (2023) Olivier Awards • Best Supporting Performance award for the film All of Us Strangers (2023) Irish Film & Television Awards • Lead Actor - TV Drama for the television series Normal People (2021) • Lead Actor - Film for the film Aftersun (2023) • Best Supporting Actor – Film for the film 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) and Best Foreign Actor (Audience Award) at SESC Film Festival (2023) • Best Actor at Toronto Film Critics Association (2023) London Film Critics' Circle • British/Irish Actor of the Year for the films All of Us Strangers, God's Creatures, Foe, and Carmen (2024) Academy Museum of Motion Pictures • Vantage Award (2024)
Personal Life
Date of Birth	2 February 1996 (Friday)
Age (as of 2024)	28 Years
Birthplace	Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland
Zodiac sign	Aquarius
Autograph
Nationality	Irish
Hometown	County Kildare, Ireland
School	Maynooth Post Primary School
College/University	Trinity College, Dublin
Educational Qualification	Bachelor of Arts in Acting (2017)
Religious Views	Once, during a media conversation, he shared his religious views. He said, "I’m very much not a religious person."
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian
Tattoo(s)	• On his right arm • On his right and left arm • On his left shoulder- Heart
Social Media	Twitter
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Unmarried
Affairs/Girlfriends	• Phoebe Bridgers (American singer) (2020-2022) • Gracie Abrams (singer) (2023- present)
Family
Parents	Father- Paul (a school teacher) Mother- Dearbhla (a police officer)
Siblings	Brother- Donnacha Mescal Sister- Nell Mescal (singer)

Some Lesser Known Facts About Paul Mescal

Paul Mescal grew up in Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland.

A childhood picture of Paul Mescal while playing
As a minor and under-21 player, he played Gaelic football for Kildare, a town in Ireland.
Paul Mescal was associated with the Maynooth GAA club.
Brian Lacey, a Gaelic footballer, once praised his defensive skills, and a physical trainer named Cian O’Neill described him as mature, well-developed, and strong.
Paul Mescal quit football after a jaw injury.

An old picture of Paul Mescal while playing football
When he was 16 years old, he performed on stage for the first time. He portrayed the Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera.
Paul Mescal later auditioned and was enrolled into The Lir Academy at Trinity College Dublin.
After completing his graduation, Paul Mescal was offered roles in the theatre productions Angela’s Ashes and The Great Gatsby.
He chose to portray Jay Gatsby in The Great Gatsby at the Gate Theatre in Dublin.
Peter Crawley of The Irish Times, an online newspaper, praised his performance. Peter called him a “butterfly of self-creation” in a dynamic costume.

Paul Mescal in a still from the theatre play The Great Gatsby
Paul Mescal then portrayed the Prince in a modern version of the theatre play The Red Shoes by Hans Christian Andersen at the same theatre.
In 2018, he appeared in the world premiere of the play Asking for It by Louise O’Neill at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin.
Steve Cummins of The Times, a British daily national newspaper, praised his performance in the play.

Paul Mescal in a still from the theatre play The Red Shoes
In the same year, he made his debut at the theatres The Plough in London and the Stars at the Lyric Hammersmith.
After that, Paul Mescal performed in the shows A Midsummer Night’s Dream for the Kilkenny Arts Festival and A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man for the Dublin Theatre Festival with Rough Magic Theatre Company.
In 2020, he appeared in the play The Lieutenant of Inishmore at Gaiety Theatre in Dublin.

Paul Mescal in a still from the theatre play The Lieutenant of Inishmore
In 2020, his first television role was in the miniseries Normal People. The miniseries was based on Sally Rooney’s 2018 novel. The show premiered on BBC Three in the UK and Hulu in the US.
In the show, Paul Mescal played the role of Connell Waldron, a student who is hesitant and emotionally distant.
This character played Gaelic football and attended Trinity College in the show. This role brought him widespread fame.
Caroline Framke of Variety, an American trade magazine, praised his portrayal of the character’s emotional breakdown as ‘breathtaking.’
Willa Paskin of Slate, an online magazine, wrote in a media report about his mix of intelligence, insecurity, and quiet confidence.
After that, Paul Mescal was nominated for The Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie, and the Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Movie/Miniseries.

Paul Mescal in a still from the television series Normal People
In 2020, he was featured in the short film Drifting. The film was shown at the 2020 Galway Film Fleadh.
Paul Mescal then played the role of a firefighter in the miniseries The Deceived, which was aired on Channel 5.
In August 2020, he was featured in the music video of the song ‘Scarlet’ by The Rolling Stones.
Ed Power of The Independent, a British online newspaper, praised his sleepy-eyed charm and flawless Donegal accent in the miniseries The Deceived.

Paul Mescal in a still from the television series The Deceived
In 2020, he moved from Ireland to London.
In 2020, Paul Mescal appeared in the music video of the song Savior Complex, which was directed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
He often shared about attending therapy sessions to balance his mental well-being.
He plays the piano and has performed many song covers with his sister, Nell Mescal, a singer.
Paul Mescal contributed background vocals to the song So Much Wine for Bridgers. The proceeds of the song were donated to a Los Angeles-based LGBT Center.
In July 2020, he performed at a music show and sang with Dermot Kennedy at the Natural History Museum in London.
In October 2020, he participated in a virtual stage reading of Kenneth Lonergan’s play This Is Our Youth to support the Actors Fund of America charity.
Paul Mescal made his acting debut with the 2021 film The Lost Daughter, which was directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal.
The film was a psychological drama and received good reviews.

Paul Mescal in a still from the film The Lost Daughter
In 2022, he bought a property in Ireland to spend time there when not working.
In 2022, Paul Mescal acted in two films named God’s Creatures in which he played the role of a man accused of sexual assault, and Aftersun in which he portrayed a troubled young father.
Both films premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and received positive feedback.
Kate Erbland from IndieWire, an online newspaper, called his acting in the film God’s Creatures “powerful” and “chilling.” Peter Travers from ABC News praised his “charm” and “power” in the film Aftersun.
He earned nominations for the Academy Award for Best Actor and the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (for Aftersun).

Paul Mescal in a still from the film Aftersun
Paul Mescal appeared in the film Carmen, which premiered at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival and was released in theatres in 2023.
In December 2022, Mescal played the role of Stanley Kowalski in a revival of Tennessee Williams’s A Streetcar Named Desire at the Almeida Theatre.
The play received good reviews and moved to the West End in March 2023.
Dominic Maxwell from The Times described Mescal’s performance as “tremendous.” Maxwell highlighted his natural and intense portrayal of Stanley.

Paul Mescal in a still from the theatre show A Streetcar Named Desire
In 2023, Paul Mescal appeared alongside Andrew Scott in the film All of Us Strangers, which was based on Taichi Yamada’s novel Strangers.
The film premiered at the 50th Telluride Film Festival.
David Rooney from The Hollywood Reporter praised the “warm, sexy chemistry” between Mescal and Scott.
Paul Mescal was nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance.
He then starred with Saoirse Ronan in the film Foe, which was based on Iain Reid’s science fiction novel. The film Foe received negative reviews from critics.

Paul Mescal and Saoirse Ronan in a still from the film Foe
In 2024, Paul Mescal played a lead role in the film Gladiator II, Ridley Scott’s sequel to the 2000 historical drama. He played the character previously portrayed as a child by Spencer Treat Clark.
Reportedly, director Ridley Scott cast Paul Mescal in Gladiator II after watching his performance in the television series Normal People.
Paul Mescal trained for six months in strength, fight choreography, horse riding, and sword fighting, to prepare for the role in the film Gladiator II.

Paul Mescal in a still from the film Gladiator II (2024)
After that, his several upcoming film projects were announced such as The History of Sound, a romantic drama with Josh O’Connor, Hamnet, a period drama by Chloé Zhao, where he would portray William Shakespeare, and Merrily We Roll Along, directed by Richard Linklater, where he will replace Blake Jenner as Franklin Shepard.
Paul Mescal speaks both English and Irish.
He has walked the ramp for many noted fashion designers.

Paul Mescal at a fashion show
Paul Mescal has been featured on the cover of many renowned magazines and tabloids.

Paul Mescal on the cover of a magazine
He is an animal lover. He often shares pictures of his pet on social media.

Paul Mescal with his pet dog
Paul Mescal is often spotted enjoying alcoholic beverages on various occasions.

Paul Mescal while enjoying an alcoholic beverage
He enjoys smoking cigarettes occasionally.

Paul Mescal while smoking a cigarette
Paul Mescal is a fitness enthusiast and goes to the gym regularly. He often shares pictures of his gym sessions on social media.

Paul Mescal while working out at a gym
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