Age, Biography, and Wiki
His biography is available in 30 languages on Wikipedia, highlighting his global impact as one of Ireland’s most recognized contemporary actors.
| Occupation | Actor |
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| Date of Birth | 2 February 1996 |
| Age | 29 Years |
| Birth Place | Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland |
| Horoscope | Aquarius |
| Country | Ireland |
Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship Status
Paul Mescal maintains a relatively private personal life. In the past, he was linked to fellow Irish actress Daisy Edgar-Jones, his co-star in Normal People, but these were rumors. Mescal has been known to keep details of his romantic life out of the public eye, and as of recent reports, his current relationship status is not officially confirmed.
Mescal progressed to film acting with roles in the psychological dramas The Lost Daughter (2021), God's Creatures (2022), and All of Us Strangers (2023). For his starring role as a troubled father in the coming-of-age drama Aftersun (2022) he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor. Mescal expanded to big-budget films with a leading role in the historical action film Gladiator II (2024).
Mescal made his feature film debut with a supporting role in The Lost Daughter, directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal in her directorial debut. Released in 2021, the psychological drama garnered favourable reviews. A year later, Mescal starred as a man accused of sexual assault in the psychological drama God's Creatures and as a troubled young father in the drama Aftersun, both of which premiered at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival. The two films received positive reviews with Mescal's performances gaining praise. IndieWire critic Kate Erbland found Mescal's work in God's Creatures "powerful" and "quietly chilling". Reviewing Aftersun, Peter Travers of ABC News highlighted his "disarming charm and elemental power" in his portrayal of a "complex role". He received nominations for the Academy Award for Best Actor and the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for the latter.
Mescal speaks English and Irish. He moved from his native Ireland to London in 2020. In 2022, he said that he had bought a property in Ireland, with the intention of spending time there when he is not working. He was in a relationship with American singer Phoebe Bridgers for approximately two years, until December 2022. He appeared in Bridgers' music video for the song "Savior Complex", directed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and provided backing vocals for Bridgers' cover of "So Much Wine", originally by The Handsome Family. Proceeds from the song were donated to the Los Angeles LGBT Center. He is open about seeing a therapist, which he says is "to keep sane". He has said that fans should not feel entitled to know about his personal life and that he is not comfortable inviting any access into that part of his life. Since 2024, Mescal has been in a relationship with American singer and songwriter Gracie Abrams.
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Net Worth
Paul Mescal is active on Instagram, where he shares behind-the-scenes content, film promotions, and glimpses into his personal projects. He is also featured on major entertainment news platforms and is frequently covered in celebrity media, though he limits his personal social media presence.
Education
Paul Mescal continues to be recognized as one of the most dynamic and talented actors of his generation, with a career trajectory poised for even greater success.
