Paul Mescal
Birthday: Born in 1996-02-02 in Maynooth, County Kildare, Republic of Ireland
Deathday: Alive
Paul Colm Michael Mescal (/ˈmɛskəl/ MESS-kəl; born 2 February 1996) is an Irish actor. Born in Maynooth, he studied acting at The Lir Academy and then performed in plays in Dublin theatres. He rose to fame with his role in the miniseries Normal People (2020), earning a BAFTA TV Award and a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award. Mescal progressed to film acting with roles in the psychological dramas The Lost Daughter (2021) and God's Creatures (2022). His starring roles as a troubled father in Aftersun (2022) and a mysterious neighbour in All of Us Strangers (2023) earned him nominations for BAFTA Film Awards in addition to a nomination for an Academy Award for the former. He received a Laurence Olivier Award for his portrayal of Stanley Kowalski in a 2022 revival of the play A Streetcar Named Desire. Mescal expanded to big-budget films with a leading role in the historical action film Gladiator II (2024). Description above from the Wikipedia article Paul Mescal, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
TV Credits
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Character: Self
Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live’s" longest serving anchor on the show’s wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as host of NBC’s "Late Night" — home to A-list celebrity guests, memorable comedy and the best in musical talent. As the Emmy Award-winning head writer for "SNL," Meyers has established a reputation for sharp wit and perfectly timed comedy, and has gained fame for his spot-on jokes and satire. Meyers takes his departure from "SNL" to his new post at "Late Night," as Jimmy ...
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Character: Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC....
The Late Late Show
Character: Self
Chat show that looks at current affairs in Ireland...
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Character: Self
PBS SoCal and Variety take you inside the biggest movies and TV shows of the past year through candid conversations with today's hottest actors. Hosted by Variety Film Awards Editor Clayton Davis and Variety Chief Correspondent Elizabeth Wagmeister, each episode brings together pairs of actors engaging in intimate one-on-one discussions about their craft and work....
Normal People
Character: Connell Waldron
Marianne and Connell weave in and out of each other's lives in this exploration of sex, power and the desire to love and be loved....
The Graham Norton Show
Character: Self
Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The guests poke fun and share their opinions on the main news stories. Graham is often joined by a band or artist to play the show out....
The Deceived
Character: Sean
English student Ophelia falls in love with her married lecturer, seeing in him all the answers to her needs. When their affair is interrupted by a shocking and tragic death, Ophelia finds herself trapped in a world where she can no longer trust her own mind....
Chicken Shop Date
Character: Self - Guest
The format of Chicken Shop Date involves Amelia Dimoldenberg meeting a celebrity guest at a local chicken shop for a date, where they engage in casual, awkward, and sometimes flirtatious conversation....
Hot Ones
Character: Self
The show with hot questions and even hotter wings invites a famous guest over to eat and then interviews them while they're struggling through the heat....
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Character: Self
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater. Stephen Colbert, Chris Licht, Tom Purcell, and Jon Stewart are executive produce...
Saturday Night Live
Character: Self - Host
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest....
Chicken Shop Date
Character: Self - Guest (Archive Footage)
The format of Chicken Shop Date involves Amelia Dimoldenberg meeting a celebrity guest at a local chicken shop for a date, where they engage in casual, awkward, and sometimes flirtatious conversation....
Movie Credits
The History of Sound
Character: Lionel
Two young men during World War I set out to record the lives, voices and music of their American countrymen....
Hamnet
Character: William Shakespeare
Agnes Shakespeare – the wife of the world's most famous writer – struggles to come to terms with the loss of her only son, Hamnet....
The End of Getting Lost
Character: Duncan
Set in 1990s Europe, the story follows a young married couple, Gina and Duncan, on what Duncan claims is their honeymoon but after Gina suffers a mysterious accident, the story begins to toggle between past and present — and husband and wife — to uncover a portrait of love’s power and dangers. As the two hop borders across Europe, their former lives threaten to catch up with them while the truth grows more elusive....
Aftersun
Character: Calum
Sophie reflects on the shared joy and private melancholy of a holiday she took with her father twenty years earlier. Memories real and imagined fill the gaps between miniDV footage as she tries to reconcile the father she knew with the man she didn't....
All of Us Strangers
Character: Harry
One night in his near-empty tower block in contemporary London, Adam has a chance encounter with a mysterious neighbor Harry, which punctures the rhythm of his everyday life....
On the Red Carpet Presents: All of Us Strangers
Character: Self
On The Red Carpet presents an in-depth look at the making of All of Us Strangers....
Who Is Sabato De Sarno? A Gucci Story
Character: Self / Narrator (voice)
Sabato De Sarno, Gucci’s new creative director, presents a glimpse into the creation of the Gucci Ancora show—his first collection for the iconic fashion house. In the days leading up to the show, De Sarno shares his personal experiences, revealing his passions and vision for Gucci’s new chapter....
Gladiator II
Character: Lucius
Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people....
The Lost Daughter
Character: Will
A woman's seaside vacation takes a dark turn when her obsession with a young mother forces her to confront secrets from her past....
This Is Our Youth
Character: Dennis Ziegler
The play takes place in Dennis Ziegler's apartment on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in March 1982. Dennis's friend Warren Straub, a dejected 19-year-old, has just been kicked out of his house and stolen $15,000 from his abusive lingerie-tycoon father. Dennis, the more wily and domineering of the two, spends some of the money on cocaine, hoping to sell it to a friend for much more. Jessica Goldman, an "anxiously insightful" fashion student, comes over and Warren hopes that he can use the money...
Carmen
Character: Aidan
A young and fiercely independent woman, Carmen, is forced to flee her home in the Mexican desert following the brutal murder of her mother. She survives an illegal border crossing into the US, only to be confronted by a lawless volunteer border guard. When the border guard and his patrol partner Aidan become embroiled in a deadly standoff, the pair is forced to escape together....
Drifting
Character: Cian
Cian and Pat have been joined at the hip since they were kids and have the run of their small town in the midlands. Cian is content to coast through a life of booze and casual hook-ups while Pat has grown weary of his surroundings....
God's Creatures
Character: Brian O'Hara
In a windswept fishing village, a mother is torn between protecting her beloved son and her own sense of right and wrong. A lie she tells for him rips apart their family and close-knit community....
Foe
Character: Junior
Henrietta and Junior farm a secluded piece of land that has been in Junior's family for generations, but their quiet life is thrown into turmoil when an uninvited stranger shows up at their door with a startling proposal. Will they risk their relationship & personal identity for a chance to survive in a new world?...
The Making of Gladiator II
Character: Self
An inside look that offers unprecedented access encompassing all aspects of production, from the grand scope of the sets — including reconstructing Ancient Rome — to characters, combat training, costumes, historical accuracy, scoring and more. The footage captured on the set of Gladiator II offers unparalleled, exclusive access to filmmaker Ridley Scott’s inner circle, and insights into his creative process....
Seize the Denny
Character: Sausage Son
When you’re open to what life has to offer, everyone gets more out of it. And that’s not confined to the big things in life. It can be those small moments of everyday bravery that once capitalized on, can be incredibly rewarding. Seize the Denny!...
The Beatles: John
Character: Paul McCartney
One of four biopics—all to be released in 2027—focusing on individual members of The Beatles, this one telling the story of the group from the perspective of John Lennon....
The Beatles: George
Character: Paul McCartney
One of four biopics—all to be released in 2027—focusing on individual members of The Beatles, this one telling the story of the group from the perspective of George Harrison....
The Beatles: Paul
Character: Paul McCartney
One of four biopics—all to be released in 2027—focusing on individual members of The Beatles, this one telling the story of the group from the perspective of Paul McCartney....
The Beatles: Ringo
Character: Paul McCartney
One of four biopics—all to be released in 2027—focusing on individual members of The Beatles, this one telling the story of the group from the perspective of Ringo Starr....
Saturday Night Live Season 50 Episode 8 - Paul Mescal & Shaboozey
Character: Host
This Saturday night, “Saturday Night Live” returns with an exciting new episode featuring host Paul Mescal and musical guest Shaboozey. As the show reaches its 50th season, Episode 8 promises to deliver the signature humor and entertainment that fans have come to love. Paul Mescal, known for his captivating performances in film and television, is set to bring his unique charm and wit to the SNL stage....