Paul Mescal is an Irish actor best known for starring as Connell Waldron on Hulu and BBC Three series ‘Normal People’. He has received praise for his performance on the series.

Early Life and Family

Paul was born on February 2, 1996, in County Kildare, Ireland to Paul and Dearbhla Mescal. He was raised alongside his sister Nell and a brother Donnacha. His father Paul was the state police force of the Irish Republic while his mother is a schoolteacher.

From an early age, Paul was interested in sports. He was a good footballer and was an under 21 footballer for Kildare. He was also a member of Maynooth GAA which is a club in County Kildare. His enthusiast for sports, however, faded after he suffered a jaw injury.

Regarding his education, Mescal graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Acting from The Lir Academy at Trinity College Dublin in 2017.

Career

While he was still studying at the Lir Academy, he was offered several roles in high-profile productions including ‘Angela’s Ashes’ and ‘The Great Gatsby’. He also played in other theatrical shows like Hans Christian Andersen’s ‘The Red Shoes’.

Most of the works done by Paul are at the theatrical level. In 2018, he got the role of Lieutenant Langon in ‘The Plough and the Stars’. He also played the role of Bryan in the world premiere of ‘Asking for It’. The same year, he acted in ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ and ‘A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man’ for the Dublin Theatre Festival and Kilkenny Arts Festival.

Paul’s breakthrough came recently in 2020 after he was taken in the main role of Connell Waldron in the Hulu and BBC Three series ‘Normal People’. He is also set to play the role of Matt in the upcoming comedy series ‘Bump’.

Paul Mescal Height, Weight, and Body Measurements

Paul is a tall guy and has an athletic body. He stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches or 180 cm tall and weighs around 85 kg or 187 pounds. His chest size, waist size, and biceps size are 40 inches, 32 inches, and 14.5 inches respectively. His hair color and eye color are both brown.

Paul Mescal Net Worth

As of 2020, Paul Mescal’s net worth is estimated to be around $100,000. Most of his works have been associated with the theatrical level. He has now got a big breakthrough in the series ‘Normal People’. He has received several-praise for his performance. His net worth will continue to go big as his acting career moves forward.