Who is Paul Mescal?
Paul Mescal broke out as Connell in Normal People, earned an Oscar nomination for Aftersun, led Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II, and headlined Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet — with Sam Mendes’ Beatles films ahead as Paul McCartney.
Key Accolades & Awards
- Academy Award nomination — Best Actor (Aftersun)
- Emmy nomination — Normal People
- BAFTA recognition for Hamnet; Gladiator II blockbuster lead
Most searched questions about Paul Mescal
Direct answers to the questions people search most about Paul Mescal — written for quick scanning and AI overviews.
Who is Paul Mescal dating?
Singer Gracie Abrams (daughter of J.J. Abrams), linked since June 2024; red-carpet debut at the Feb 2026 BAFTAs; attended the 2026 Oscars together. Previously dated Phoebe Bridgers (2020–2022).
How old is Paul Mescal?
Born February 2, 1996, in Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland → 30. (Some sites wrongly list Feb 5 — Feb 2 is correct.)
What is Paul Mescal’s net worth?
Estimated, with conflicting figures: $2–5M up to $8M (2026). True figure unverified. Treat all celebrity net-worth figures as estimates — Celluloid does not audit private wealth.
Is Paul Mescal married / does he have kids?
Not married, no children; has said he’d “love to have kids” someday.
What awards has Paul Mescal won / been nominated for?
Oscar nomination (Best Actor, Aftersun, 2022); Emmy nomination (Normal People, 2020); BAFTA Film nomination for Hamnet (2026). Hamnet won Golden Globe Best Drama + BAFTA Outstanding British Film.
How tall is Paul Mescal?
~5’11” (180 cm); some sources say 6’0”. See the Celluloid star profile for related credits and People’s Choice voting.
How did Paul Mescal become famous?
Breakout as Connell in Normal People (2020) straight out of The Lir Academy, Trinity Dublin; lockdown-era cultural phenomenon (the chain necklace became iconic).
What is Paul Mescal’s next movie (Beatles)?
Plays Paul McCartney in Sam Mendes’ four-film Beatles event (Sony); Harris Dickinson (Lennon), Joseph Quinn (Harrison), Barry Keoghan (Starr); Anna Sawai as Yoko Ono; filming from Feb 2026; all four films release April 7, 2028.
What was Hamnet / who does he play?
Plays William Shakespeare opposite Jessie Buckley in Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet (Nov 2025); ~$108M worldwide box office; produced by Steven Spielberg.
Was Paul Mescal in Gladiator II?
Yes — lead role Lucius in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II (Nov 2024), his first blockbuster; grossed $460M+ worldwide.
Celluloid Score career
From titles scored in the Celluloid catalogue.
- Career average
- 68%
- 1 scored titles
Where their Celluloid credits come from
Production country and primary language on titles in our catalogue — not personal nationality.
By country
By language
- English 1
Ranked by Celluloid Score
Paul Mescal titles in the Celluloid catalogue, sorted by Celluloid Score.
TV & dramas on Celluloid
Paul Mescal series in the Celluloid catalogue, sorted by Celluloid Score.
Popular credits
Top TMDB credits with character, festival, and worldwide box office.
| Title | Year | Role | Festival | Box Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladiator II | 2024 | Lucius | BFI London Film Festival | $462M |
| Normal People | 2020 | Connell Waldron | — | — |
| Hamnet | 2025 | Will | — | $108M |
| Aftersun | 2022 | Calum | — | $8M |
| All of Us Strangers | 2023 | Harry | — | $15M |
| The History of Sound | 2025 | Lionel | — | $3M |
| The Lost Daughter | 2021 | Will | — | $703K |
| Foe | 2023 | Junior | — | — |
| The Deceived | 2020 | Sean | — | — |
| The Beatles: John | 2028 | Paul McCartney | — | — |
| The Beatles: Paul | 2028 | Paul McCartney | — | — |
| The Beatles: George | 2028 | Paul McCartney | — | — |