Career Timeline of Paul Mescal: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Paul Mescal, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Paul Mescal is an Irish actor who gained international recognition for his role in the miniseries *Normal People* (2020). He studied acting at The Lir Academy in Dublin and subsequently performed in theatre. His performance in *Normal People* earned him a BAFTA TV Award and a Primetime Emmy Award nomination, catapulting him to fame.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2017: Graduation from The Lir Academy

In 2017, Paul Mescal graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in acting from The Lir Academy at Trinity College Dublin, securing agents prior to his graduation.

2018: Stage Performances in Dublin, Cork and London

In 2018, Paul Mescal appeared in Asking for It in Dublin and Cork and made his London stage debut in The Plough and the Stars.

October 2020: Virtual Stage Reading for Charity

In October 2020, Paul Mescal participated in a virtual stage reading of 'This Is Our Youth' benefiting the Actors Fund of America charity.

2020: Performance in 'The Lieutenant of Inishmore'

In 2020, Paul Mescal performed in the play 'The Lieutenant of Inishmore' at Dublin's Gaiety Theatre.

2020: Breakthrough Role in 'Normal People'

In 2020, Paul Mescal rose to fame for his role in the miniseries 'Normal People'. He also earned a BAFTA TV Award and a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award for his performance.

2020: Premiere of 'Normal People'

In 2020, Paul Mescal starred in 'Normal People', which premiered in the UK on BBC Three and in the US on Hulu, earning him a BAFTA TV Award and nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and a Critics' Choice Television Award.

2020: Short Film and Music Video Appearances

In 2020, Paul Mescal starred in the short film 'Drifting', the miniseries 'The Deceived', and appeared in The Rolling Stones' music video for "Scarlet".

2021: Feature Film Debut in 'The Lost Daughter'

In 2021, Paul Mescal made his feature film debut with a supporting role in 'The Lost Daughter'.

2021: Film Acting Debut

In 2021, Paul Mescal transitioned to film acting with roles, including one in the psychological drama 'The Lost Daughter'.

December 2022: Performance in 'A Streetcar Named Desire'

In December 2022, Paul Mescal starred as Stanley Kowalski in a revival of 'A Streetcar Named Desire' at the Almeida Theatre.

2022: Starring Roles in 'God's Creatures' and 'Aftersun'

In 2022, Paul Mescal starred in 'God's Creatures' and 'Aftersun', premiering at the Cannes Film Festival and receiving positive reviews.

March 2023: 'A Streetcar Named Desire' Transfers to West End

In March 2023, Paul Mescal's acclaimed production of 'A Streetcar Named Desire' transferred to the West End and he later won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor for the role.

2023: Roles in 'All of Us Strangers' and 'Foe'

In 2023, Paul Mescal starred in 'All of Us Strangers' and 'Foe'. He received a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for 'All of Us Strangers'.