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Pedro Pascal

Pedro Pascal is a Chilean and American actor who experienced a breakthrough after nearly two decades of smaller roles. He is best known for his portrayal of Oberyn Martell in *Game of Thrones* and Javier Peña in *Narcos*. Pascal has also appeared in films such as *The Great Wall*, *Kingsman: The Golden Circle*, *The Equalizer 2*, and *Triple Frontier*.

1948: Birth of José Balmaceda Riera

In 1948, José Balmaceda Riera, Pedro Pascal's father, was born.

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1953: Birth of Verónica Pascal Ureta

In 1953, Verónica Pascal Ureta, Pedro Pascal's mother, was born.

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1969: Mama Cass Song Release

In 1969, Mama Cass released the song "Make Your Own Kind of Music", which later became associated with a Pedro Pascal meme in 2022.

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April 2, 1975: José Pedro Balmaceda Pascal Born

On April 2, 1975, José Pedro Balmaceda Pascal was born in Santiago, Chile. He would later become a well-known actor.

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1984: Wonder Woman 1984

In 1984, Pedro Pascal played Maxwell Lord in the movie Wonder Woman 1984.

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1993: Graduation from Orange County School of the Arts

In 1993, Pedro Pascal graduated from the Orange County School of the Arts.

1995: Parents Returned to Chile

In 1995, Pedro Pascal's parents returned to Chile after his father was accused of professional misconduct.

1997: Graduation from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts

In 1997, Pedro Pascal graduated from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts.

1999: Active in Theatre

Since 1999, Pedro Pascal has been active in theatre.

2000: Death of Verónica Pascal Ureta

In 2000, Verónica Pascal Ureta, Pedro Pascal's mother, passed away.

2005: Feature Film Debut in Sisters

In 2005, Pedro Pascal made his feature film debut in Julia Solomonoff's Sisters.

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2005: Meets Oscar Isaac

In 2005, Pedro Pascal met Oscar Isaac while appearing in an off-Broadway production of "Beauty of the Father," and the two became close friends.

2009: Stars in The Good Wife

According to Rotten Tomatoes, from 2009, Pascal starred in "The Good Wife" until 2011, the TV show is one of his highest rated.

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2010: Playwriting and Directorial Debut

In 2010, Pedro Pascal wrote the play Flaca Loves Bone and made his directorial debut with Killing Play.

2011: Cast in Wonder Woman Pilot

In 2011, Pedro Pascal was cast in the pilot for the Wonder Woman television adaptation, but the show was not picked up.

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2013: Stars in Graceland

According to Rotten Tomatoes, from 2013, Pascal starred in "Graceland" until 2014, the TV show is one of his highest rated.

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2013: The Last of Us Video Game Release

In 2013, the critically acclaimed video game The Last of Us was released, which would later be adapted into a television series starring Pedro Pascal in 2023.

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June 15, 2014: Game of Thrones Season Finale

On June 15, 2014, the fourth season of HBO's Game of Thrones, featuring Pedro Pascal as Oberyn Martell, came to an end. His performance garnered significant praise.

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2014: Stars in Game of Thrones

According to Rotten Tomatoes, in 2014, Pascal starred in "Game of Thrones", the TV show is one of his highest rated.

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2015: Stars in Narcos

According to Rotten Tomatoes, from 2015, Pascal starred in "Narcos" until 2017, the TV show is one of his highest rated.

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2015: Roles in Bloodsucking Bastards, Sia's Music Video, and Narcos

In 2015, Pedro Pascal portrayed the vampire Max in Bloodsucking Bastards, co-starred in Sia's "Fire Meet Gasoline" music video, and gained recognition for his role as Javier Peña in the Netflix series Narcos.

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2016: Appearance in The Great Wall

In 2016, Pedro Pascal appeared in the film The Great Wall.

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2017: Appearance in Kingsman: The Golden Circle

In 2017, Pedro Pascal appeared in the film Kingsman: The Golden Circle.

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2018: Stars in If Beale Street Could Talk

According to Rotten Tomatoes, in 2018, Pascal starred in "If Beale Street Could Talk", the film is one of his highest rated.

2018: Appearance in The Equalizer 2

In 2018, Pedro Pascal appeared in the film The Equalizer 2.

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2018: Roles in The Equalizer 2, Prospect, and If Beale Street Could Talk

In 2018, Pedro Pascal starred as the main antagonist in The Equalizer 2, portrayed Ezra in Prospect, and made a cameo appearance in If Beale Street Could Talk.

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February 2019: Broadway Debut in King Lear

In February 2019, Pedro Pascal made his Broadway debut in an adaptation of King Lear.

2019: Stars in The Mandalorian

According to Rotten Tomatoes, from 2019, Pascal starred in "The Mandalorian" until 2023, the TV show is one of his highest rated.

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2019: Appearance in Triple Frontier

In 2019, Pedro Pascal appeared in the film Triple Frontier.

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2019: Broadway Debut

In 2019, Pedro Pascal made his Broadway debut as Edmund in an adaptation of King Lear.

December 2020: Release of Wonder Woman 1984

In December 2020, Wonder Woman 1984, in which Pedro Pascal played Maxwell Lord, was released in theaters and on HBO Max.

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2020: Portrayal of Parental Characters

In 2020, Pedro Pascal portrayed parental characters in We Can Be Heroes and Wonder Woman 1984.

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2020: Virtual Play Reading of I, My Ruination

In 2020, Pedro Pascal was in a virtual play reading of I, My Ruination, which would later become an internet meme in 2021.

2021: Stars in Calls

According to Rotten Tomatoes, in 2021, Pascal starred in "Calls", the TV show is one of his highest rated.

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2022: Roles in The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent and The Bubble

In 2022, Pedro Pascal co-starred in The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent and appeared in The Bubble, alongside other projects. A scene from 'The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent' became an internet meme.

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February 2023: Hosts Saturday Night Live

In February 2023, Pedro Pascal hosted Saturday Night Live with Coldplay as the musical guest.

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2023: Stars in The Last of Us

According to Rotten Tomatoes, in 2023, Pascal starred in "The Last of Us", the TV show is his highest rated.

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2023: Named One of Time's 100 Most Influential People

In 2023, Time magazine named Pedro Pascal one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

2023: Calls for ceasefire in Gaza

On Christmas Eve 2023, Pedro Pascal called for a ceasefire in the Gaza war and urged donations to Doctors Without Borders.

January 2024: Stars in Freaky Tales

In January 2024, Pedro Pascal starred in "Freaky Tales", directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck.

2024: Stars in The Uninvited

According to Rotten Tomatoes, in 2024, Pascal acted in "The Uninvited", the film is his highest rated.

2024: Future Role in The Wild Robot and Gladiator II

In 2024, Pedro Pascal is set to portray parental characters in The Wild Robot and Gladiator II.

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March 1, 2025: Supports Ukraine on Instagram

On March 1, 2025, Pedro Pascal posted in support of Ukraine on Instagram, writing, "Stay on the right side of history. Glory to Ukraine".

April 2025: Condemns J.K. Rowling

In April 2025, Pedro Pascal condemned author J. K. Rowling, calling her a "heinous loser" in an Instagram comment, after she celebrated the For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers ruling.

May 2025: Signs open letter criticizing film industry's passivity during Gaza genocide

In May 2025, Pedro Pascal signed an open letter criticizing the film industry's "passivity" during the ongoing Gaza genocide.

2025: Future Role in The Fantastic Four: First Steps

In 2025, Pedro Pascal is set to portray parental characters in The Fantastic Four: First Steps.

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