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Paapa Essiedu

Bio: Paapa Kwaakye Essiedu (/ˈpɑːpə ˌɛsiˈeɪduː/; born 11 June 1990) is a British actor. He started his career in 2012 when he joined the Royal Shakespeare Company, acting in numerous production including The Merry Wives of Windsor (2012), Hamlet (2016), and King Lear (2016)

Born: Mon, Jun 11 1990

Birthplace: Southwark, London, England, UK

Paapa Essiedu is 36 years old

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Poster of National Theatre Live: All My Sons

National Theatre Live: All My Sons

Paapa Essiedu was 35 in National Theatre Live: All My Sons as 'Chris Keller'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 16 2026

Poster of Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic

Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic

Paapa Essiedu was 35 in Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 05 2026

Poster of The Name of Action

The Name of Action

Paapa Essiedu was 35 in The Name of Action as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 03 2026

Poster of Laundreams

Paapa Essiedu was 35 in Laundreams as 'Danny'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 30 2025

Poster of National Theatre Live: Death of England: Delroy

National Theatre Live: Death of England: Delroy

Paapa Essiedu was 34 in National Theatre Live: Death of England: Delroy as 'Delroy'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 09 2025

Poster of The Outrun

Paapa Essiedu was 33 in The Outrun as 'Daynin'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 19 2024

Poster of National Theatre Live: The Effect

National Theatre Live: The Effect

Paapa Essiedu was 33 in National Theatre Live: The Effect as 'Tristan'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 09 2024

Poster of Genie

Paapa Essiedu was 33 in Genie as 'Bernard Bottle'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 22 2023

Poster of Men

Paapa Essiedu was 31 in Men as 'James'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 20 2022

Poster of Femme

Paapa Essiedu was 30 in Femme as 'Jordan'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 16 2021

Poster of The Exit Plan

Paapa Essiedu was 30 in The Exit Plan as 'Zeke'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 23 2021

Poster of Stand Still

Paapa Essiedu was 29 in Stand Still as 'David'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 10 2019

Poster of Prince, Son and Heir: Charles at 70

Prince, Son and Heir: Charles at 70

Paapa Essiedu was 28 in Prince, Son and Heir: Charles at 70 as 'Narrator'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 08 2018

Poster of The Miniaturist

The Miniaturist

Paapa Essiedu was 27 in The Miniaturist as 'Otto'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 26 2017

Poster of Murder on the Orient Express

Murder on the Orient Express

Paapa Essiedu was 27 in Murder on the Orient Express as 'Young Policeman'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 03 2017

Poster of Canned

Paapa Essiedu was 26 in Canned as 'Charlie'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 16 2017

Poster of RSC Live: King Lear

RSC Live: King Lear

Paapa Essiedu was 26 in RSC Live: King Lear as 'Edmund'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 12 2016

Poster of RSC Live: Hamlet

RSC Live: Hamlet

Paapa Essiedu was 25 in RSC Live: Hamlet as 'Hamlet'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 10 2016

Poster of A Midsummer Night's Dream

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Paapa Essiedu was 25 in A Midsummer Night's Dream as 'Demetrius'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 30 2016

Poster of Shakespeare Live! From the RSC

Shakespeare Live! From the RSC

Paapa Essiedu was 25 in Shakespeare Live! From the RSC as 'Hamlet'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 23 2016

Poster of National Theatre Live: King Lear

National Theatre Live: King Lear

Paapa Essiedu was 23 in National Theatre Live: King Lear as 'The Duke of Burgundy'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 01 2014

Poster of The Scurry

Paapa Essiedu will be 36+ in The Scurry

Movie Released: Unreleased

Poster of Sweet Dreams

Paapa Essiedu will be 36+ in Sweet Dreams as 'Billy'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

Poster of Tyrant

Paapa Essiedu will be 36+ in Tyrant

Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages

Poster of Harry Potter

Paapa Essiedu will be 36+ in Harry Potter as 'Severus Snape'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 25 2026

Poster of Falling

Paapa Essiedu was 35+ in Falling as 'David'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 19 2026

Poster of Finding Harry: The Craft Behind The Magic

Finding Harry: The Craft Behind The Magic

Paapa Essiedu was 35+ in Finding Harry: The Craft Behind The Magic as 'Himself'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 05 2026

Poster of Babies

Paapa Essiedu was 35+ in Babies as 'Stephen'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 30 2026

Poster of Black Doves

Paapa Essiedu was 34+ in Black Doves as 'Elmore Fitch'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 05 2024

Poster of The Lazarus Project

The Lazarus Project

Paapa Essiedu was 32+ in The Lazarus Project as 'George Addo'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 16 2022

Poster of Anne Boleyn

Paapa Essiedu was 30+ in Anne Boleyn as 'George Boleyn'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 01 2021

Poster of Unsaid Stories

Paapa Essiedu was 30+ in Unsaid Stories as 'Michael'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 10 2020

Poster of I May Destroy You

I May Destroy You

Paapa Essiedu was 29+ in I May Destroy You as 'Kwame Acheamong'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 07 2020

Poster of Gangs of London

Gangs of London

Paapa Essiedu was 29+ in Gangs of London as 'Alexander Dumani'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 23 2020

Poster of The Capture

Paapa Essiedu was 29+ in The Capture as 'Isaac Turner MP, Isaac Turner'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 03 2019

Poster of Black Earth Rising

Black Earth Rising

Paapa Essiedu was 28+ in Black Earth Rising as 'Jaalen'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 10 2018

Poster of Press

Paapa Essiedu was 28+ in Press as 'Ed Washburn'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 06 2018

Poster of Kiri

Paapa Essiedu was 27+ in Kiri as 'Nate Akindele'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 10 2018

Poster of The Miniaturist

The Miniaturist

Paapa Essiedu was 27+ in The Miniaturist as 'Otto'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Dec 26 2017

Poster of Not Safe for Work

Not Safe for Work

Paapa Essiedu was 25+ in Not Safe for Work as 'Paul'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 30 2015

Poster of Utopia

Paapa Essiedu was 22+ in Utopia as 'Roy'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 15 2013

Poster of Black Mirror

Paapa Essiedu was 21+ in Black Mirror as 'Gaap'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 04 2011

Poster of The Graham Norton Show

The Graham Norton Show

Paapa Essiedu was 16+ in The Graham Norton Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 22 2007