Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 11/06/1990 |
| Age | 36 years |
| Birthplace | London, England |
Latest News about Paapa Essiedu
20/04/2025
Paapa Essiedu won the Laurence Olivier Award in 2025 for his performance as the lead in the play 'All My Sons'. This prestigious recognition highlighted his continued excellence in British theatre following his acclaimed role as Hamlet at the Royal Shakespeare Company.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Paapa Kwaakye Essiedu |
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| Ethnicity | Ghanaian |
| Religion | Christianity |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 6" (168 cm) |
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| Weight | 65 Kg (143 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Forest School, London |
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| College/University | Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London |
| Degree | Bachelor of Arts (BA) |
Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Rosa Robson |
Family
| Father | Tony Essiedu |
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| Mother | Selina |
| Siblings | Half-brother and half-sister |
| Spouse | Rosa Robson |
Career
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| Notable Works |
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| Recent Highlight | Selected to portray Severus Snape in the TV adaptation of the Harry Potter series | ||||
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Favourites
| Favourite Actor | Cillian Murphy |
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| Salary | $200,000-400,000 |
| Net Worth | $1 million |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/pessiedu/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/paapa.essiedu |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Essiedu was born at Guy’s Hospital in Southwark, London and was raised in Walthamstow, East London. | |
| 2. His mother was a fashion and design teacher while his father returned to Ghana later in life. | |
| 3. Essiedu initially aimed to become a doctor but shifted his focus to acting after encouragement from his drama teacher. | |
| 4. He attended Forest School on a scholarship and was involved in various sports and theatre activities. | |
| 5. His mother passed away from breast cancer during his time at drama school. | |
| 6. He has a strong connection to his childhood, once helping his mother stitch clothes. | |
| 7. Essiedu believes that if he weren't an actor, he would have considered becoming a fisherman on a Pacific island. | |
| 8. He began therapy five years after losing his mother, indicating a strong desire for emotional well-being. | |
| 9. He joined the Royal Shakespeare Company in 2012, playing Fenton in The Merry Wives of Windsor. | |
| 10. He was the first Black actor to play Hamlet at the Royal Shakespeare Company in 2016. |