Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Paapa Kwaakye Essiedu |
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| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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
| Essiedu was born at Guy’s Hospital in Southwark, London and was raised in Walthamstow, East London. | |
| His mother was a fashion and design teacher while his father returned to Ghana later in life. | |
| Essiedu initially aimed to become a doctor but shifted his focus to acting after encouragement from his drama teacher. | |
| He attended Forest School on a scholarship and was involved in various sports and theatre activities. | |
| His mother passed away from breast cancer during his time at drama school. | |
| He has a strong connection to his childhood, once helping his mother stitch clothes. | |
| Essiedu believes that if he weren't an actor, he would have considered becoming a fisherman on a Pacific island. | |
| He began therapy five years after losing his mother, indicating a strong desire for emotional well-being. |
