Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 11/06/1990 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Birthplace | London, England |
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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. |