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Paapa Essiedu

UK Actor, Actress

🌍 UK 🎂 1990-06-11 📍 Southwark, London, England, UK Age: 36 ⏳ Since 1990 🎭 Drama, Action, Romance
Who is Paapa Essiedu? Paapa Kwaakye Essiedu (/ˈpɑːpə ˌɛsiˈeɪduː/) (born 1990) is a British actor. He started his career in 2012 when he joined the Royal Shakespeare Company, acting in numerous productions, including The Merry Wives of Windsor (2012), King Lear (2014), Hamlet (2016), and Romeo and Juliet (2016).  His breakthrough came with his role in the HBO miniseries I May Destroy You (2020), which earned nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award and British Academy Television Award. He portrayed George Boleyn in the Channel 5 miniseries Anne Boleyn (2021). He had starring roles in the AMC+action series Gangs of London (2020–2022), the science fiction series The Lazarus Project (2020–2023), and Black Mirror: Demon 79 (2023). Essiedu debuted his feature film acting as a policeman in Kenneth Branagh's mystery film Murder on the Orient Express (2017). He took roles in the horror film Men (2022), the fantasy film Genie (2023), and the drama The Outrun (2024). He gained acclaim for his stage roles in Caryl Churchill's play A Number (2022) and Lucy Prebble's play The Effect (2023–2024). Description above from the Wikipedia article Paapa Essiedu, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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📋 Paapa Essiedu — Quick Facts

Full NamePaapa Essiedu
Date of Birth1990-06-11
Age in 202636 years old
BirthplaceSouthwark, London, England, UK
NationalityUK
ProfessionActor, Actress
Active Since1990
GenreDrama, Action, Romance
Known ForAnne Boleyn, Black Mirror, Canned

📺 Paapa Essiedu — Complete Dramas List

5 Dramas
#Drama TitleYearNetworkEpisodesGenreLanguage
1 Anne Boleyn - - - Drama, Action, Romance UK
2 Black Mirror - - - Drama, Action, Romance UK
3 I May Destroy You - - - Drama, Action, Romance UK
4 Kiri - - - Drama, Action, Romance UK
5 The Miniaturist - - - Drama, Action, Romance UK

🎬 Paapa Essiedu — Complete Movies List

5 Movies
#Movie TitleYearLanguageGenreRatingBox Office
1 Canned - UK Drama, Action, Romance - -
2 The Exit Plan - UK Drama, Action, Romance - -
3 The Outrun - UK Drama, Action, Romance - -
4 Genie - UK Drama, Action, Romance - -
5 National Theatre Live The Effect - UK Drama, Action, Romance - -

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❓ FAQ about Paapa Essiedu

Who is Paapa Essiedu?
Paapa Essiedu is a UK actor born on 1990-06-11 in Southwark, London, England, UK. Known for Anne Boleyn, Black Mirror, Canned.
How old is Paapa Essiedu in 2026?
Paapa Essiedu was born on 1990-06-11. As of 2026, Paapa Essiedu is 36 years old.
What movies has Paapa Essiedu acted in?
Paapa Essiedu has acted in 5 movies including Canned, The Exit Plan, The Outrun, Genie, National Theatre Live The Effect.
What dramas has Paapa Essiedu acted in?
Paapa Essiedu has acted in 5 dramas including Anne Boleyn, Black Mirror, I May Destroy You, Kiri, The Miniaturist.