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Paapa Kwaakye Essiedu (/ ˈ p ɑː p ə ˌ ɛ s i ˈ eɪ d uː /) 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), King Lear (2014), Hamlet (2016), and Romeo and Juliet (2016).
Paapa Essiedu is a British actor born in 1990 in London. He has appeared in TV shows such as I May Destroy You, The Lazarus Project and Black Mirror, and films such as Men and The Outrun.
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- Walthamstow, London, England, UK
Nov 9, 2023 · The acclaimed actor talks to NME about his lead role in the sci-fi thriller, his diverse roles in TV and theatre, and his friendship with Michaela Coel. He also reveals his views on fame, imposter syndrome and the challenges of time loop stories.
- Nick Levine
Feb 20, 2024 · The London-born actor talks about his roles in sci-fi and horror projects, his Emmy nomination, and his advice to young performers. Learn how he transformed from a skinhead punk to a disco demon in Netflix's Black Mirror.
- Lex Briscuso
Aug 25, 2020 · Paapa Essiedu’s role as Kwame is particularly crucial—after episode four, when Kwame is raped in a Grindr meetup gone wrong, it becomes clear that his plotline will parallel and in illuminating...
Apr 16, 2024 · Paapa Essiedu Is A Classically Trained Charmer In The Effect — Essiedu’s buzziest role since I May Destroy You — the British actor brought Shakespearean precision to a very messy romance. by ...
Jul 20, 2020 · How Paapa Essiedu Crafted the Most Gut-Wrenching Performance of I May Destroy You. Essiedu's character Kwame captures the haunting nature of sexual assault with piercing clarity. Here’s how he prepared for the role. By Michael Cuby. July 20, 2020. Courtesy of HBO.
