Paul Mescal
Awards & Honours
25
Awards Won
3
Honours
3
Rankings
5
Covers
2
Records
Mescal has earned widespread recognition early in his career. His performance in Normal People won him a BAFTA TV Award and an IFTA, while his stage work in A Streetcar Named Desire earned a Laurence Olivier Award. His film role in Aftersun brought him an Academy Award nomination and multiple critics' circle wins. He was named to the Time 100 Next list in 2021 and received GQ's International Man of the Year award in 2022. His ability to move seamlessly between intimate dramas and blockbusters marks him as one of the most versatile actors of his generation.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Honorary Patron of The Lir Academy
Recognized for his contributions to the arts and as an alumnus.
Time 100 Next
Included in the list of emerging leaders shaping the future.
GQ Men of the Year Award: International Man of the Year
Honored for his impact in film and fashion.
Rankings & Lists
Time 100 Next
GQ 50 Best Dressed Men
Variety 500
Magazine Covers
Time
March 2023
Paul Mescal: The Rising Star
GQ
December 2022
Paul Mescal: The Actor's Actor
Vogue
February 2023
Paul Mescal on Love, Loss, and Aftersun
Vanity Fair
March 2024
Paul Mescal: The New King of Hollywood
Rolling Stone
November 2024
Paul Mescal: The Man Behind the Sword in Gladiator II
Records & Feats
First Irish actor to win a BAFTA TV Award for Best Actor
Won the BAFTA TV Award for Best Actor for Normal People in 2021, becoming the first Irish actor to do so.
Youngest actor to win a Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Won the Olivier Award at age 26 for A Streetcar Named Desire in 2022.