Pedro Pascal
Personal details
  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1975-04-02
    • Born Place: Santiago, Chile
  • Height:

    5′ 10½″ (1.79 m)

Pedro Pascal

Pedro Pascal is a Chilean-American actor celebrated for his compelling portrayals of complex characters, often embodying father figures. Born José Pedro Balmaceda Pascal on April 2, 1975, in Santiago, Chile, he fled the country with his family as an infant due to political persecution under General Augusto Pinochet's regime. The family sought refuge in the Venezuelan embassy before receiving political asylum in Denmark and eventually settling in the United States. Raised in San Antonio, Texas, and later in Orange County, California, Pascal developed a passion for acting during his youth. He attended the Orange County School of the Arts and later graduated from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts in 1997. Following his mother's death, he adopted her surname professionally as a tribute . Pascal's acting career began with small roles in television and film throughout the late 1990s and 2000s. His breakthrough came in 2014 with his portrayal of Oberyn Martell in HBO's Game of Thrones. His performance garnered critical acclaim and significantly raised his profile. He further solidified his status with roles in Netflix's Narcos (2015–2017) as DEA agent Javier Peña, and in Disney+'s The Mandalorian (2019–2023) as the titular bounty hunter, Din Djarin. In 2023, Pascal starred as Joel Miller in HBO's The Last of Us, a role that earned him widespread recognition and several award nominations, including Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy nominations . Beyond his television success, Pascal has appeared in films such as Wonder Woman 1984 (2020), The Equalizer 2 (2018), and Triple Frontier (2019). In 2024, he starred in the action-comedy film Freaky Tales, directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck . Additionally, he is set to portray Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, beginning with The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) .. Pascal is also known for his advocacy and support for the LGBTQ+ community, particularly in his support of his transgender sister, Lux Pascal. He continues to be a prominent figure in both the entertainment industry and social activism..

Awards :

22 wins & 41 nominations

Person History