Paapa Essiedu is a British actor. Who is best known for his role as Kwame in the HBO series ‘I May Destroy You,’ earning a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award and British Academy Television Award.
Paapa Essiedu Wiki/Bio
| Real Name | Paapa Kwaakye Essiedu |
| Nickname | Paapa Essiedu |
| Profession | Actor |
| Date of Birth | 11 June 1990 |
| Age | 35 years, as of 2025 |
| Birth Place | London, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Hometown | London, England |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Ethnicity | Not known |
| Religion | Not known |
| Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) |
Education Qualification
| School | Forest School |
| College | Guildhall School of Music and Drama |
| Education Qualification | Graduated |
Paapa Essiedu Age
Actor Paapa Essiedu was born on 11 June 1990 in London, England. He is 35 years old as of 2025, and his zodiac sign is Gemini.
Paapa Essiedu Wife
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Rosa Robson |
| Spouse/Wife | Rosa Robson |
| Children | Update soon |
Paapa Essiedu Family
| Father’s Name | Tony Essiedu (died when Paapa was 14) |
| Mother’s Name | Update soon (he died of breast cancer while he was at drama school) |
| Brother’s Name | One half-brother |
| Sister’s Name | One half-sister |
Career
| Debut | Film – 2017: Murder On the Orient Express TV – 2013: Utopia Theater – 2013: Black Jesus |
| Awards | 2016 – Ian Charleson Award 2021 – Independent Spirit Award |
Paapa Essiedu Movies And TV Shows
Paapa Essiedu Movies
| Movies | Release Date |
|---|---|
| Murder on the Orient Express | 2017 |
| Men | 2022 |
| Genie | 2023 |
| The Outrun | 2024 |
| The Scurry | TBA |
Paapa Essiedu TV Shows –
- 2013 – Utopia
- 2015 – Not Safe For Work
- 2018 – Press
- 2020 – I May Destroy You
- 2020-23 – Gangs of London
- 2022 – The Capture
- 2023 – Black Mirror
- 2024 – Black Doves
- 2026 – Harry Potter Series
Paapa Essiedu Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 180 cm In meters – 1.80 m In feet & inches – 5’ 11” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 80 kg In pounds – 175 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Paapa Essiedu Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $1 Million + (As of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | Under review |
| Salary (approx) | Under review |
| Income Source | Acting, producing, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Paapa Essied –
- Paapa Essiedu was born at Guy’s Hospital in Southwark, London to Ghanaian parents.
- He was brought up in Walthamstow, East London, by his mother, a fashion and design teacher.
- His father, Tony, had returned to Ghana, where Essiedu hasa half-brother and sister.
- Paapa Essiedu’s father Tony died when Essiedu was 14 years old.
- Paapa attended Forest School on a scholarship.
- He was accepted to the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, where he met and worked with Michaela Coel.
- His mother died of breast cancer while he was at drama school.
- He joined the Royal Shakespeare Company in 2012 to play Fenton in Phillip Breen’s production of The Merry Wives of Windsor.
- In 2016, Paapa starred in the Royal Shakespeare Company production of Hamlet as the titular role and in King Lear as Edmund.
- Essiedu is married to actress and comedian Rosa Robson, they had been in a relationship for eight years as of 2024.
- He and actress Sarah Lancashire both appeared on the series National Treasure: Kiri.
FAQ:
How old is Paapa Essiedu?
35 years, as of 2025
Who is Paapa Essiedu’s wife?
Actor Paapa Essiedu married actress Rosa Robson in 2023.
What nationality is Paapa Essiedu?
Paapa Essiedu is a British actor.
What is Paapa Essiedu’s net worth?
Approx – $1 Million + (As of 2025)