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Paapa Kwaakye Essiedu (/ ˈ p ɑː p ə ˌ ɛ s i ˈ eɪ d uː /) (born 1990) 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.
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.
We are so thrilled to have had PAAPA ESSIEDU join #TheGoingRogueClub when he sat down for a chat with Phil back in January and, of course, huge congratulations to @pessiedu on the recent Leading Actor nomination for @bafta TV awards! ⚡️ Paapa is known for his roles in The Lazarus Project, I May Destroy You and Black Mirror, as well as ...
Jul 15, 2020 · There’s a quiet ease to the way Paapa Essiedu plays Kwame in I May Destroy You, Michaela Coel ’s staggering BBC series about sexual assault and consent. Kwame spends most of his time loping...
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...
May 20, 2022 · The actor talks about his role in the controversial film, his preparation, and his experience at the fashion event. He also reveals his dream superhero character from a British kids show.
