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Biography of Pedro Pascal

Pedro Pascal is a Chilean-American actor who shot to fame as the charismatic Oberyn Martell in "Game of Thrones" and later captivated audiences as a DEA agent in "Narcos."

Childhood

Born in Santiago, Chile on April 2, 1975, his family escaped to the United States when political turmoil under the Pinochet regime made staying dangerous. Pascal spent his childhood in Texas and California.

As a teen, he was a competitive swimmer before discovering his passion for acting. Pascal has built an impressive career spanning film and television across the US and international markets, consistently earning critical acclaim for his compelling performances.

Acting Career

Pedro Pascal launched his entertainment career with small TV roles, including "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." He built his reputation through Off-Broadway theater work.

Pedro Pascal in the series «Buffy the Vampire Slayer»

He landed roles in notable series like "The Good Wife," "Graceland," and "The Mentalist."

Pedro Pascal in the series «The Mentalist»

Pascal's 2014 role as Oberyn Martell in "Game of Thrones" became his career breakthrough, opening doors to bigger TV and film opportunities.

Pedro Pascal in the series "Game of Thrones"

In 2015, Pascal starred in the music video of popular singer Sia's "Fire Meet Gasoline" with Heidi Klum.

Pedro Pascal in SIA's music video

He trained with actual DEA agents to nail his role as Javier Peña in 2015's "Narcos." Pascal starred alongside Wagner Moura and Boyd Holbrook.

When Zhang Yimou offered Pascal a role in "The Great Wall" (2016), he jumped at the chance—"Raise the Red Lantern" (1991) was one of his favorite films.

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Back from China, Pascal jumped into "Kingsman: The Golden Circle" (2017), the sequel to the hit spy franchise. His co-stars included Taron Egerton, Julianne Moore, Colin Firth and other famous artists.

In June 2018, Pascal was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as part of their 900+ member expansion. Other invitees included Mindy Kaling, Timothee Chalamet, Amy Schumer, Kal Penn, and others.

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Pascal scored roles in major films like "The Equalizer 2" (2018) with Denzel Washington and "Wonder Woman 1984" (2020) with Gal Gadot.

Pedro Pascal in the series «The Mandalorian»

In November 2019, he landed the lead role in Disney's "The Mandalorian," set in the "Star Wars" universe. He played a Mandalorian warrior-bounty hunter from the planet Mandalore. For most of the series, his face stayed hidden behind the iconic helmet. Pascal's character survived on the galaxy's edges, living among society's outcasts.

Personal Life

Pedro Pascal is an actor who is known for keeping some aspects of his personal life private, including his romantic relationships. There was a rumor linking him to his "Game of Thrones" co-star Lena Headey, but it was later confirmed that they're just close friends.

He is also close friends with Sarah Paulson, star of "American Horror Story," who he has known since he was 18 years old. She helped him land the role of Oberyn Martell in "Game of Thrones."

Pedro is also close to his nephews and currently resides in New York.

Pedro Pascal Now

Pedro Pascal rose to prominence with his role in the hit TV series "The Mandalorian." In 2023, he starred in "The Last of Us," adapting the popular post-apocalyptic video game.

He played Joel, an Iraq war veteran and former police officer. He received approximately $600,000 per episode for his role in the series, making him one of the highest-paid television actors.

Last of Us. Official Trailer

In 2023, he also worked on Pedro Almodóvar's western "Strange Way of Life," starring alongside Ethan Hawke. Additionally, the premiere of the third season of "The Mandalorian" was scheduled for March 1, 2023.