Pedro Pascal, originally named José Pedro Balmaceda Pascal, was born on April 2, 1975, in Santiago, Chile.
He is a highly acclaimed actor who has gained worldwide recognition for his captivating performances in well-known TV shows and movies.
His career took off in 2014 when he played the character Oberyn Martell in the fourth season of the HBO series “Game of Thrones.”
This role highlighted his exceptional talent and charm, paving the way for other significant roles like Javier Peña in the Netflix series “Narcos” and the main character in Disney+’s “The Mandalorian.”
REAL FACTS ABOUT JOSE PEDRO
FULL NAME: José Pedro Balmaceda Pascal
DATE OF BIRTH: April 2, 1975
GENDER: Male
PLACE OF BIRTH: Santiago, Chile
NATIONALITY: Chilean-American
OCCUPATION: Actor
MARITAL STATUS: Single
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Pedro Pascal, who is currently 49 years old, was born in Santiago, Chile on April 2, 1975.
He is the oldest child of Verónica Pascal Ureta, a child psychologist, and José Pedro Balmaceda Riera, a fertility doctor.
Because of the political unrest in Chile during Augusto Pinochet’s dictatorship, his family decided to seek asylum in Denmark and later moved to the United States, specifically settling in San Antonio, Texas.
During his younger years, Pascal was involved in competitive swimming but eventually shifted his focus to acting. He attended the Orange County School of the Arts in Santa Ana, California and graduated in 1993.
Pascal pursued higher education at the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, completing his studies in 1997.
His diverse cultural background and early life experiences had a profound impact on his chosen career path and acting style.
CAREER
Pedro Pascal initially started his acting career by taking on guest roles in popular TV shows like “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “The Good Wife,” “NYPD Blue,” “Nurse Jackie,” and “Homeland.”
Although these early roles didn’t bring him immediate fame, they were crucial in developing his skills as an actor.
However, his breakthrough came in 2014 when he was cast as Oberyn Martell in “Game of Thrones.”
His portrayal of the vengeful and charismatic Prince of Dorne received widespread acclaim and significantly boosted his career.
After his success in “Game of Thrones,” Pascal landed another major role as DEA agent Javier Peña in the Netflix series “Narcos” from 2015 to 2017.
This role further solidified his position as a leading actor in the television industry.
In 2019, Pascal took on the titular character in “The Mandalorian,” the first live-action series in the Star Wars franchise on Disney+.
His performance as the masked bounty hunter Din Djarin played a crucial role in the show’s success.
Apart from his television work, Pascal has also appeared in several films, including “The Great Wall” (2016), “Kingsman: The Golden Circle” (2017), “The Equalizer 2” (2018), “Triple Frontier” (2019), and “Wonder Woman 1984” (2020).
His portrayal of Maxwell Lord in “Wonder Woman 1984” showcased his versatility in adapting to different genres and character types.
Pascal’s portrayal of Joel Miller in the HBO adaptation of the video game “The Last of Us” helped strengthen his image as a skilled and adaptable actor who can successfully lead significant projects.
PERSONAL LIFE
Currently, Pedro Pascal is not in a relationship and does not have any children.
He was previously involved in a romantic relationship more than twenty years ago, but there have been no significant public relationships since then.
His family consists of his parents, Verónica and José, as well as his siblings, Jevira, Nicolás, and Lux Pascal, who is a renowned actress and transgender activist in Chile.
Despite being a private person, Pascal’s close friendships, particularly with actress Sarah Paulson, have been well-documented.
Paulson has been a source of support for him during difficult times, highlighting the strong personal connections that have played a role in shaping his journey.
