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Pedro Pascal

Born José Pedro Balmaceda Pascal

Chilean-American actor of The Mandalorian and The Last of Us

Actor 🇨🇱Chile ♈︎Aries
Birthday April 2
Birthplace Santiago
Height 180 cm (5′ 11″)
Nationality Chilean, American
Years active 1996–present
Known for The Mandalorian, The Last of Us, Narcos, Game of Thrones

Biography

Pedro Pascal is a Chilean-American actor known for Oberyn Martell in Game of Thrones, Javier Peña in Narcos, the title role in The Mandalorian and Joel in The Last of Us.

Early life

Pascal was born in Santiago, Chile. His family sought political asylum in Denmark when he was an infant before settling in the United States, where he grew up in Texas and California.

Career

After graduating from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, he spent years in theatre and guest television roles. His breakout came as Oberyn Martell in Game of Thrones (2014), followed by Narcos.

He has led The Mandalorian since 2019 and The Last of Us since 2023, and played Reed Richards in The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025).

  1. 1997age 22

    Graduates from NYU Tisch

  2. 2014age 39
    Breakthrough

    Breakout as Oberyn Martell in Game of Thrones

  3. 2015age 40

    Stars in Narcos

  4. 2019age 44

    Leads The Mandalorian

  5. 2023age 48

    Stars as Joel in The Last of Us

Notable Works

  • 2014 Game of Thrones Oberyn Martell TV series
  • 2015 Narcos Javier Peña TV series
  • 2019 The Mandalorian Din Djarin TV series
  • 2023 The Last of Us Joel Miller TV series
  • 2024 Gladiator II Marcus Acacius Film
  • 2025 The Fantastic Four: First Steps Reed Richards Film

Awards & Achievements

1wins & honours
1nominations
  • Screen Actors Guild AwardOutstanding Male Actor in a Drama Series — The Last of Us 2024
  • Primetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series — The Last of Us 2024

Education

  1. Orange County School of the Arts High school
  2. New York University Tisch School of the Arts BFA, Drama
    1997

Social Media

Birthday Facts

Day of the weekWednesday
Zodiac signAries (Fire)
Chinese zodiacRabbit
BirthstoneDiamond
Birth flowerDaisy
GenerationGeneration X
Life path number1
Days on Earth18,843

Did You Know?

  1. He uses his mother’s surname, Pascal, professionally.
  2. He spent part of his infancy in Denmark after his family fled Chile.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Pedro Pascal's birthday?

Pedro Pascal was born on April 2, 1975.

Where was Pedro Pascal born?

Pedro Pascal was born in Santiago, Chile.

What is Pedro Pascal's zodiac sign?

Born on April 2, Pedro Pascal is a Aries.

Is Pedro Pascal Chilean?

Yes. He was born in Chile and holds Chilean and American citizenship.

Last updated · Image: Wikimedia Commons

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