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Paapa Essiedu

1990–

United Kingdom

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Paapa Kwaakye Essiedu (; born 11 June 1990) is a British actor. Known for his performances on stage and screen, he has received numerous accolades, including a Laurence Olivier Award and an Independent Spirit Award, in addition to nominations for a British Academy Television Award and a Primetime Emmy Award. Essiedu started his career in 2012 when he joined the Royal Shakespeare Company, acting in the productions of The Merry Wives of Windsor (2012), Hamlet (2016), and King Lear (2016).

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