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Paapa Essiedu Biography

Profession Actor

Awards

2021BAFTA TV Award-Leading Actor: nominated
2021Black Reel-Outstanding Supporting Actor, TV Movie/Limited Series: nominated
2021Dorian Award-Best Supporting TV Performance: nominated
2021Independent Spirit Award-Best Ensemble Cast in a New Scripted Series: winner
2021Gold Derby TV Award-Movie/Limited Series Supporting Actor: nominated
2021OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture or Limited Series: nominated
2021Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: nominated
2022TV Times Award-Favourite Dramatic Performance: nominated
2023Broadcasting Press Guild Award-Best Actor: nominated
2024BAFTA TV Award-Leading Actor: nominated