Basic Information:
Name: José Pedro Balmaceda Pascal
Date of Birth: April 2, 1975
Nationality: Chilean-American
Profession: Actor
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Biography:
José Pedro Balmaceda Pascal (born April 2, 1975), known professionally as Pedro Pascal, is a Chilean-American actor. Born in Santiago, Chile, his family sought political asylum in Denmark and later the United States during the military dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet. He was raised primarily in Orange County, California, and San Antonio, Texas.
Pascal developed an interest in acting from a young age, participating in school productions. He attended the Orange County School of the Arts and New York University's Tisch School of the Arts.
He began his acting career with small roles in television shows and films. He gained wider recognition for his roles as Oberyn Martell in the fourth season of the HBO series Game of Thrones (2014) and Javier Peña in the Netflix series Narcos (2015–2017). Pascal's career has continued to rise, with leading roles in popular series like The Mandalorian (2019–present) and The Last of Us (2023–present), solidifying his status as a prominent actor in contemporary television.
Career Timeline:
1996: Begins acting career with television appearances, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Law & Order.
1999: Appears in Good vs Evil.
2006: Appears in Law & Order: Criminal Intent.
2009-2011: Guest roles in The Good Wife.
2011: Guest stars in Brothers and Sisters.
2013: Lands a role in Graceland.
2014: Gains widespread recognition as Oberyn Martell in Game of Thrones.
2015–2017: Stars as Javier Peña in Narcos.
2019: Takes on a role in Triple Frontier.
2019–Present: Takes on the lead role in The Mandalorian.
2020: Appears in Wonder Woman 1984
2022: Appears in The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.
2023–Present: Stars as Joel Miller in The Last of Us.
2023: Voice role in Strange Way of Life.
Achievements:
Awards & Recognition:
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (Narcos)
MTV Movie & TV Awards nominations.
Critics' Choice Television Award nomination for Best Actor in a Drama Series (The Last of Us).
Philanthropic Work: Pascal has used his platform to support various causes, including organizations that aid refugees and promote human rights. He has been vocal about his support for the LGBTQ+ community.
Key Quotes:
If you don't have a heart, you don't have a chance.
The best way to predict your future is to create it.
Success is not about the destination; it's about the journey.
