Pedro Pascal

Pedro Pascal is a critically acclaimed Chilean-American actor who became a global icon through his compelling portrayals of complex, protective figures. Born in Santiago, Chile, in 1975, his family fled the Pinochet regime when he was an infant, eventually settling in the United States. Pascal spent years working in theater and taking minor television roles before his definitive breakthrough in 2014 as Oberyn Martell in HBO's Game of Thrones. This breakout role catalyzed a spectacular career trajectory. He went on to star as DEA agent Javier Peña in Narcos, before taking on the titular role in the Disney+ Star Wars hit The Mandalorian. His status as a premier leading man was cemented by his powerful, award-winning performance as Joel Miller in HBO's The Last of Us and high-profile cinematic roles in blockbusters like Gladiator II and Marvel's The Fantastic Four.