What Makes Pedro Pascal So Addictively Watchable, Answer Might Shock You

Full Name: José Pedro Balmaceda Pascal

Date of Birth: April 2, 1975

Pedro Pascal Age: 50 years old

Age Generation: Generation X

Place of Birth: Santiago, Chile

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Nationality: Chili and American

Ethnicity: Chilean roots with Spanish, Basque, and Peruvian

Marital Status: Single

Occupation: Actor

Religion: Agnostic

Resident Off: New York City

Ruling Planet: Mars

Chinese Zodiac: The Rabbit

Sexuality: Heterosexual

Nick Names:

• Daddy
• Pappi
• Pascal is Punk

Family

Father Name: José Balmaceda Riera

Mother Name: Verónica Pascal Ureta

Sister Names:

• Javiera Balmaceda
• Lux Pascal, Birth Name, Lucas Balmaceda

Brother Name: Nicolás Balmaceda Pascal

Pedro Pascal Wife: None

Pedro Pascal Girlfriends: Maria Dizzia

Physical Traits

Height in Centimeters: 180 centimeters

Pedro Pascal height in Feet: 5 feet 11 inches

Weight in Kilograms: 76 kilograms

Weight in Pounds: 168 pounds

Bodytype: Athletic body

Build: Muscular build

Shoe Size: US 10.5

Tattoos: Few tattoos, including one honoring his mother

Distinctive Features:

• Expressive dark eyes
• Signature mustache

Body Measurements: 42-32-14 inches

Eye Color: Dark brown eyes

Hair Color: Dark brown hair

Education Acting Training

• Attended Orange County School of the Arts, graduating in 1993
• Studied at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, earning a degree in 1997

Pedro Pascal Movies

• Gladiator II 2024
• The Wild Robot 2024
• The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent 2022
• Prospect 2018
• Kingsman: The Golden Circle 2017
• The Equalizer 2, 2018
• Wonder Woman 1984 – 2020
• Triple Frontier 2019
• The Bubble 2022
• The Fantastic Four: First Steps 2025
• Eddington 2025
• The Mandalorian & Grogu 2026

Pedro Pascal TV Shows & OTT

• Game of Thrones 2014, Portryed Oberyn Marteel “Red Viper”
• Narcos 2015-2017, Costar Diego Luna, Boyd Holbrook and Wagner Moura
• The Mandalorian 2019-2023
• The Last of Us 2023-2025
• The Last of Us Season 2 2025

Major Awards and Recognitions

• SAG Award for Outstanding Performance in a Drama Series 2024
• Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor 2023, 2025
• Golden Globe Nomination for Best Actor 2024
• MTV Movie & TV Award for Best Duo 2023
• Saturn Award Nomination for Best Actor 2024

Hobbies and Interests

• Enjoys reading literature and scripts for inspiration
• Practices swimming and fitness routines regularly
• Loves traveling to connect with his roots
• Supports the arts through theater attendance
• Engages in advocacy for social causes

Business Ventures

• Endorsed brands like Casillero del Diablo wine
• Invested in production projects through partnerships

Philanthropy or Advocacy Work

• Advocates for LGBTQ rights, supporting his trans sister
• Donates to refugee causes, honoring his family’s history
• Supports mental health awareness after personal losses

Interesting or Lesser-Known Fun Facts

• Fled Chile as an infant due to political unrest
• Changed his surname to honor his late mother
• Once broke his arm twice while pretending to be Indiana Jones in his childhood
• He speaks both English and Spanish fluently
• He has worked extensively in theater before gaining fame in screen roles
• In 2023, Time named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world

Controversies

• Faced backlash for physical interactions with co-stars in 2025
• Sparked debates over pro-trans social media posts
• Involved in anxiety-related public discussions online
• Criticized for political stances against certain figures • Pedro Jimenez, in Chile initiated a lawsuit in 2024

Pedro Pascal Net Worth

• $12 million