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Paapa Essiedu is a British actor known for his roles in both stage and screen productions. He gained recognition for his performance as Kwame in the TV series “I May Destroy You” and has been praised for his work with the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Essiedu’s career includes roles in television series such as “Gangs of London,” where he played Alexander Dumani, and “The Miniaturist,” where he portrayed Otto. He appeared in the miniseries “Press” as Ed Washburn and in “Kiri” as Nate Akindele. His stage performances include playing Hamlet in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of “Hamlet,” which earned him a nomination for the Ian Charleson Award. He also performed in “King Lear” with the same company and in “The Convert” at the Young Vic Theatre.

Paapa Essiedu has collaborated with several prominent figures throughout his career. In “I May Destroy You,” he worked with Michaela Coel. In “Gangs of London,” he collaborated with Joe Cole. On stage, his performance in “Hamlet” involved working with the Royal Shakespeare Company ensemble, including Antony Sher. In “The Miniaturist,” he acted with Anya Taylor-Joy. In “Kiri,” he worked alongside Sarah Lancashire. Essiedu also performed in “The Convert” with Letitia Wright and appeared in “Press” with Charlotte Riley.