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Paul Wesley
Actor, Director, ProducerBorn July 23, 1982 (43 years)
Paul Thomas Wasilewski known professionally as Paul Wesley, is an American actor, writer, director and producer. In addition to English, he also speaks Polish, having spent four months of every year in Poland until the age of 16.
His television debut was on the now-defunct soap, NBC's Another World where he portrayed the character of 'Sean McKinnon'. In 2001, Wesley, then credited as Paul Wasilewski, was one of the main cast members of the short-lived CBS television series Wolf Lake, playing the role of Luke Cates.
Wesley has also had a number of roles in television shows such as 24, 8 Simple Rules, American Dreams, Army Wives, Cane, Everwood, Guiding Light, Smallville, and The O.C.. He is best known for starring as Stefan Salvatore on the supernatural drama series The Vampire Diaries, as well as his role as James T. Kirk in the Paramount+ original series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.
Throughout the years, he has also appeared in a variety of films. He appeared in the 2008 CBS television film The Russell Girl, and had the lead role in the 2007 ABC Family miniseries Fallen and its' sequels.
His television debut was on the now-defunct soap, NBC's Another World where he portrayed the character of 'Sean McKinnon'. In 2001, Wesley, then credited as Paul Wasilewski, was one of the main cast members of the short-lived CBS television series Wolf Lake, playing the role of Luke Cates.
Wesley has also had a number of roles in television shows such as 24, 8 Simple Rules, American Dreams, Army Wives, Cane, Everwood, Guiding Light, Smallville, and The O.C.. He is best known for starring as Stefan Salvatore on the supernatural drama series The Vampire Diaries, as well as his role as James T. Kirk in the Paramount+ original series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.
Throughout the years, he has also appeared in a variety of films. He appeared in the 2008 CBS television film The Russell Girl, and had the lead role in the 2007 ABC Family miniseries Fallen and its' sequels.
Paul Wesley Filmography
| 2024 | History of Evil · as Ron Dyer |
| 2022 | Flowers in the Attic: The Origin (TV Series) · as John Amos |
| 2022 | Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (TV Series) · as James T. Kirk |
| 2021 | Killer Movie: Director's Cut · as Jake Tanner |
| 2018 | Medal of Honor (TV Series) · as Clint Romesha |
| 2018 | Tell Me a Story (US) (TV Series) · as Tucker Reed |
| 2016 | The Late Bloomer · as Charlie |
| 2016 | Mothers and Daughters · as Kevin |
| 2014 | Before I Disappear · as Gideon |
| 2014 | Amira & Sam · as Charlie |
| 2013 | The Originals (TV Series) · as Stefan Salvatore |
| 2012 | The Baytown Outlaws · as Reese |
| 2010 | Beneath the Blue · as Craig Morrison |
| 2009 | The Vampire Diaries (TV Series) · as Stefan Salvatore |
| 2009 | Elsewhere · as Billy |
| 2008 | Killer Movie · as Jake Tanner |
| 2008 | The Russell Girl · as Evan Carroll |
| 2007 | Cane (TV Series) · as Nick |
| 2007 | Fallen (2007) (TV Series) · as Aaron Corbett |
| 2007 | Army Wives (TV Series) · as Logan Atwater |
| 2006 | Shark (TV Series) · as Justin Bishop |
| 2006 | Fallen · as Aaron Corbett |
| 2006 | Peaceful Warrior · as Trevor |
| 2006 | Lenexa, 1 Mile · as Rick Lausier |
| 2006 | Cloud 9 · as Jackson Fargo |
| 2005 | Roll Bounce · as Troy |
| 2005 | Robot Chicken (TV Series) · as Kurt Von Trapp |
| 2004 | CSI: NY (TV Series) · as Paul Deacon |
| 2004 | The Last Run · as Seth |
| 2003 | Cold Case (TV Series) · as Petey Murphy (2008) |
| 2003 | The O.C. (TV Series) · as Donnie |
| 2002 | American Dreams (TV Series) · as Tommy Defelice |
| 2002 | CSI: Miami (TV Series) · as Jack Warner Bradford |
| 2002 | 8 Simple Rules (TV Series) · as Damian |
| 2002 | Everwood (TV Series) · as Tommy Callahan |
| 2002 | Minority Report · as Nathan With Bicycle |
| 2001 | 24 (TV Series) · as Stephen |
| 2001 | Shot in the Heart · as Gary (age 15-22) |
| 2001 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent (TV Series) · as Luke Miller |
| 2001 | Crossing Jordan (TV Series) · as Quentin Baker |
| 2001 | The Education of Max Bickford (TV Series) |
| 2001 | Wolf Lake (TV Series) · as Luke Cates |
| 2001 | Smallville (TV Series) · as Lucas Luther |
| 1999 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV Series) · as Danny Burrell |
| 1964 | Another World (TV Series) · as Sean Mckinnon |
| 1952 | Guiding Light (TV Series) · as Max Nickerson |
| 2019 | Batwoman (TV Series) |
| 2019 | Roswell, New Mexico (TV Series) |
| 2018 | Legacies (TV Series) |
| 2016 | Shadowhunters (TV Series) |
| 2009 | The Vampire Diaries (TV Series) |
| 2024 | History of Evil · as Executive Producer |
| 2019 | Anna · as Executive Producer |
| 2018 | Ashmina · as Executive Producer |
| 2014 | |
| 2010 | Norman · as Associate Producer |
| 2009 | The Vampire Diaries (TV Series) |
| 2024 | Hot Ones Versus (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2020 | 2020 Golden Globe Awards · as Self |
| 2019 | The Kelly Clarkson Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2019 | The Ready Room (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2017 | The Vampire Diaries: Forever Yours · as Self |
| 2016 | 73rd Golden Globe Awards · as Self |
| 2015 | 72nd Golden Globe Awards · as Self |
| 2014 | Teen Choice Awards 2014 · as Self - Nominee & Presenter |
| 2014 | 71st Golden Globe Awards · as Self |
| 2013 | 18th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards · as Self |
| 2012 | Teen Choice Awards 2012 · as Self - Presenter |
| 2012 | The 38th Annual People's Choice Awards · as Self |
| 2012 | CBS Mornings (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2011 | Scream Awards 2011 · as Self |
| 2011 | Teen Choice 2011 · as Self - Presenter & Accepting Award |
| 2010 | Scream Awards 2010 · as Self |
| 2010 | The Talk (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2010 | Teen Choice Awards 2010 · as Self - Winner |
| 2009 | Lopez Tonight (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2009 | Scream Awards 2009 · as Self |
| 2009 | Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2009 | Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2008 | CQC: Custe o Que Custar (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2006 | Rachael Ray (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2005 | Made In Hollywood (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1999 | Teen Choice Awards (TV Series) · as Self - Presenter |
| 1992 | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1988 | LIVE with Kelly and Mark (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1981 | Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1950 | Formula 1 (TV Series) · as Self - Spectator |