Paul Wesley
Actor
Biography
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-livedĀ CBSĀ television seriesĀ Wolf Lake, playing the role of Luke Cates.Ā
Wesley has also had a number of roles in television shows such asĀ 24,Ā 8 Simple Rules, American Dreams,Ā Army Wives, Cane, Everwood, Guiding Light,Ā Smallville, andĀ 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 filmĀ The Russell Girl, and had the lead role in the 2007Ā ABC Family miniseries Fallen and its' sequels.
As Director
Filmography
Peaceful Warrior
as Trevor 2006
The Late Bloomer
as Charlie 2016
The Baytown Outlaws
as Reese 2012
Before I Disappear
as Gideon 2014
Fallen
as Aaron Corbett 2006
Mothers and Daughters
as Kevin 2016
Roll Bounce
as Troy 2005
Elsewhere
as Billy 2009
Killer Movie
as Jake Tanner 2008
Amira & Sam
as Charlie 2014
Cloud 9
as Jackson Fargo 2006
Beneath the Blue
as Craig Morrison 2010
The Russell Girl
as Evan Carroll 2008
History of Evil
as Ron Dyer 2023
Shot in the Heart
as Gary (Age 15-22) 2001
The Last Run
as Seth 2004
Lenexa, 1 Mile
as Rick Lausier 2006