Acting · New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA · Born July 23, 1982
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.
MovieHe Bled Neon
2026
TVHot Ones Versus
2024
as Self
MovieHistory of Evil
2023
as Ron Dyer
TVFlowers in the Attic: The Origin
2022
as John Amos
TVStar Trek: Strange New Worlds
2022
as James T. Kirk
TVThe Ready Room
2019
as Self
TVMedal of Honor
2018
as Clint Romesha
TVTell Me a Story
2018
as Eddie Longo
MovieThe Late Bloomer
2016
as Charlie
MovieMothers and Daughters
2016
as Kevin
MovieBefore I Disappear
2014
as Gideon
MovieAmira & Sam
2014
as Charlie
TVThe Originals
2013
as Stefan Salvatore
MovieThe Baytown Outlaws
2012
as Reese
MovieBeneath the Blue
2010
as Craig Morrison
TVThe Vampire Diaries
2009
as Stefan Salvatore
TVWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
as Self - Guest
MovieElsewhere
2009
as Billy
MovieKiller Movie
2008
as Jake Tanner
MovieThe Russell Girl
2008
as Evan Carroll
TVCane
2007
as Nick
MovieFallen III: The Destiny
2007
as Aaron Corbett
MovieFallen II: The Journey
2007
as Aaron Corbett
TVFallen
2007
as Aaron Corbett
TVArmy Wives
2007
as Logan Atwater
TVShark
2006
as Justin Bishop
MovieFallen
2006
as Aaron Corbett
MoviePeaceful Warrior
2006
as Trevor
MovieLenexa, 1 Mile
2006
as Rick Lausier
MovieCloud 9
2006
as Jackson Fargo
MovieRoll Bounce
2005
as Troy
TVCSI: NY
2004
as Paul Deacon
MovieThe Last Run
2004
as Seth
TVCold Case
2003
as Petey Murphy (2008)
TVThe O.C.
2003
as Donnie
TVAmerican Dreams
2002
as Tommy DeFelice
TVCSI: Miami
2002
as Jack Warner Bradford
TV8 Simple Rules
2002
as Damian
TVEverwood
2002
as Tommy Callahan
Young Arthur
2002
as Lancelot
TV24
2001
as Stephen
TVSmallville
2001
as Lucas Luther
MovieShot in the Heart
2001
as Gary (Age 15-22)
TVLaw & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
as Luke Miller
TVCrossing Jordan
2001
as Quentin Baker
TVThe Education of Max Bickford
2001
TVWolf Lake
2001
as Luke Cates
TVLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
as Luke Breslin
TVTeen Choice Awards
1999
as Self - Presenter
TVLIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
as Self - Guest
TVAnother World
1964
as Sean McKinnon
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