Paul Wesley
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Jul 23, 1982 (age 44)
- Place of birth
- New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
- Credits
- 51
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.
Known for
Filmography
He Bled Neon
2026Movie
Hot Ones Versus
2024TV
Self
History of Evil
2023Movie
Ron Dyer
Flowers in the Attic: The Origin
2022TV
John Amos
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
2022TV
James T. Kirk, Captain James T. Kirk, UEF Captain James T. Kirk / James T. Kirk, James T. Kirk / Maxwell Saint, Prince Dashing / James T. Kirk
The Ready Room
2019TV
Self
Medal of Honor
2018TV
Clint Romesha
Tell Me a Story
2018TV
Eddie Longo, Tucker Reed
The Late Bloomer
2016Movie
Charlie
Mothers and Daughters
2016Movie
Kevin
Before I Disappear
2014Movie
Gideon
Amira & Sam
2014Movie
Charlie
The Originals
2013TV
Stefan Salvatore
The Baytown Outlaws
2012Movie
Reese
Beneath the Blue
2010Movie
Craig Morrison
The Vampire Diaries
2009TV
Stefan Salvatore
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009TV
Self - Guest
Elsewhere
2009Movie
Billy
Killer Movie
2008Movie
Jake Tanner
The Russell Girl
2008Movie
Evan Carroll
Cane
2007TV
Nick
Fallen III: The Destiny
2007Movie
Aaron Corbett
Fallen II: The Journey
2007Movie
Aaron Corbett
Fallen
2007TV
Aaron Corbett
Army Wives
2007TV
Logan Atwater
Shark
2006TV
Justin Bishop
Fallen
2006Movie
Aaron Corbett
Peaceful Warrior
2006Movie
Trevor
Lenexa, 1 Mile
2006Movie
Rick Lausier
Cloud 9
2006Movie
Jackson Fargo
Roll Bounce
2005Movie
Troy
CSI: NY
2004TV
Paul Deacon
The Last Run
2004Movie
Seth
Cold Case
2003TV
Petey Murphy (2008)
The O.C.
2003TV
Donnie
American Dreams
2002TV
Tommy DeFelice
CSI: Miami
2002TV
Jack Warner Bradford
8 Simple Rules
2002TV
Damian
Everwood
2002TV
Tommy Callahan
Young Arthur
2002Movie
Lancelot
24
2001TV
Stephen
Smallville
2001TV
Lucas Luther
Shot in the Heart
2001Movie
Gary (Age 15-22)
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001TV
Luke Miller
Crossing Jordan
2001TV
Quentin Baker
The Education of Max Bickford
2001TV
Wolf Lake
2001TV
Luke Cates
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999TV
Luke Breslin, Danny Burrell
Teen Choice Awards
1999TV
Self - Presenter
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988TV
Self - Guest
Another World
1964TV
Sean McKinnon