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.
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Self · (1 episode)
2024
History of Evil
Ron Dyer
2023
Flowers in the Attic: The Origin
John Amos · (4 episodes)
2022
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Captain James T. Kirk · (2 episodes)
2022
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
James T. Kirk · (2 episodes)
2022
The Ready Room
Self · (1 episode)
2019
Medal of Honor
Clint Romesha · (1 episode)
2018
Tell Me a Story
Eddie Longo · (10 episodes)
2018
Tell Me a Story
Tucker Reed · (10 episodes)
2018
The Late Bloomer
Charlie
2016
Mothers and Daughters
Kevin
2016
Before I Disappear
Gideon
2014
Amira & Sam
Charlie
2014
The Originals
Stefan Salvatore · (1 episode)
2013
The Baytown Outlaws
Reese
2012
Beneath the Blue
Craig Morrison
2010
The Vampire Diaries
Stefan Salvatore · (171 episodes)
2009
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
2009
Elsewhere
Billy
2009
Killer Movie
Jake Tanner
2008
The Russell Girl
Evan Carroll
2008
Cane
Nick · (3 episodes)
2007
Fallen
Aaron Corbett · (4 episodes)
2007
Army Wives
Logan Atwater · (37 episodes)
2007
Shark
Justin Bishop · (1 episode)
2006
Fallen
Aaron Corbett
2006
Peaceful Warrior
Trevor
2006
Lenexa, 1 Mile
Rick Lausier
2006
Cloud 9
Jackson Fargo
2006
Roll Bounce
Troy
2005
CSI: NY
Paul Deacon · (1 episode)
2004
The Last Run
Seth
2004
Cold Case
Petey Murphy (2008) · (1 episode)
2003
The O.C.
Donnie · (1 episode)
2003
American Dreams
Tommy DeFelice · (11 episodes)
2002
CSI: Miami
Jack Warner Bradford · (1 episode)
2002
8 Simple Rules
Damian · (2 episodes)
2002
Everwood
Tommy Callahan · (9 episodes)
2002
Young Arthur
Lancelot
2002
24
Stephen · (4 episodes)
2001
Smallville
Lucas Luther · (1 episode)
2001
Shot in the Heart
Gary (Age 15-22)
2001
He Bled Neon
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Luke Miller · (1 episode)
2001
Crossing Jordan
Quentin Baker · (1 episode)
2001
The Education of Max Bickford
(1 episode)
2001
Wolf Lake
Luke Cates · (9 episodes)
2001
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Luke Breslin · (1 episode)
1999
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Danny Burrell · (1 episode)
1999
Another World
Sean McKinnon · (1585 episodes)
1964