Paul Wesley
Paweł Tomasz Wasilewski (lang; July 23, 1982), better known by his stage name Paul Wesley, is an American actor and film director. He is known for starring as Stefan Salvatore in The Vampire Diaries (2009–2017) and James T. Kirk in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022–present). In 2003, Wesley also starred as Lucas Luthor, Lex Luthor's younger brother, in the superhero series Smallville.
Also recorded as Paweł Tomasz Wasilewski
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- Name
- Paul Wesley
- Birth Name
- Paweł Tomasz Wasilewski
- Born
- 23 July 1982
- Birthplace
- New Brunswick, New Jersey, U.S.
- Occupation
- * Actor
- Full name
- Paweł Tomasz Wasilewski.
- Nationality
- Poland.
- Education
- Rutgers University, Christian Brothers Academy, Marlboro High School and Monmouth Academy.
- Known for
- The Vampire Diaries, Tell Me a Story, Fallen, Smallville, Killer Movie and Wolf Lake.
- Languages
- Polish and English.
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Paweł Tomasz Wasilewski (lang; July 23, 1982), better known by his stage name Paul Wesley, is an American actor and film director. He is known for starring as Stefan Salvatore in The Vampire Diaries (2009–2017) and James T. Kirk in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022–present). In 2003, Wesley also starred as Lucas Luthor, Lex Luthor's younger brother, in the superhero series Smallville.
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Paul Wesley (born 1982) is a Polish actor, businessperson and film actor, among other activities. The actor was born Paweł Tomasz Wasilewski in New Brunswick.
Paul Wesley studied at Christian Brothers Academy, Marlboro High School and Monmouth Academy, among others. The actor lived in Atlanta, Hollywood Hills and Studio City.
Works include Fallen, Killer Movie, Smallville and Tell Me a Story, among others. Languages used include English and Polish.
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Biography
Biography
Paul Wesley studied at Rutgers University, Christian Brothers Academy and Marlboro High School. The recorded working language is Polish and English. Residence is recorded at Studio City and Hollywood Hills. Works named in the authority record are The Vampire Diaries, Tell Me a Story, Fallen, Smallville, Killer Movie and Wolf Lake.

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Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Paul Wesley • Birth Name — Paweł Tomasz Wasilewski • Born — 23 July 1982 • Birthplace — New Brunswick, New Jersey, U.S. • Other Names — Paul Wasilewski • Occupation — * Actor • film director • Works — Filmography • Years Active — 1999–present
Early life
Early life
Wesley was born Paweł Tomasz Wasilewski on July 23, 1982, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, to Polish parents Agnieszka and Tomasz Wasilewski. He grew up in Marlboro Township, New Jersey. He has one older sister, Monika Emara, and two younger sisters, Leah and Julia. In addition to English, he speaks Polish, having spent four months of every year in Poland until the age of 16. He has said he has "40% Jewish" heritage. Wesley attended Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft, New Jersey, and Marlboro High School for a period during his high school years. He started his theater studies in New York City and transferred from Marlboro High School to Lakewood Prep School in Howell, New Jersey, because the school was able to better accommodate his acting schedule. During his junior year in high school, he was cast in the soap opera Guiding Light as character Max Nickerson. He started college at Rutgers University in New Jersey, but left after one semester when more roles were offered to him and he realized he could make a career out of acting.
2001–2008: Early acting roles and Fallen
2001–2008: Early acting roles and Fallen
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. He appeared in the 2008 CBS television film The Russell Girl, and had the lead role in the 2007 ABC Family miniseries Fallen. Wesley has 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..
2018–present: Directing, theatre roles, Tell Me a Story and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
2018–present: Directing, theatre roles, Tell Me a Story and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Wesley began directing The Vampire Diaries in its fifth season and produced the series at the start of season 8. He directed episode 16 in season 2 of Shadowhunters for Freeform. In November 2016, it was announced that under the label of his newly formed production company, Citizen Media, Wesley signed a deal with Warner Bros. Television to produce four new television shows, including Confessions of a Drug-Addicted High School Teacher, written by Jason Smith; Pecos, written by Shawn Christensen; Finding Natalie, written by Hilary Bettis and Shanghai Summer, written by Oanh Ly. His theater work includes the co-lead in the well-received off-Broadway production Cal in Camo at the Rattlestick Theater in New York City. He was also the co-lead in Sensitive Skin, written by Shem Bitterman. In March 2018, Wesley joined the New York Theatre Workshop's production of Zurich in New York City. In June 2018, it was reported that Wesley had joined the main cast of the CBS All Access TV series Tell Me a Story, which was created by Kevin Williamson. In 2019, Wesley's production company, Citizen Media signed a development deal at Kapital Entertainment. Other network television directing credits include Shadowhunters and Roswell, New Mexico. He also starred in the second episode of the Netflix miniseries Medal of Honor as Staff Sergeant Clint Romesha. On March 15, 2022, it was announced Wesley was cast as James T. Kirk for the second season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds on Paramount+. He made his first appearance on the show as a guest star in the season one finale. On February 4, 2024, at the 51st Saturn Awards, Wesley won the Saturn Award for Best Guest Star in a Television Series for his role as Kirk in Strange New Worlds.
Other ventures
Other ventures
In 2014, Wesley was given the Humane Generation Award for his work with the Humane Society, specifically farm animal welfare. Additionally, Wesley has hosted two fundraising campaigns on Represent.com to raise funds for charity. For his first campaign, Wesley released a cat shirt design to raise funds for The Humane Society of the United States. The campaign sold almost 3,000 units. For his second campaign, Wesley teamed up with The Vampire Diaries co-star Ian Somerhalder to release a limited-edition shirt designed by a fan, with the words "Blood Brothers Since 1864." This campaign sold almost 10,000 shirts. In 2020, Wesley and Somerhalder announced the launch of a straight bourbon whiskey, Brother's Bond Bourbon.
Personal life
Personal life
• Illustration — Wesley and Torrey DeVitto at Wizard World Toronto in 2012 Wesley met and began dating Torrey DeVitto in 2007 when they acted together in Killer Movie. They married in a private ceremony in New York City in April 2011. In July 2013, it was reported that they had filed for divorce. The divorce was finalized in December 2013. He lived in Atlanta, Georgia, while filming The Vampire Diaries and the rest of the time with DeVitto in Los Angeles, California. Wesley sold his Los Angeles residence after his divorce from DeVitto. Wesley was in a four-year relationship with Australian actress and The Vampire Diaries co-star Phoebe Tonkin, with the relationship ending in 2017. In February 2019, he married Ines de Ramon. They separated in 2022 and their divorce was finalized in February 2024. Wesley married model Natalie Kuckenburg in July 2026. He is an ethical vegan who advocates for animal rights.
Identity and origins
Identity and origins
He also worked under the name Paul Wesley. The authorities additionally record the heading Paweł Tomasz Wasilewski. His recorded languages were Polish and English. He married Natalie Kuckenburg.
Life and career
Dated record
Life and career
The full dated record · 1 entries
1982
Paul Wesley was born on 23 July 1982.
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Studio City, Hollywood Hills and Atlanta.
Residences
New Brunswick.
Birth place
2009–2017: The Vampire Diaries and film roles
• Illustration — Wesley at San Diego Comic-Con in 2011 Wesley starred as Stefan Salvatore in the teen drama television series The Vampire Diaries since its premiere in September 2009 on The CW. His work garnered him two Teen Choice Awards, two Young Hollywood Awards and nominations for People's Choice Awards. • Illustration — Wesley at San Diego Comic-Con in 2015 Throughout the years, he has appeared in a variety of films. In 2014, he co-starred in, as well as produced, Before I Disappear, which went on to win the SXSW Film Festival Audience Award and compete at the Venice Film Festival's "Venice Days" section. That same year he co-starred with Amira and Sam which was acquired by Drafthouse Films. In 2014, he was cast in the film Mothers and Daughters, and it was also announced he was set to star in and produce a science fiction film called Convergence. He also co-starred in The Baytown Outlaws. In 2016, he co-starred in the comedy The Late Bloomer. His other feature credits include HBO's Shot in the Heart directed by Agnieszka Holland and Lionsgate's Peaceful Warrior.
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Awards and nominations
• Year — Award — Category — Work — Result — References • 2010 — Young Hollywood Awards — Cast To Watch (with Ian Somerhalder and Nina Dobrev) — The Vampire Diaries • 2010 — Teen Choice Awards — Breakout Star Male • Actor Fantasy/Sci-Fi • 2011 — Teen Choice Awards — Actor Fantasy/Sci-Fi • Choice Vampire • |2012 — Teen Choice Awards — Actor Fantasy/Sci-Fi • |2013 — Teen Choice Awards — Actor Fantasy/Sci-Fi • |2013 — People's Choice Awards — Favorite Dramatic TV Actor • 2014 — Teen Choice Awards — Actor Fantasy/Sci-Fi • TV Villain • |2014 — Young Hollywood Awards — Best Threesome (with Ian Somerhalder and Nina Dobrev) • |2014 — Northeast Film Festival — Best Supporting Actor in a Feature — Before I Disappear • |2015 — People's Choice Awards — Actor Fantasy/Sci-Fi — The Vampire Diaries • 2015 — Teen Choice Awards — Actor Fantasy/Sci-Fi • Choice TV: Liplock (with Candice Accola) • 2016 — Teen Choice Awards — Actor Fantasy/Sci-Fi • Choice TV: Liplock (with Candice King) • 2024 — Saturn Awards — Best Guest Star in a Television Series — Star Trek: Strange New Worlds • 2026 — Saturn Awards — Best Guest Star in a Television Series
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- 1.Paul Wesley pronounces Full name in Polish. YouTube.
- 2.Paul Wesley's 31st Birthday — 'Vampire Diaries' Tribute To Stefan. Hollywood Life. October 23, 2013.
- 3.White, Peter. 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Finds Its James T. Kirk With Paul Wesley. Deadline. March 15, 2022.
- 4.Morton, Rebecca. 'Vampire Diaries' to give area native star turn. New Brunswick Sentinel. September 10, 2009.
- 5.Lee, Luaine. The 'good' vampire was a teenage bad boy. Chicago Tribune. McClatchy/Tribune News. January 27, 2010.
- 6.Tvdbrasilrn 🇧🇷 on Instagram: "Paul Wesley, Shuan Sipos, Grace Gillam, Arielle Kebbel,Zach Roerig e Bianca Lawson para o painel na IWFF2 em 05/12. 🎥@raissaoliveira_ofc". Instagram. 2024-12-06.
- 7.I Was Feeling Festive 2︱The Vampire Diaries Panel - December 6th, 2024 - YouTube. www.youtube.com.
- 8.Talbot, Lindsay. New Blood. Teen Vogue. October 12, 2009.
- 9.Getting to Know: Paul Wesley. Teen Magazine.
- 10.Schneider, Michael. Thesp jumps into CBS' 'Wolf Lake'. Variety. July 31, 2001.
- 11.Speier, Michael. Review: 'Wolf Lake'. Variety. September 9, 2001.
- 12.Fries, Laura. Review: 'The Russell Girl'. Variety. January 24, 2008.
- 13.Fries, Laura. Review: 'Fallen'. Variety. July 20, 2006.
- 14.'Before I Disappear' picked up for North American distribution. Variety. August 5, 2014.
- 15.Paul Wesley makes 'Amira and Sam'. Deadline Hollywood. August 28, 2014.
- 16.Wesley, Sarandon to star in 'Mother's Day'. Deadline Hollywood. September 25, 2014.
- 17.Yamato, Jen. 'Vampire Diaries' Star Paul Wesley Set For Sci-Fier 'Convergence'. Deadline Hollywood. November 17, 2014.
- 18.Weinstein, Joshua L. Paul Wesley Joins Eva Longoria in 'The Baytown Disco'. TheWrap.com. May 13, 2011.
- 19.Paul Wesley, Brittany Snow, Blake Cooper Join Comedy 'The Late Bloomer'. wrap.com. August 25, 2015.
- 20.Paul Wesley Will Make His Directorial Debut On "The Vampire Diaries". Buzzfeed.com. February 7, 2014.
- 21.Kroll, Justin. Paul Wesley Inks Overall Deal With Warner Bros. TV, Sets 4 Projects As Producer. Deadline Hollywood. November 11, 2016.
- 22.Review: In 'Cal in Camo,' a Raw Welcome to Motherhood. The New York Times. May 21, 2016.
- 23.Sensative Skin. Backstage.
- 24.Clement, Olivia. Hamilton's Austin Smith and Vampire Diaries' Paul Wesley to Star in Zürich. Playbill. March 15, 2018.
- 25.Andreeva, Nellie. Paul Wesley To Co-Star In CBS All Access Series 'Tell Me A Story', Reuniting With 'The Vampire Diaries' EP Kevin Williamson. Deadline Hollywood. June 11, 2018.
- 26.Andreeva, Nellie. Paul Wesley Inks Producing Deal With Kapital Entertainment, Sets 2 Drama Series Projects, Including Starring Vehicle. Deadline. February 13, 2019.
- 27.Patten, Dominic. ‘Shadowhunters’ Reveals Season 2 Debut Date & ‘Vampire Diaries’ Star Directing – NY Comic-Con. October 8, 2016.
- 28.Andreeva, Nellie. ‘Tell Me A Story’: Paul Wesley To Return To CBS All Access Series, Season 2 Princess Theme Revealed. June 12, 2019.
- 29.Parker, Ryan. ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Actor Paul Wesley on Taking Up Captain Kirk Mantle in Surprise Finale Appearance and What’s Next. The Hollywood Reporter. 2022-07-07.
- 30.Star Trek Takes Home 5 Saturn Awards. www.startrek.com. 2024-02-09.
- 31.Burt, Kayti. Paul Wesley Credits The Vampire Diaries at Humane Society Gala. Wet Paint. April 1, 2014.
- 32.Paul Wesley Selling Cat Shirt for Humane Society. Bookfandoms.com.
- 33.Paul Wesley Limited Edition Cat T-shirt. Represent.com.
- 34.Vampire Diaries: Ian Somerhalder, Paul Wesley Launch Charity T-Shirt Campaign. People. July 17, 2015.
- 35.Represent.com. Ian Somerhalder & Paul Wesley's Official Tee.
- 36.Bain, Ellissa. Fans go crazy for Brothers Bond Bourbon – how to buy Damon and Stefan's Vampire Diaries inspired whiskey!. HITC. May 28, 2020.
- 37.Vampire Diaries' Paul Wesley and actress Torrey DeVitto married!. Life & Style. April 29, 2011.
- 38.People. Paul Wesley and Torrey DeVitto to Divorce. July 30, 2013.
- 39.'Vampire Diaries' star Paul Wesley finalizes divorce. Toronto Sun. December 24, 2013.
- 40.Suzuki, Chako. Where Does Paul Wesley Live? You Ask, We Answer!. wetpaint.com. November 29, 2012.
- 41.Beale, Lauren. Paul Wesley, Torrey DeVitto sell home in Hollywood Hills. September 12, 2013.
- 42.Us Weekly Staff. Paul Wesley and Phoebe Tonkin Split Again After Four Years of Dating. USMagazine.com. October 16, 2017.
- 43.Vogue Staff. Phoebe Tonkin and Paul Wesley have reportedly split. Vogue.com. March 10, 2017.
- 44.Vulpo, Mike. Surprise! The Vampire Diaries' Paul Wesley is Married. E!. February 8, 2019.
- 45.Paul Wesley and Wife Ines de Ramon Quietly Separate After 3 Years of Marriage. People. September 19, 2022.
- 46.Paul Wesley and Ines de Ramon Finalize. People. March 7, 2023.
- 47.Richards, Bailey. The Vampire Diaries Star Paul Wesley Marries Model Natalie Kuckenburg in Civil Ceremony with Pet Dog as 'Best Boy'. People. July 13, 2026.
- 48.. thebeet.com. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
- 49.. thesavemovement.org. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
- 50.Hipes, Patrick. ‘Avatar: The Way Of Water’, ‘Oppenheimer’, ‘Star Trek’ Series Lead Nominations For Genre-Focused Saturn Awards. Deadline Hollywood. December 6, 2023.
- 51.Hipes, Patrick. ‘Sinners’, ‘Avatar: Fire And Ash’, ‘Fantastic Four’ And ‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Lead Saturn Awards Nominations. Deadline Hollywood. January 27, 2026.
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Formation and teaching. Wesley studied at Rutgers University, Christian Brothers Academy, Marlboro High School and Monmouth Academy. Work and production. Works recorded as notable number 6: The Vampire Diaries, Tell Me a Story, Fallen, Smallville, Killer Movie and Wolf Lake. Recorded at birth as Paweł Tomasz Wasilewski. Recorded as having studied at Rutgers University, Christian Brothers Academy and Marlboro High School.
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