Paul Wesley
| Paul Wesley | |
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 Paul Wesley at the 2015 San Diego Comic-Con International | |
| Born |
Pawel Tomasz Wasilewski July 23, 1982 New Brunswick, New Jersey |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 1999–present |
| Notable work | The Vampire Diaries |
| Home town | Marlboro, New Jersey |
| Spouse(s) | Torrey DeVitto (m. 2011; div. 2013)[1] |
| Partner(s) | Phoebe Tonkin (2013–present) |
Paul Wesley (born Pawel Tomasz Wasilewski;[2] July 23, 1982[3]) is an American actor, director,[4] and producer.[5] He is known for playing Aaron Corbett in the TV miniseries Fallen and Stefan Salvatore in The CW's supernatural drama The Vampire Diaries.
Early life
Wesley was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, to Polish parents Tomasz and Agnieszka Wasilewski, and grew up in Marlboro Township, New Jersey. He has one older sister, Monika, and two younger sisters, Julia and Leah.[6] In addition to English, he speaks Polish, having spent four months every year in Poland until the age of 16.[7]
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. [6][8][9] 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.[6][10]
Career
He is currently starring as vampire Stefan Salvatore in The Vampire Diaries which premiered in September 2009 on The CW. In the series, he plays a younger brother to Damon Salvatore (played by Ian Somerhalder) as well as the love interest of a 17-year-old girl named Elena Gilbert (played by Nina Dobrev). Wesley began directing "The Vampire Diaries" in Season 5 and is currently directing as well as starring in the show.[11]
In 2001, he was one of the main cast members of the short lived TV series Wolf Lake, playing the role of Lucas "Luke" Cates. The show's cast also featured Tim Matheson, Sharon Lawrence, Graham Greene & Bruce McGill.
In 2005, he began to credit himself as Paul Wesley. [12]
In May 2011, he joined the cast of The Baytown Outlaws opposite Billy Bob Thornton and Andre Braugher.[13]
Wesley had two films released in 2015. Before I Disappear , which he produced and costarred in, went on to win the SXSW Film Festival Audience Award and competed in the Venice Days section of the Venice Film Festival.[14] He also co-starred in Amira and Sam from Drafthouse Films.[15]
In 2014, he was cast opposite Susan Sarandon in the film Mother's Day,[16] and it was announced he is set to star and produce Convergence alongside producer Adam Schroeder "The Truman Show, Chronicle".[17]
In August 2015, he joined the cast of "Late Bloomer" opposite Brittany Snow and JK Simmons.[18]
He has appeared in several films throughout the years including "Peaceful Warrior" and director Agnieszka Holland's "Shot in the Heart" opposite Giovanni Ribisi and Sam Shepard. He starred opposite Amber Tamblyn in CBS' The Russell Girl and had the lead role in the ABC Family miniseries Fallen opposite Bryan Cranston. He has had a number of roles in television shows such as 24, 8 Simple Rules, American Dreams, Army Wives, Cane, Everwood, Guiding Light, Smallville, The O.C.. [19]
Philanthropy
Wesley has hosted 2 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.[20][21] 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."[22] This campaign sold almost 10,000 shirts.[23]
Personal life
Wesley met and began dating actress Torrey DeVitto in 2007 when they acted together in Killer Movie. They married in a private ceremony in New York City in April 2011.[24] In July 2013, it was reported that they had filed for divorce.[25] The divorce was finalized in December 2013.
Wesley lived in Atlanta, Georgia while filming The Vampire Diaries and the rest of the time with his then-wife Torrey DeVitto in Los Angeles, California.[26] He sold his Los Angeles-residence after his divorce at the end of 2013.[27]
Paul Wesley met actress Phoebe Tonkin on the set of The Vampire Diaries in 2012; they have been a couple since September 2013.[28]
Filmography
as Actor
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | The Last Run | Seth | |
| 2005 | Roll Bounce | Troy | |
| 2006 | Cloud 9 | Jackson Fargo | |
| 2006 | Peaceful Warrior | Trevor | |
| 2006 | Lenexa, 1 Mile | Rick Lausier | |
| 2008 | Killer Movie | Jake Tanner | |
| 2009 | Elsewhere | Billy | |
| 2010 | Beneath the Blue | Craig Morrison | |
| 2013 | The Baytown Outlaws | Anthony Reesey | |
| 2014 | Before I Disappear | Gideon | |
| 2014 | Amira and Sam[29] | Charlie | |
| 2016 | Mothers and Daughters | Kevin | Post-production |
| 2016 | The Late Bloomer | Charlie | Post-production |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Another World | Sean McKinnon | |
| 1999–2001 | Guiding Light | Max Nickerson #2 | |
| 2000, 2005 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Danny Burrell/Luke Breslin | Episodes: "Wrong is Right" and "Ripped" |
| 2001 | Shot in the Heart | Gary (Age 15–22) | Television film |
| 2001–2002 | Wolf Lake | Luke Cates | 9 episodes |
| 2002 | Young Arthur | Lancelot | Television film |
| 2002 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Luke Miller | Episode: "Malignant" |
| 2002–2005 | American Dreams | Tommy DeFelice | 10 episodes |
| 2003 | The Edge | Himself | Television film |
| 2003 | Smallville | Lucas Luthor | Episode: "Prodigal" |
| 2003 | The O.C. | Donnie | Episode: "The Outsider" |
| 2003–2004 | 8 Simple Rules | Damian | Episodes: "Premiere" and "Opposites Attract: Part 3: Night of the Locust" |
| 2003–2004 | Everwood | Tommy Callahan | 9 episodes |
| 2004 | CSI: Miami | Jack Warner Bradford | Episode: "Legal" |
| 2005 | CSI: NY | Steve Samprass | Episode: "Grand Murder at Central Station" |
| 2006 | Crossing Jordan | Quentin Baker | Episode: "Thin Ice" |
| 2006 | Fallen | Aaron Corbett | Television film |
| 2007 | Fallen | Aaron Corbett | 3 episodes |
| 2007 | Cane | Nick | 3 episodes |
| 2007 | Shark | Justin Bishop | Episode: "Shaun of the Dead" |
| 2008 | The Russell Girl | Evan Carroll | Television film |
| 2008 | Cold Case | Petey Murphy '08 | Episode: "Bad Reputation" |
| 2008–2009 | Army Wives | Logan Atwater | 6 episodes |
| 2009–2010 | 24 | Stephen | 4 episodes |
| 2009–present | The Vampire Diaries | Stefan Salvatore Silas Tom Avery Ambrose |
Main cast |
| 2016 | The Originals[30] | Stefan Salvatore | Special guest cast |
As Director
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | The Vampire Diaries | Episode: "Resident Evil" |
| 2015 | The Vampire Diaries | Episode: "Woke Up With a Monster" |
| 2016 | The Vampire Diaries | Episode: "Things We Lost In The Fire" |
| 2016 | The Vampire Diaries | Episode: "Requiem for a Dream" |
as Producer
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2010 | Norman |
| 2014 | Before I Disappear |
Awards
References
- ↑ "'Vampire Diaries' star Paul Wesley finalizes divorce". Toronto Sun. December 24, 2013. Retrieved August 11, 2014.
- ↑ "Paul Wesley pronounces Full name in Polish". YouTube.
- ↑ "Paul Wesley’s 31st Birthday — ‘Vampire Diaries’ Tribute To Stefan - Hollywood Life". Hollywood Life.
- ↑ Wieselman, Jarrett (February 7, 2014). "Paul Wesley will make his directorial debut on "The Vampire Diaries"". Buzzfeed.com. Retrieved February 13, 2014.
- ↑ Yamato, Jen (November 17, 2014). "‘Vampire Diaries’ Star Paul Wesley Set For Sci-Fier ‘Convergence’". Deadline.com. Retrieved November 17, 2014.
- 1 2 3 Morton, Rebecca (September 10, 2009). "'Vampire Diaries' to give area native star turn". New Brunswick Sentinel. Retrieved April 22, 2010.
- ↑ Lee, Luaine (January 27, 2010). "The 'good' vampire was a teenage bad boy". McClatchy/Tribune News (Chicago Tribune). Retrieved October 2, 2010.
- ↑ Talbot, Lindsay (October 12, 2009). "New Blood". Teen Vogue. Retrieved October 28, 2009.
- ↑ Martin, Patti (January 28, 2010). "Perhaps one of Howell's best kept secrets". Asbury Park Press. Retrieved May 17, 2010.
- ↑ "Getting to Know: Paul Wesley". Teen Magazine. Retrieved December 20, 2009.
- ↑ "Paul Wesley Will Make His Directorial Debut On "The Vampire Diaries"". buzzfeed.com. February 7, 2014.
- ↑ Walsh, Dorothy. "Getting to Know Paul Wesley". soapoperadigest.com. Retrieved May 15, 2010.
- ↑ Weinstein, Joshua L. (May 13, 2011). "Paul Wesley Joins Eva Longoria in 'The Baytown Disco'". TheWrap.com. Retrieved May 15, 2011.
- ↑ "'Before I Disappear' picked up for North American distribution". variety.com. Retrieved August 5, 2014.
- ↑ "Paul Wesley makes 'Amira and Sam'". deadline.com. Retrieved August 18, 2014.
- ↑ "Wesley, Sarandon to star in 'Mother's Day'". deadline.com. September 25, 2014.
- ↑ "Paul Wesley cast in 'Convergence'". deadline.com. November 17, 2014.
- ↑ "Paul Wesley, Brittany Snow, Blake Cooper Join Comedy ‘The Late Bloomer’". wrap.com. August 25, 2015.
- ↑ Paul Wesley at the Internet Movie Database
- ↑ "Paul Wesley Selling Cat Shirt for Humane Society".
- ↑ "Paul Wesley Limited Edition Cat T-shirt - Represent". represent.com.
- ↑ "Vampire Diaries: Ian Somerhalder, Paul Wesley Launch Charity T-Shirt Campaign : People.com". PEOPLE.com.
- ↑ https://represent.com/ianpaul
- ↑ "Vampire Diaries' Paul Wesley and actress Torrey DeVitto married!". Lifeandstylemag.com. 2011-04-29. Retrieved 2012-02-05.
- ↑ "Paul Wesley and Torrey DeVitto to Divorce". People.com. 2013-07-30. Retrieved 2013-11-17.
- ↑ Chako Suzuki (2012-11-29). "Where Does Paul Wesley Live? You Ask, We Answer!". www.wetpaint.com. Retrieved 2014-10-29.
- ↑ Andrea Simpson. "Paul Wesley Sells His Hollywood Hills Panty-Dropping Palace for $1.7 Million". www.celebuzz.com. Retrieved 2014-10-29.
- ↑ "Phoebe Tonkin and Paul Wesley step out in rare public appearance together". Mail Online. Retrieved February 26, 2015.
- ↑ Yamato, Jen. "Drafthouse Acquires Martin Starr Romance ‘Amira & Sam’" (Archive). Deadline. August 28, 2014. Retrieved on January 28, 2015.
- ↑ "'The Originals' Klaus Welcomes 'The Vampire Diaries' Stefan With A Drink In New Crossover Promo Clip". ibtimes. Retrieved January 28, 2016.
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