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Wesley attended [[Christian Brothers Academy (New Jersey)|Christian Brothers Academy]] in [[Lincroft, New Jersey]] and [[Marlboro High School]] for a period during his high school years. During his junior year in high school, Wesley was cast in the soap opera ''[[Guiding Light]]'' as character Max Nickerson. He transferred from Marlboro High School to [[Lakewood Prep School]] in [[Howell, New Jersey]] because the school was able to accommodate his acting schedule.<ref name="Sentinel1" /><ref>{{cite web|last=Talbot |first=Lindsay |url=http://www.teenvogue.com/industry/blogs/entertainment/2009/10/paul-wesley.html |title=New Blood |publisher=Teen Vogue |date=October 12, 2009 |accessdate=October 28, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | first=Patti | last=Martin | title=Perhaps one of Howell's best kept secrets | date=January 28, 2010 | url=http://www.app.com/article/20100128/LIFE/1280314/Perhaps-one-of-Howell-s-best-kept-secrets | work=Asbury Park Press | accessdate=May 17, 2010}}</ref> He graduated from there in 2000 and then started college at [[Rutgers University]] but left after one semester with his parents' support when more roles were offered to him and he realized he could make a career out of acting.<ref name="Sentinel1" /><ref name="TeenMag">{{cite news |title=Getting to Know: Paul Wesley | url=http://www.teenmag.com/celeb-stuff/getting-to-know/paul-wesley | work=Teen Magazine | accessdate=December 20, 2009}}</ref> |
Wesley attended [[Christian Brothers Academy (New Jersey)|Christian Brothers Academy]] in [[Lincroft, New Jersey]] and [[Marlboro High School]] for a period during his high school years. During his junior year in high school, Wesley was cast in the soap opera ''[[Guiding Light]]'' as character Max Nickerson. He transferred from Marlboro High School to [[Lakewood Prep School]] in [[Howell, New Jersey]] because the school was able to accommodate his acting schedule.<ref name="Sentinel1" /><ref>{{cite web|last=Talbot |first=Lindsay |url=http://www.teenvogue.com/industry/blogs/entertainment/2009/10/paul-wesley.html |title=New Blood |publisher=Teen Vogue |date=October 12, 2009 |accessdate=October 28, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | first=Patti | last=Martin | title=Perhaps one of Howell's best kept secrets | date=January 28, 2010 | url=http://www.app.com/article/20100128/LIFE/1280314/Perhaps-one-of-Howell-s-best-kept-secrets | work=Asbury Park Press | accessdate=May 17, 2010}}</ref> He graduated from there in 2000 and then started college at [[Rutgers University]] but left after one semester with his parents' support when more roles were offered to him and he realized he could make a career out of acting.<ref name="Sentinel1" /><ref name="TeenMag">{{cite news |title=Getting to Know: Paul Wesley | url=http://www.teenmag.com/celeb-stuff/getting-to-know/paul-wesley | work=Teen Magazine | accessdate=December 20, 2009}}</ref> |
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In 2005, he began to credit himself as Paul Wesley. When asked why he changed his professional name to Paul Wesley, he replied: "my birthname is too hard to pronounce! I asked my family's permission to change it, and it's really helped my career."<ref name="soapoperadigest1">{{cite news | first=Dorothy | last=Walsh |title=Getting to Know: Paul Wesley | url=http://www.soapoperadigest.com/features/guiding-light/where/paulwesley | work=Soap Opera Digest | accessdate=May 15, 2010}}</ref> |
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He has had a number of roles on shows such as ''[[24 (TV series)|24]]'', ''[[8 Simple Rules]]'', ''[[American Dreams]]'', ''[[Army Wives]]'', ''[[Cane (TV series)|Cane]]'', ''[[Everwood]]'', ''[[Guiding Light]]'', ''[[Smallville (TV series)|Smallville]]'', ''[[The O.C.]]'' and ''[[Wolf Lake]]''. He also starred opposite [[Amber Tamblyn]] in CBS' ''The Russell Girl'' and had the lead role in (ABC Family Miniseries)|Fallen]]'' miniseries. |
He has had a number of roles on shows such as ''[[24 (TV series)|24]]'', ''[[8 Simple Rules]]'', ''[[American Dreams]]'', ''[[Army Wives]]'', ''[[Cane (TV series)|Cane]]'', ''[[Everwood]]'', ''[[Guiding Light]]'', ''[[Smallville (TV series)|Smallville]]'', ''[[The O.C.]]'' and ''[[Wolf Lake]]''. He also starred opposite [[Amber Tamblyn]] in CBS' ''The Russell Girl'' and had the lead role in (ABC Family Miniseries)|Fallen]]'' miniseries. |
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 Photograph taken at PaleyFest's "The Vampire Diaries" night at the Saban Theatre, Los Angeles, on March 6, 2010. | |
| Born | Paul Thomas Wasilewski |
| Other names | Paul Wasilewski |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1999–present |
Paul Wesley (born July 23, 1982), is a Polish American actor, best known for his roles as Aaron Corbett in the ABC Family miniseries Fallen and Stefan Salvatore in The CW TV series The Vampire Diaries.
Biography
Wesley was born Paul Thomas Wasilewski in New Brunswick, New Jersey and grew up in Marlboro, New Jersey.He has one older sister, Monika, and two younger sisters, Julia and Leah.[1]
Wesley attended Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft, New Jersey and Marlboro High School for a period during his high school years. During his junior year in high school, Wesley was cast in the soap opera Guiding Light as character Max Nickerson. He transferred from Marlboro High School to Lakewood Prep School in Howell, New Jersey because the school was able to accommodate his acting schedule.[1][2][3] He graduated from there in 2000 and then started college at Rutgers University but left after one semester with his parents' support when more roles were offered to him and he realized he could make a career out of acting.[1][4]
He has had a number of roles on shows such as 24, 8 Simple Rules, American Dreams, Army Wives, Cane, Everwood, Guiding Light, Smallville, The O.C. and Wolf Lake. He also starred opposite Amber Tamblyn in CBS' The Russell Girl and had the lead role in (ABC Family Miniseries)|Fallen]] miniseries.
Wesley is currently starring as vampire Stefan Salvatore in The Vampire Diaries which premiered September 2009 on The CW.
He enjoys playing ice hockey and snowboarding.[5][6] Wesley has also expressed an interest in directing and writing.[7]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | The Last Run | Seth | |
| 2005 | Roll Bounce | Troy | |
| 2006 | Cloud 9 | Jackson Fargo | |
| Peaceful Warrior | Trevor | ||
| Lenexa, 1 Mile | Rick Lausier | aka Full Count | |
| 2008 | Killer Movie | Jake Tanner | |
| 2009 | Elsewhere | Billy | |
| Beneath the Blue | Craig Morrison |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Another World | Sean McKinnon | 1 episode |
| 1999-2001 | Guiding Light | Max Nickerson #2 | 6 episodes |
| 2000-2005 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Danny Burrell/Luke Breslin | Episode: "Wrong Is Right" Episode: "Ripped" |
| 2001 | Shot in the Heart | Gary (Age 15-22) | TV Movie |
| 2001-2002 | Wolf Lake | Luke Cates | 10 episodes |
| 2002 | Young Arthur | Lancelot | TV Movie |
| Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Luke Miller | Episode: "Malignant" | |
| 2002-2005 | American Dreams | Tommy DeFelice | 10 episodes |
| 2003 | The Edge | Himself | Television Movie |
| Smallville | Lucas Luthor | Episode: "Prodigal" | |
| The O.C. | Donnie | Episode: "The Outsider" | |
| 2003-2004 | 8 Simple Rules | Damian | Episode: "Premiere" Episode: "Opposites Attract: Part 3: Night of the Locust" |
| 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" |
| Fallen | Aaron Corbett | TV Movie | |
| 2007 | Fallen | Aaron Corbett | Episode: "The Time of the Redeemer" Episode: "Mysterious Ways and All That" Episode: "Someone Always Has to Die" Episode: "Il Gran Rifuto" |
| Cane | Nick | Episode: "Family Business" Episode: "Brotherhood" Episode: "One Man Is an Island" | |
| Shark | Justin Bishop | Episode: "Shaun of the Dead" | |
| 2008 | The Russell Girl | Evan Carroll | TV Movie |
| Cold Case | Petey Murphy '08 | Episode: "Bad Reputation" | |
| 2008-2009 | Army Wives | Logan Atwater | 6 episodes, Recurring Role |
| 2009-2010 | 24 | Stephen | Episode: "Day 7: 2:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m." Episode: "Day 7: 5:00 a.m.-6:00 a.m." Episode: "Day 8: 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m." Episode: "Day 8: 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m." |
| 2009-Present | The Vampire Diaries | Stefan Salvatore | Lead Role |
References
- ^ a b c Morton, Rebecca (September 10, 2009). "'Vampire Diaries' to give area native star turn". New Brunswick Sentinel. Retrieved April 22, 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.
- ^ Eng, Jeanette (February 26, 2003). "Actor's career has stops in NYC, Prague, now L.A." Independent Press. Retrieved October 28, 2009.
- ^ Soler, Alina (August 10, 2009). "Five Things to Know About TV's Hottest New Vampire". People Magazine. Retrieved May 14, 2010.
- ^ Baker, Lynn. "Paul and Matt: Superheroes". A Girl's World.com. Retrieved December 20, 2009.
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