Date of Birth: July 23, 1982
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Biography
Paul Wesley, born Paweł Tomasz Wasilewski on July 23, 1982, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, is an American actor, director, and producer. He is best known for his role as Stefan Salvatore on the hit television series “The Vampire Diaries” (2009-2017). Wesley’s parents, Agnieszka and Tomasz Wasilewski, are of Polish descent, and he speaks fluent Polish. He grew up in Marlboro Township, New Jersey, and attended Christian Brothers Academy and Marlboro High School. He later transferred to Lakewood Prep School to better accommodate his acting schedule. Wesley began his career with guest roles on television shows such as “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” and “The Guiding Light.” His breakout role came with “The Vampire Diaries,” where he not only acted but also directed several episodes. After the series ended, Wesley continued to work in television and film, and he co-starred in shows like “Tell Me a Story” and directed movies such as “Before I Disappear.” Apart from acting, Wesley is an advocate for animal rights and social justice issues. He co-founded a production company named Citizen Media with his business partner, which has a deal with Kapital Entertainment.
5 Interesting Facts about Paul Wesley
1. Paul Wesley was born Paweł Tomasz Wasilewski and changed his name to Paul Wesley in 2005.
2. He directed several episodes of “The Vampire Diaries,” showcasing his talent behind the camera.
3. Wesley co-founded a production company named Citizen Media, which focuses on socially relevant content.
4. He speaks fluent Polish and has frequently visited Poland.
5. Wesley is an advocate for animal rights and works closely with the Humane Society.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Paul Wesley
1. “Acting is really about having the courage to fail in front of people.”
2. “I think any time you can affect people in general, in a positive way, then you’re a lucky individual.”
3. “I’ve always wanted to direct, and I think it’s a natural progression for actors to move into directing.”
4. “It’s important to stay true to yourself and your vision.”
5. “I love playing flawed characters because they’re more interesting; nothing is black and white.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth Paul Wesley achieved is approximately $6 million.
Children
As of the latest information available, Paul Wesley does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Paul Wesley IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0913587/
2. [Paul Wesley Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Wesley
3. [Paul Wesley Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/paulwesley/
4. [Paul Wesley Twitter](https://twitter.com/paulwesley
