Actor, director, and producer Paul Wesley is best known to viewers for his starring role in the long-running fantasy horror series The Vampire Diary. In addition to being on the main cast of The Vampire Diaries, the multi-talented actor also served as director and producer on several episodes of the series. A look into the history of Wesley’s career undoubtedly proves that the actor has well and truly cut his teeth in the horror genre on both the big screen and the small screen.
Paul Wesley, Bio, Age
Paul Wesley was born Paweł Tomasz Wasilewski on July 23, 1982, in New Brunswick, New Jersey. His mother Tomasz and his father Agnieszka Wasilewski are of Polish origin. He was raised in Marlboro Township, New Jersey alongside three siblings; older sister Monika and two younger sisters, Leah and Julia Wasilewski. Growing up, Paul spent 4 months of annual holidays in his parents’ native Poland and is therefore fluent in Polish.
Paul Wesley began high school at Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft, New Jersey, then transferred to Marlboro High School in Monmouth County, New Jersey. He completed his high school education at Lakewood Prep School in Howell, New Jersey, which was more favorable for his budding acting career. Upon graduation, the talented actor enrolled at Rutgers University but left after just one semester to pursue acting full time.
As a teenager, Paul Wesley marked his beginnings in the acting profession in the late 1990s, going by the name “Paul Wasilewski”. After a few guest roles, the actor landed his first major television role in the short-lived horror series Wolf Lake (2001). He also starred in Young Arthur (2002) followed by recurring roles in American Dreams (2002-05) and Everwood (2003-04).
Paul Wesley made his film debut in the 2004 comedy-drama The Last Race followed by roles in Roll Bounce (2005), Cloud 9 (2006) and a few others. He landed his first starring role as Aaron Corbett in the 2006 television miniseries Fallen. The talented actor also played the lead role in the horror comedy Killer Movie (2008) followed by a recurring role in the drama series Military Wives (2008-09).
Paul Wesley reached a major career milestone in 2009 with Stefan Salvatore, the show’s main character. The Vampire Diary (2009-present). The talented actor has appeared in every season since the show’s inception. In addition to his highly acclaimed performance as a lead star, Wesley also served as director and producer on several episodes of The Vampire Diaries.
Who is Paul Wesley’s wife?
Although not yet married, Paul Wesley was previously married to actress, musician and model Torrey DeVitto. The couple reunited in 2007 after meeting on the set of the movie. Killer movie. After dating for several years, the couple tied the knot on April 16, 2011 in a private ceremony held in New York City.
Much like their first meeting, Wesley and DeVitto co-starred in The Vampire Diaries, with the latter playing the recurring role of Dr. Meredith Fell in seasons 3 and 4 of the show. However, their marriage ended soon after DeVitto left The Vampire Diaries cast. The duo separated in July 2013 and their divorce was finalized on December 23, 2013.
Girlfriend, is he dating someone?
Shortly after his split from former wife Torrey DeVitto, Paul Wesley became romantically involved with actress and model Phoebe Tonkin, who also happens to be his former co-star on The Vampire Diaries. The pair had a further 4-year relationship between 2013 and 2017. After reuniting in the summer of 2013, the pair maintained a seemingly happy relationship until March 2017, when rumors filtered that they were hooking up. were separated. Although the rumors turned out to be true, the couple reconciled after a month apart.
Strangely, the still-loving couple went relatively private about their romance after they reconciled in April 2017. However, the relationship didn’t last longer, even with the increased privacy. Paul Wesley and Phoebe Tonkin finally called it quits in October 2017. Unlike their first breakup, it appeared the two were over, as they quickly unchained each other over their social media handles.
Apparently, Paul Wesley stayed off the hook for several months after his split from his longtime girlfriend, Phoebe Tonkin. However, that all changed in June 2018 when the actor was spotted dining with a gorgeous brunette in New York City. Although the identity of Wesley’s new lady love remains unknown, their beloved photos show that the two are very close.
Net value
Since working full-time in acting, Paul Wesley has had a steady career on both the big screen and the small screen. As a massive fan favorite, the multi-talented star has also enjoyed plenty of juicy endorsement offers. The Vampire Dairies star has a net worth of $6 million, a sum that is expected to increase further.
Height and other body measurements
Paul Wesley is 5ft 11in (180cm) tall and maintained his well chiseled physique at a weight of 78kg (172lbs). He has a chest measurement of 44 inches (112 cm) with biceps and a waist measurement of 15.5 inches (39.5 cm) and 33 inches (84 cm).