Paul Wesley

Paul Wesley is a versatile actor, director, and producer, widely recognized for his roles in popular TV series such as Stefan Salvatore in "The Vampire Diaries" and James T. Kirk in "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds." His work on the small screen extends beyond acting, having directed episodes of "The Vampire Diaries," "Shadowhunters," and "Roswell, New Mexico". His directorial prowess was acknowledged when he received the Saturn Award for Best Guest Star in a Television Series for his role on "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds." Wesley further expanded his influence in the entertainment industry founding Citizen Media, a production company, which has partnered with Warner Bros. Television to produce four new shows.

Wesley's filmography also includes the film "Before I Disappear", a recipient of the SXSW Film Festival Audience Award. In addition to his screen work, he has demonstrated his theatrical prowess on stage, featuring in off-Broadway productions like "Cal in Camo" at the Rattlestick Theater and "Zurich" at the New York Theatre Workshop. In 2018, he joined the main cast of the CBS All Access TV series "Tell Me a Story", further solidifying his presence in the industry. His contributions to "The Vampire Diaries", alongside co-stars Ian Somerhalder and Nina Dobrev, earned them the Young Hollywood Awards' "Cast To Watch" in 2010.

Aside from his commendable career, Wesley is also actively involved in charitable efforts. He has hosted fundraising campaigns on Represent.com, selling thousands of shirts for charity. His dedication to animal welfare led him to win the Humane Generation Award in 2014 from the Humane Society. He openly shares his ethical veganism, advocating for animal rights in interviews and on platforms like thesavemovement.org and thebeet.com. In 2020, Wesley co-launched Brother's Bond Bourbon, a whiskey brand with Ian Somerhalder, inspired by their shared experience on "The Vampire Diaries".