Paul Wesley Net Worth

What is Paul Wesley's Net Worth?

Paul Wesley is an American actor and director who has a net worth of $12 million. Paul Wesley is best known for his roles in the television series "The Vampire Diaries" and "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds." On the big screen, his credits include "Killer Movie," "Elsewhere," "Amira & Sam," and "Mothers and Daughters." Beyond acting, Wesley has been involved with the Humane World for Animals in support of animal welfare. Furthermore, Paul and his Vampire Diaries co-star, Ian Somerhalder, are the co-founders of a Bourbon company called Brothers Bond.

Early Life and Education

Paul Wesley was born as Paweł Wasilewski on July 23, 1982, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, to Polish parents Agnieszka and Tomasz. He has an older sister named Monika and two younger sisters named Leah and Julia. Wesley grew up in Marlboro Township, New Jersey, and until the age of 16 spent four months of every year in Poland. He attended Christian Brothers Academy and Marlboro High School before transferring to Lakewood Prep School. Wesley went on to enroll at Rutgers University, but he dropped out after one semester to pursue his acting career.

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Television Career

When he was still in high school, Wesley appeared in episodes of the soap operas "Another World" and "Guiding Light," credited as Paul Wasilewski. He continued to be credited under this name for the next five or so years. During this period, he had a main role in the short-lived supernatural drama series "Wolf Lake" and recurring roles in "American Dreams" and "Everwood." Wesley also appeared in episodes of "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," "The O.C.," "Smallville," and "8 Simple Rules," and played Lancelot in the pilot of the failed series "Young Arthur." Following guest appearances on "CSI: Miami," "CSI: NY," and "Crossing Jordan," Wesley had his biggest role yet in the 2006 miniseries "Fallen," based on the novel series by Thomas Sniegoski. He starred as the lead character, Aaron Corbett, a high school student who discovers he's a human-angel hybrid. After that, Wesley appeared in episodes of "Cane," "Shark," and "Cold Case," and appeared in the CBS television film "The Russell Girl." From 2008 to 2009, he played the recurring role of Logan Atwater in the Lifetime series "Army Wives," and from 2009 to 2010, he played Stephen in four episodes of the Fox series "24."

Wesley reached a new level of fame for playing vampire Stefan Salvatore in the supernatural teen drama series "The Vampire Diaries," based on the book series by L. J. Smith. He starred alongside Ian Somerhalder, who played his brother, and Nina Dobrev, who played the brothers' love interest. The show was a huge hit, running for eight seasons from 2009 to 2017. In addition to starring in "The Vampire Diaries," Wesley directed some of the episodes. He reprised his role as Stefan Salvatore in a 2016 episode of the spinoff series "The Originals." After the end of "The Vampire Diaries," Wesley portrayed US Army soldier Clint Romesha in an episode of the Netflix documentary series "Medal of Honor." He had his next main roles from 2018 to 2020, playing two different characters in the psychological thriller anthology series "Tell Me a Story."

Meanwhile, Wesley directed episodes of "Legacies," "Roswell, New Mexico," and "Batwoman." He went on to appear in the miniseries "Flowers in the Attic: The Origin" in 2022. The same year, Wesley made his debut as James T. Kirk in "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" on Paramount+.

Star Trek Salary

Paul's salary for "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" is $250,000 per episode. In a 10-episode season, that works out to $2.5 million per season.

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Film Career

Wesley had his first real credited film role in the 2005 rollerskating movie "Roll Bounce." The next year, he appeared in the drama "Peaceful Warrior" and the direct-to-DVD beach volleyball comedy "Cloud 9." Wesley followed those with his first lead role in a film, playing television director Jake Tanner in the 2008 slasher "Killer Movie." He subsequently starred in the crime thriller "Elsewhere" in 2009. Kicking off the next decade, Wesley had a leading role in the drama "Beneath the Blue," the sequel to "Eye of the Dolphin." He then appeared in the 2012 action comedy "The Baytown Outlaws." Wesley was in two films in 2014: the romantic comedy "Amira & Sam" and the drama "Before I Disappear," an adaptation of the Oscar-winning short film "Curfew." He appeared in two more films in 2016, "The Late Bloomer" and "Mothers and Daughters." Following a hiatus from film, Wesley returned in 2024 in the horror film "History of Evil."

Charity

A vegan and a passionate supporter of animal welfare, Wesley has worked closely with the global nonprofit the Humane World for Animals. He has hosted fundraising campaigns for the organization in which he sold limited-edition shirts.

Brother's Bond Bourbon

Paul Wesley ventured into the spirits industry by co-founding Brother's Bond Bourbon with fellow actor Ian Somerhalder. Their collaboration stems from a mutual love for bourbon and a desire to craft a high-quality, approachable spirit. Since its debut in 2021, Brother's Bond Bourbon has been celebrated for its balanced flavor and commitment to sustainability. Wesley's active participation in the blending and development process ensures the bourbon reflects their shared vision. The brand's accolades, such as the Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, underscore its impact and growing reputation in the market.

Personal Life

In 2011, Wesley married actress, singer-songwriter, and former fashion model Torrey DeVitto, with whom he had acted in "Killer Movie." The pair divorced in 2013. Wesley wed his second wife, Ines de Ramon, in early 2019. They separated in 2022 and divorced in early 2024. Ines would later become romantically linked to Brad Pitt.

Real Estate

In 2011, Paul and his then-wife Torrey DeVitto paid $980,000 for a Mediterranean-style villa in the Hollywood Hills. They sold this home amid their divorce in 2013 for $1.734 million.

In 2016, Paul listed his home in Studio City, California, for $2.245 million. He sold it a month later for $2.3 million.

In 2019, Paul paid $1.93 million for a home in Topanga, California.

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