Paul Wesley net worth is estimated to be around $6 million as of 2024. Paul Wesley is an American actor, director, and producer born on July 23, 1982. He’s famous for his role as Stefan Salvatore in “The Vampire Diaries” and currently portrays James T. Kirk in “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.”
Paul Wesley in Brief
| Full Name | Paul Wesley |
| Date of Birth | July 23, 1982 |
| Place of Birth | New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA |
| Occupation | Actor, Producer |
| Height | 5 feet 10 inches (180 cm) |
| Spouse | Ines de Ramon (m. 2019–2022) Torrey DeVitto (m. 2011–2013) |
| Net Worth | $6 million |
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What is Paul Wesley Net Worth in 2024?
Paul Wesley is an American actor, director, and producer with a net worth of $6 Million as of 2024, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The main source of Paul Wesley’s net worth mainly comes from his acting career, especially his role as Stefan Salvatore on the popular TV show “The Vampire Diaries.”
He has earned a lot from acting in various TV shows and movies. Besides acting, he has also made money through producing TV shows and films.
Additionally, he has earned endorsements and personal appearances. His diverse entertainment career is the primary source of his wealth.
Paul Wesley’s Early Life and Education
Paul Wesley was born in New Brunswick New Jersey to Polish parents Tomasz and Agnieszka Wasilewski. He grew up in Marlboro Township New Jersey with one older sister Monika and two younger sisters Leah and Julia.
Wesley is bilingual speaking both English and Polish, thanks to spending four months each year in Poland until he was 16. He attended Christian Brothers Academy and later Marlboro High School before transferring to Lakewood Prep School in Howell New Jersey to accommodate his acting commitments. During his junior year, he landed a role as Max Nickerson on the soap opera “Guiding Light.”
Wesley briefly attended Rutgers University but left after one semester to pursue acting full-time when more opportunities came his way.
Paul Wesley’s Career
Early acting roles and Fallen
In 2001, Paul Wesley then known as Paul Wasilewski was a main cast member on CBS’s short-lived series “Wolf Lake,” playing Luke Cates. He later appeared in the 2008 CBS TV film “The Russell Girl” and starred in the 2007 ABC Family miniseries “Fallen.”
Wesley has made guest appearances on various TV shows including “24,” “8 Simple Rules,” “American Dreams,” “Army Wives,” “Cane,” “Everwood,” “Guiding Light,” “Smallville,” and “The O.C.”
The Vampire Diaries
Wesley gained fame starring as Stefan Salvatore in the popular teen drama “The Vampire Diaries” which premiered on The CW in September 2009. He played the younger brother to Damon Salvatore and the love interest of Elena Gilbert. His role earned him two People’s Choice Award nominations.
Wesley has also appeared in a range of films. In 2014, he co-starred in and produced “Before I Disappear” which won the Audience Award at the SXSW Film Festival and competed in the Venice Film Festival. That same year he co-starred in “Amira and Sam” later acquired by Drafthouse Films.
In 2014, he was cast in “Mother’s Day” and announced to star in and produce the sci-fi film “Convergence.” He also co-starred in “The Baytown Outlaws” and the comedy “The Late Bloomer.” Other notable film credits include HBO’s “Shot in the Heart” and Lionsgate’s “Peaceful Warrior.”
Directing
Wesley began directing “The Vampire Diaries” in its fifth season and took on a producer role in season 8. He also directed an episode of “Shadowhunters” and launched his production company Citizen Media in 2016.
Under Citizen Media, he signed a deal with Warner Bros. Television to produce several new shows including “Confessions of a Drug-Addicted High School Teacher” and “Shanghai Summer.”
His theater work includes starring in the off-Broadway production “Cal in Camo” and “Sensitive Skin.” In March 2018, he joined the New York Theatre Workshop’s production of Zurich.
In June 2018, Wesley joined the main cast of the CBS All Access series “Tell Me a Story,” created by Kevin Williamson. In 2019, Citizen Media signed a development deal with Kapital Entertainment.
Wesley also directed episodes of “Shadowhunters” and “Roswell New Mexico.” He starred as Staff Sergeant Clint Romesha in the Netflix miniseries “Medal of Honor.”
On March 15, 2022, Wesley was announced as James T. Kirk for the second season of “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds on Paramount+.” He first appeared as a guest star in the season one finale. On February 4, 2024, Wesley won the Saturn Award for Best Guest Star in a Television Series for his role as Kirk.
Paul Wesley’s Personal Life
Paul Wesley and Torrey DeVitto began dating in 2007 after meeting on the set of “Killer Movie.” They tied the knot in a private New York City ceremony in April 2011 but filed for divorce in July 2013, finalizing it in December of the same year.
While filming “The Vampire Diaries,” Wesley lived in Atlanta, Georgia, and spent the rest of his time with DeVitto in Los Angeles. After their divorce, he sold his Los Angeles home.
Wesley married Ines de Ramon in February 2019 but separated in 2022.
He remains close friends with his “The Vampire Diaries” co-star Ian Somerhalder. In 2020, they launched a straight bourbon whiskey called Brother’s Bond Bourbon.
Wesley is also an ethical vegan and actively supports animal rights.
Paul Wesley’s Other ventures
In 2014, Paul Wesley received the Humane Generation Award from the Humane Society for his dedication to farm animal welfare.
Wesley has also led two successful fundraising campaigns through Represent.com to support charity. His first campaign featured a cat-themed shirt design raising funds for The Humane Society of the United States, with nearly 3,000 shirts sold.
For his second campaign, he collaborated with “The Vampire Diaries” co-star Ian Somerhalder to launch a fan-designed limited-edition shirt that said “Blood Brothers Since 1864.” This campaign sold close to 10,000 shirts.
In 2020, Wesley and Somerhalder introduced Brother’s Bond Bourbon, a straight bourbon whiskey.
