Paul Teal
Updated: 12/11/2025, 10:32:07 AM Wikipedia source
Paul Joseph Teal (July 18, 1989 – November 15, 2024) was an American actor of film, television and theatre, from Wilmington, North Carolina. He was best known for portraying Josh Avery in the American drama One Tree Hill, in its seventh season. A graduate of the William Esper Studio and the T. Schreiber Studio, Teal debuted in acting with One Tree Hill in 2010 and had minor and recurring roles in productions until his death in 2024.
Infobox
Born
Paul Joseph Teal(1989-07-18)July 18, 1989Wilmington, North Carolina, U.S.
Died
November 15, 2024(2024-11-15) (aged 35)Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.
Alma mater
William Esper StudioT. Schreiber Studio
Occupation
Actor
Years active
2010–2024
Notable work
One Tree Hill
Partner
Emilia Torello (from 2022)
Website
www.paulteal.com
Tables
· Filmography
2013
Psychodrama
Role(s)
Friendly Choker
Notes
1 episode
2020
USS Christmas
Role(s)
Dan
2021
TWD World Beyond: Episode Diaries
Role(s)
Guest Star
Role(s)
Young Officer Kapinski
2022
Role(s)
Deputy Clark
2025
TBA
Role(s)
1st Memory
Notes
Cameron
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2010 | One Tree Hill | Josh Avery | Season 77 episodes |
| 2013 | Psychodrama | Friendly Choker | 1 episode |
| 2016 | Good Behavior | Steve | 1 episode |
| 2017 | Shots Fired | Male Model Supporter | 1 episode |
| 2019 | Dynasty | Male Reporter | 1 episode |
| 2020 | The Walking Dead: World Beyond | Walter | 1 episode |
| 2020 | Outer Banks | Crewman | 2 episodes |
| 2020 | USS Christmas | Dan | |
| 2021 | TWD World Beyond: Episode Diaries | Guest Star | |
| 2021 | Fear Street Part Two: 1978 | Young Officer Kapinski | |
| 2021 | American Rust | Deputy | 1 episode |
| 2022 | Deep Water | Deputy Clark | |
| 2022 | The Staircase | Brad Wolgamott | 3 episodes |
| 2022 | George & Tammy | Back-Up Vocalist | 1 episode |
| 2024 | Descendants: The Rise of Red | Aviator | |
| 2024 | Lilly | Timothy Granger | |
| 2025 | The Hunting Wives | Pastor Pete | 6 episodesPosthumous |
| TBA | 1st Memory | Cameron | Posthumous |
References
- The Hollywood Reporterhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/paul-teal-dead-one-tree-hill-1236065400/
- Echovitahttps://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/nc/wilmington/paul-joseph-teal-18901608
- Star-Newshttps://www.starnewsonline.com/story/entertainment/theater/2024/11/18/wilmington-actor-paul-teal-of-film-tv-and-stage-dies-at-the-age-of-35/76400959007/
- Legacy.comhttps://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/paul-teal-obituary?id=56814407
- Fox Newshttps://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/paul-teal-one-tree-hill-actor-dead-35
- Forbeshttps://www.forbes.com/sites/marcberman1/2024/11/18/paul-teal-one-tree-hill-actor-dies-at-35/
- NDTVhttps://www.ndtv.com/feature/fans-mourn-death-of-paul-teal-after-one-tree-hill-star-dies-at-35-7055528
- Varietyhttps://variety.com/2024/tv/news/paul-teal-dead-one-tree-hill-1236213723/
- CNNhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/11/18/entertainment/paul-teal-one-tree-hill-death/index.html
- Deadline Hollywoodhttps://deadline.com/2024/11/paul-teal-dead-one-tree-hill-actor-1236180587/
- USA Todayhttps://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2024/11/18/paul-teal-dead-one-tree-hill/76410281007/
- Metrohttps://metro.co.uk/2024/11/18/one-tree-hill-star-paul-teal-dies-aged-35-22018669/
- First for Womenhttps://www.firstforwomen.com/entertainment/celebrities/one-tree-hill-actor-paul-teal-dies-costars-pay-tribute
- E!https://www.eonline.com/news/1410137/one-tree-hill-actor-paul-teals-cause-of-death-revealed
- Us Weeklyhttps://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/one-tree-hills-paul-teal-and-emilia-torellos-relationship-timeline/
- Soap Centralhttps://www.soapcentral.com/entertainment/news-who-paul-teal-s-girlfriend-emilia-torello-actress-pays-tribute-one-tree-hill-star-passes-away-cancer
- Vulturehttps://www.vulture.com/article/paul-teal-dead-one-tree-hill.html
- TV Insiderhttps://www.tvinsider.com/1162632/one-tree-hill-paul-teal-cause-of-death-pancreatic-cancer/