Paul Johansson
Known for
Paul Johansson is a Canadian actor born in Spokane, Washington, who built his most prominent role as Dan Scott, the ruthless patriarch and antagonist, across the run of the teen drama 'One Tree Hill'. He has also directed multiple episodes of the series, expanding his role behind the camera. Johansson has appeared in supporting roles across film and television including 'The Notebook' and 'NCIS'. He remains closely identified with one of the 2000s' most popular ensemble family dramas.
Paul Johansson
35 Movies
22 Series
Paul Johansson is a Canadian actor born in Spokane, Washington, who built his most prominent role as Dan Scott, the ruthless patriarch and antagonist, across the run of the teen drama 'One Tree Hill'. He has also directed multiple episodes of the series, expanding his role behind the camera. Johansson has appeared in supporting roles across film and television including 'The Notebook' and 'NCIS'. He remains closely identified with one of the 2000s' most popular ensemble family dramas.
Movies
Plays Tuck Lampley
John Q
2002
Plays Dale Archer
Marked Men: Rule + Shaw
2025
Producer
Plays Sgt John Lee Bacon
God Is a Bullet
2023
Plays Peter Johansson
Alpha Dog
2006
Plays Kuntsler
The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day
2009
Plays Intern #2
She's So Lovely
1997
Plays Gregory
Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies
1999
Plays Dr. V
The Death That Awaits
2025
Plays Bolt
Soapdish
1991
Plays Hugh
Dear Eleanor
2016
Director
Plays John Galt
Atlas Shrugged: Part I
2011
Plays Stu
Window Theory
2005
Plays Terry Morgan
Kid Cannabis
2014
Plays Johnathan
The Dreamer Cinderella
2025
Plays 'Horrible' Steve Hoskins
Bad Hombres
2025
Plays Spencer Hamilton
Martial Law II: Undercover
1991
Plays Henry
When the Party's Over
1993
Plays Wes
Hooded Angels
2002
Plays Gus
Toxic
2008
Plays Maxwell Henry
Impulse
2023
Plays Michael
Carnival of Souls
1998
Plays Barek
Berserker: Hell's Warrior
2004
Plays Agent 001 / 2
Secret Agent Dingledorf and His Trusty Dog Splat
2021
Plays Henry Mullen
Edge of Madness
2002
Plays Jake Buckley
Novel Romance
2006
Plays Paul
Midnight Witness
1993
Plays Ben Compost
A.I. 187
2019
Plays Sean Leonard
Dark Side
2003
Plays Mike Topper
Topper
2025
Plays Saul
The River Thief
2016
TV Shows
Director
Plays Dan Scott
One Tree Hill
2003
Plays Dimitri
Van Helsing
2016
Plays Nick Wolfe
Highlander: The Raven
1998
Plays Austin Peale
Lonesome Dove: The Outlaw Years
1995
Plays John Sears
Beverly Hills, 90210
1990
Plays Ferg Donnelly
Mad Men
2007
Plays Patrick Debreno
The District
2000
Plays Steve Kramer
Hope Island
1999
Plays Jesse Buchanan
The 5 Mrs. Buchanans
1994
Plays Leonard
Dharma & Greg
1997
Plays Guderian
Andromeda
2000
Plays Tom Harrison
7th Heaven
1996
Plays Paul Johansson
Unscripted
2005
Plays Nick Comstock
Parker Lewis Can't Lose
1990
Plays Doug
They Came from Outer Space
1990
Plays Edward Trigg
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Avery
Burke's Law
1994
Plays Craig Smith
Bones
2005
Plays Gabriel the Woodcutter
Once Upon a Time
2011
Plays Hatcher
First Wave
1998
Plays Ron Higgins
The Drew Carey Show
1995
Plays Porter Brandt
NCIS
2003
Latest Trailers
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The Roaring Game
Full Filmography
The Roaring Game
Dean Ted Nelson
2026
Film
The Dreamer Cinderella
Johnathan
2025
Film
Bad Hombres
'Horrible' Steve Hoskins
2025
Film
Topper
Mike Topper
2025
Film
The Death That Awaits
Dr. V
2025
Film
Marked Men: Rule + Shaw
Dale Archer
2025
Film
God Is a Bullet
Sgt John Lee Bacon
2023
Film
Incarcerated
Pike
2023
Film
Impulse
Maxwell Henry
2023
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Paul Johansson and where are they from?
Paul Johansson is 62 years old, born on January 26, 1964 in Spokane, Washington, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Paul Johansson?
Paul Johansson is best known for roles in The Notebook, John Q, Alpha Dog.
How many movies has Paul Johansson been in?
Over a 37-year career (since 1989), Paul Johansson has appeared in 35 movies and 22 TV shows.
What was Paul Johansson's first movie?
The career of Paul Johansson began with Swimsuit (1989).
What is Paul Johansson's most recent movie or series?
Paul Johansson's most recent release is The Roaring Game, which premiered on February 6, 2026.
What TV shows has Paul Johansson appeared in?
On television, Paul Johansson has appeared in Bones, NCIS, Once Upon a Time, Mad Men.
Paul Johansson
1964-01-26 · Spokane, Washington, USA
Paul Johansson is an American-born Canadian actor, writer and director, best known for playing Dan Scott on One Tree Hill and Nick Wolfe on Highlander: The Raven.