Paul Johansson

Paul Johansson, born January 26th, 1964, out in Spokane, Washington. Guy’s been in the game for ages—acting, directing, you name it. He’s probably most recognized for playing Dan Scott on One Tree Hill, that CW teen drama that’s got a cult following even years later. Seriously, if you haven’t watched it, you’ve probably at least seen a meme or two floating around online. Johansson had that perfectly punchable villain energy, but also, weirdly, you kinda got where he was coming from sometimes? Wild. But he’s not just that one TV dad everyone loved to hate. He jumped into movies too—Atlas Shrugged: Part I, for one, which, yeah, stirred up some chatter thanks to the Ayn Rand connection. Bit of a divisive flick, not gonna lie. Then there’s The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day. Cult classic territory again, just like the original, though the sequel’s got its own flavor—lots of action, chaos, and those over-the-top moments fans eat up. Johansson’s not just hanging out in front of the camera, either. He’s directed episodes of One Tree Hill (talk about wearing multiple hats), and he’s popped up on a bunch of other shows if you’ve got a sharp eye. Off-screen, he was married to Gabriela Oltean for a bit. All in all, the dude’s got one of those faces and names you see and think, “Oh yeah, him! That guy!”—and honestly, that’s kind of iconic in its own right.