Nathaniel Buzolic
Born: 1983-08-04 in Sydney, Australia
Known For: Acting
Biography
Nathaniel Buzolic is an Australian actor and television presenter who achieved international recognition primarily for his recurring role as the Original vampire Kol Mikaelson in the hit supernatural drama series The Vampire Diaries and its spin-off The Originals. Born in Sydney, Australia, to Croatian parents, he began his career hosting various children's and youth programs Down Under, including the Disney Channel Australia show Studio Disney and the Nine Network quiz show Weather Ed, before transitioning into scripted television with roles in series like Out of the Blue and Crownies. Following his breakout Hollywood success in the Vampire Diaries universe, Buzolic expanded his television resume with guest and recurring roles in shows such as Pretty Little Liars (playing Dean Stavros), the fantasy drama Supernatural spin-off backdoor pilot Bloodlines, and the military drama SEAL Team. Beyond his acting career, he is known for his avid travel photography, active digital presence, and outspoken advocacy for faith and humanitarian causes.
Filmography
2025
- Mob Cops as Jesse Folino
2020
- Deep Blue Sea 3 as Richard Lowell
2019
- Saving Zoë as Jason
2018
- Legacies as Kol Mikaelson
2016
- Hacksaw Ridge as Harold "Hal" Doss
2015
- Significant Mother as Jimmy Barnes
2014
- The Originals: The Awakening as Kol Mikaelson
2013
- The Originals as Kol Mikaelson
2010
- Pretty Little Liars as Dean Stavros
- Cops L.A.C. as Jahrryde
- Needle as Ryan
2009
- The Vampire Diaries as Kol Mikaelson
- Multiple Choice as tommy
2008
- Out of the Blue as Paul O'Donnell
- Offing David as David
2005
- Supernatural as David Lassiter
- Bones as Hunter Ellis