Paul Johansson

Paul Johansson (born January 26, 1964) is an American-born Canadian actor and director. He is best known for his role as Dan Scott on the WB/CW series, One Tree Hill, and his appearances in films such as The Notebook and Highlander: The Raven. Johansson began his career with a role on the soap opera Santa Barbara and went on to make appearances in popular television shows like Parker Lewis Can't Lose, Beverly Hills, 90210, and Lonesome Dove: The Series. He gained recognition for playing John Sears on 90210, a character who vied for the affections of Kelly Taylor and later returned for the season 4 finale. Johansson also directed the 2011 film adaptation of Atlas Shrugged: Part I.