Stephen Kalyn
Stephen Kalyn | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 24, 1998 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Known for | Off Campus, Gen V |
| Partner(s) | Victoria Lovatsis (2012–present; engaged) |
Stephen Thomas Kalyn (born April 24, 1998)[1] is a Canadian actor. He is best known for his breakthrough role as Dean Di Laurentis in the Amazon Prime Video series Off Campus.
Early life
[edit source]Born in Markham, Ontario, Kalyn played ice hockey from a young age, later becoming more interested in acting, starring as Danny Zuko in his highschool's production of Grease.[2] Kalyn told the Hollywood Reporter about finding his passion for acting, “It was that moment then and there where I decided I going to do this. I don’t know how I was going to do it, but I was going to.”[2]
Career
[edit source]Kalyn began his career with guest appearances in Canadian television series, including Transplant and Murdoch Mysteries.[1][3] In 2023, he appeared in the films Warrior Strong and Cascade, and the miniseries Essex County. He was later cast in Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent and Paying for It.[4]
In 2024 joined the cast of Gen V in a recurring role, and also appeared in Motorheads.[5]
In 2025, he was cast in the role of Dean DiLaurentis in Off Campus, adapted from the novels by Elle Kennedy.[6]
Personal life
[edit source]Kalyn is engaged to Victoria Lovatsis, whom he has been with since 2012. When Off Campus was announced as a show, Lovatsis told him to audition for the role of Dean after she read the books and said he was her favorite character.[7][8]
His great-grandfather, Leonard Mackenzie Reilly, was a Member of Provincial Parliament for Ontario.
Filmography
[edit source]Film
[edit source]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | The Perfect Wedding | Jake Powell | Television film |
| 2023 | Cascade | Vince | |
| Warrior Strong | Gunnar | ||
| 2024 | Paying for It | Carl | |
| 2025 | Out Standing | Kevin | |
| Whistle | Mason “Horse” Raymore |
Television
[edit source]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Transplant | Brett | 1 episode |
| 2021 | Murdoch Mysteries | Chick Harris | 1 episode |
| 2023 | Essex County | Young Lou | Miniseries |
| 2024 | Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent | Rory Findley | 1 episode |
| Cruel Intentions | Rourke | 1 episode | |
| 2025 | Gen V | Greg | Recurring role |
| Motorheads | Young Logan | Recurring role | |
| 2026–present | Off Campus | Dean DiLaurentis | Main role |
References
[edit source]- 1 2 "Off Campus actor Stephen Kalyn's age, height, past roles, girlfriend and more". Capital. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
- 1 2 Fell, Nicole (2026-05-29). "'Off Campus' Star Stephen Kalyn Is Ready to Be Your New TV Boyfriend". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2026-06-18.
- ↑ "Fun Facts About Stephen Kalyn". Harper’s Bazaar Malaysia.
- ↑ "Meet Stephen Kalyn, who plays Dean Di Laurentis in Prime Video's Off Campus". South China Morning Post. 2026-05-21. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
- ↑ Petski, Denise (2024-11-01). "'The Boys' Spinoff 'Gen V' Adds 7 To Cast For Season 2 Of Prime Video Series". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (2025-05-06). "'Off Campus' Amazon Series Casts Season 1 Couple Hannah & Garrett, Future Leads Logan, Tucker, Dean & Allie". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
- ↑ Comiter, Jordana (2026-05-19). "Who Is Off Campus Star Stephen Kalyn's Fiancée? All About Victoria Lovatsis". Retrieved 2026-05-22.
- ↑ Fell, Nicole (May 21, 2026). "'Off Campus' Star Stephen Kalyn on Next Addictive Hockey Romance and Those "Heartfelt Moments"". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 22 May 2026.