Nathaniel Buzolic is best known for his role as Paul O’Donnell in the BBC’s Australian soap opera Out of the Blue. He is currently seen in hit American TV series “The Vampire Diaries” as an Original vampire Kol.
Background
Ethnicity:
He has an interesting family background, with a mix of Croatian (his mum comes from Split) and German. He is a first-generation Australian who was born in Sydney.
A native of Sydney, Nathaniel grew up in a low- income household with a dedicated single mom. Surprisingly, acting wasn’t his original dream. Young Nathaniel lived and breathed basketball until an injury side-lined him in year 9, but it was during his extended recovery that he discovered the magic of acting.
Career
He also starred in a number of school productions as well as dancing in the opening and closing ceremonies of the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000. His first television role was in 2001 when he landed a guest role in Water Rats. Other roles followed in the long running series Home and Away (2002), All Saints (2003) and hosting the Disney Channel’s afternoon kids show, Studio Disney (2005). He has also appeared in the feature films Dirty Deeds alongside John Goodman and Bryan Brown, S.M.S. Road Rage, Multiple Choice, Offing David, My Greatest Day Ever and Needle. He was also a co-host of the educational show Weather Ed on the Weather channel gameshow The Mint.
Television:
Water Rats as Uncreditied role (2001)
Home and Away as Paul Chalmers (2002)
All Saints as Damon Lloyd (2003)
Out of the Blue as Paul O'Donnell (2008)
Cops LAC as Jahrryde (2010)
Crownies as Jesse Major (2011)
The Vampire Diaries as Kol Mikaelson (2012 – present)
Film:
S.M.S as Uncredited role
Dirty Deeds as Uncredited Role
My Greatest Day Ever as Coach (2007)
Road Rage as Young Driver (2007)
Offing David as David (2008)
Multiple Choice as Tommy (2009)
Needle as Ryan (2010)
Presenting:
Weather Ed as Himself
Studio Disney as Himself (2005)
The Mint as Himself (2007)
Views
Quotations:
“Life is a gift, a gift that ultimately must be returned to our sender. I live by faith and believe in seeking the good so that my soul may shine and ripple through this world every day. If today is my last, I’ll act accordingly. Life’s a gift, so live in the present and always take heart!”
Jesus said: “In the world you will have tribulations. But TAKE HEART I have overcome the world…”