Hispanopedia WikiStephen Kalyn (born April 24, 1998)[1] is a Canadian actor. He is best known for his breakthrough role as Dean DiLaurentis in the Amazon Prime Video series Off Campus.
Early life
Born in Markham, Ontario, Kalyn played ice hockey from a young age, later becoming more interested in acting, staring 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
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
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]
Filmography
Film
Television
References
- ^ ab"Off Campus actor Stephen Kalyn's age, height, past roles, girlfriend and more". Capital. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
- ^ abFell, 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.
- 1998 births
- Living people
- Canadian male film actors
- Canadian male television actors
- 21st-century Canadian male actors