Stephen Kalyn is a Canadian actor known for playing Dean Di Laurentis in the TV series Off Campus.

Stephen Kalyn
Born (1998-04-24) April 24, 1998 (age 28)
OccupationActor
AwardsCanadian Screen Awards, Nominated for "Best Ensemble Performance, Drama" for Essex County (2023)
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Biography

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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.[1] Kalyan 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.”[1]

Early Career

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On streaming television, Kalyan has been featured in Cruel Intentions, The Boys, Gen V, and Motorheads. He first gained notoriety staring in the romance drama series Off Campus, and is currently filming season 2, where his character takes a central role.[1]

References

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  1. 1 2 3 Fell, Nicole (May 29, 2026). "'Off Campus' Star Stephen Kalyn Is Ready to Be Your New TV Boyfriend". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 18, 2026.
  • Comment: IMDB can't be used as a source, see WP:NEWLLM and since that is supporting significant detail this draft needs more work on it. ChrysGalley (talk) 14:51, 18 May 2026 (UTC)


Stephen Kalyn
Born (1998-04-24) April 24, 1998 (age 28)
Canada
OccupationActor
Years active2018–present
Known forOff Campus, Gen V
Partner(s)Victoria Lovatsis (2012–present; engaged)

Stephen 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

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Kalyn was born in Toronto, Ontario and raised in Canada. He attended a two-year program at Hobart College for filmmaking before he began acting professionally.[2] Before acting, he played ice hockey.[3]

Career

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Kalyn began his career with guest appearances in Canadian television series, including Transplant and Murdoch Mysteries.[1][4] 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.[5]

In 2024 joined the cast of Gen V in a recurring role, and also appeared in Motorheads.[6]

In 2025, he was cast in the role of Dean DiLaurentis in Off Campus, adapted from the novels by Elle Kennedy.[7]

Personal life

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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.[8][9]

Filmography

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Film

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YearTitleRoleNotes
2021The Perfect WeddingJake PowellTelevision film
2023CascadeVince
Warrior StrongGunnar
2024Paying for ItCarl
2025Out StandingKevin
WhistleMason “Horse” Raymore

Television

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YearTitleRoleNotes
2020TransplantBrett1 episode
2021Murdoch MysteriesChick Harris1 episode
2023Essex CountyYoung LouMiniseries
2024Law & Order Toronto: Criminal IntentRory Findley1 episode
Cruel IntentionsRourke1 episode
2025Gen VGregRecurring role
MotorheadsYoung LoganRecurring role
2026–presentOff CampusDean DiLaurentisMain cast

References

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Category:1998 births Category:Living people Category:Canadian male film actors Category:Canadian male television actors Category:21st-century Canadian male actors