Paul Joseph Teal (July 18, 1989 – November 15, 2024) was an American actor of film, television and theatre, from

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. He was best known for portraying Josh Avery in the American drama '' One Tree Hill,'' in its seventh season. A graduate of the

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and the T. Schreiber Studio, Teal debuted in acting with ''One Tree Hill'' in 2010 and had minor and recurring roles in productions until his death in 2024.

Early life and education

Paul Joseph Teal was born in

, on July 18, 1989. He started taking part in theatrical productions at the age of 12, going by the stage name "JoJo". As a teenager, Teal performed at musicals in Wilmington as a part of choirs. He graduated from

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. Teal later received training from the

and the T. Schreiber Studio.

Career

Teal's credits include ''

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'', '' Shots Fired'', ''

George & Tammy ''George & Tammy'' is an American biographical drama miniseries created by Abe Sylvia and directed by John Hillcoat, which premiered on Paramount Network, Showtime and CMT on December 4, 2022, with Showtime as its primary network. It stars Jess ...

'', '' The Staircase'', ''

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, Fear Street Part Two: 1978'', '' Descendants: The Rise of Red'', '' Good Behavior'', ''

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, The Walking Dead: World Beyond'', '' Deep Water'', and '' Lilly.'' He also had a role in ''

The Hunting Wives ''The Hunting Wives'' is an American drama television series based on the novel by May Cobb. It stars Malin Akerman, Brittany Snow, Dermot Mulroney, Evan Jonigkeit, Chrissy Metz, Jaime Ray Newman, and Katie Lowes. The series premiered on Netflix ...

,'' which will be released after his death, in 2025. Teal's last appearances were on ''Lilly'' and ''Descendants: The Rise of Red''. Teal was best known for his role as Josh Avery on '' One Tree Hill'', whom he portrayed during the seventh season of the series, for seven episodes. It was his first television appearance. Teal frequently performed at local Wilmington theatres; including the Opera House Theatre Company, the Thalian Association Community Theatre and the Techmoja Dance and Theater Company.

Personal life and death

Teal was dating fellow ''Outer Banks'' and ''The Hunting Wives'' actor Emilia Torello from September 2022. Teal was found to have a

neuroendocrine tumor Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are neoplasms that arise from cells of the endocrine (hormonal) and nervous systems. They most commonly occur in the intestine, where they are often called carcinoid tumors, but they are also found in the pancreas, lu ...

in his pancreas in April 2024. He died of the disease at a hospital in

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, on November 15, 2024, at age 35.

Filmography

References

External links

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