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

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

[4] Teal's credits include American Rust,[5] Shots Fired, George & Tammy,[6] The Staircase,[7] Dynasty, Fear Street Part Two: 1978, Descendants: The Rise of Red,[8] Good Behavior, Outer Banks, The Walking Dead: World Beyond, Deep Water, and Lilly.

[10] 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.

[13] Teal was engaged to fellow Outer Banks and The Hunting Wives actor Emilia Torello from September 2022.