Wilson Bethel | |
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Bethel in 2025 | |
| Born | Stephen Wilson Bethel (1984-02-24)February 24, 1984 (age 41)[1] |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Spouse | Liesl Martinez-Balaguer |
| Children | 1 |
| Mother | Joyce Maynard |
Stephen Wilson Bethel (born February 24, 1984) is an American actor and producer.[2] He is known for his roles as Ryder Callahan on theCBS daytime soap operaThe Young and the Restless (2009–2011),[3][4] Wade Kinsella onHart of Dixie (2011–2015),[5] Deputy district attorney Mark Callan on the legal dramaAll Rise (2019–2023), and asBenjamin "Dex" Poindexter / Bullseye in thethird season of theMarvel Cinematic Universe seriesDaredevil (2018) and itsrevival seriesDaredevil: Born Again (2025–present). He is also the star and creator of theweb seriesStupid Hype onthe CW's online platform CWD (CW Digital Studio).
Bethel debuted as Brad in the teen drama seriesThe O.C., in the episode "The Telenovela".[6] He had guest roles inJAG,Cold Case, andNCIS,[7] and portrayed Corporal Evan "Q-Tip" Stafford in theEmmy-nominated mini-seriesGeneration Kill, starringAlexander Skarsgård.[2] Bethel made his film debut in the 2008Vietnam War film,1968 Tunnel Rats where he played theArmy Special Ops soldier, Corporal Green.[8] In 2009, he landed a recurring role as Ryder Callahan on theCBS daytimesoap operaThe Young and the Restless.[9]
InThe CW's comedy-drama seriesHart of Dixie, Bethel played Wade Kinsella, "bad-boy" neighbor to the series' central character, Zoe Hart.[10][6] Production for the show began in early 2011 and it premiered on September 26, 2011. The series concluded on May 7, 2015, after four seasons.[11]BuddyTV ranked him #14 on its list of "TV's Sexiest Men of 2011"; in 2012 he was ranked #2 on the same list.[12] He appeared in four episodes ofABC'slegal thriller seriesHow to Get Away with Murder as Charles Mahoney.[9][13]

In 2017, he joined theRoundabout Theatre Company's production ofThe Last Match, which was set in the world of professional tennis.[2] In 2018, he joined the cast ofDaredevil asBenjamin "Dex" Poindexter, also known asBullseye[14] and reprised the role inDaredevil: Born Again (2025–present).[15][16] In 2019, Bethel landed a main role on theCBS legal drama seriesAll Rise as Deputy District Attorney Mark Callan.[17]
Bethel was born on February 24, 1984, inHillsborough, New Hampshire.[18]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1968 Tunnel Rats | Cpl. Dan Green | |
| 2011 | Stealing Summers | Trevor | |
| 2012 | Wyatt Earp's Revenge | Doc Holliday | Direct-to-video |
| 2013 | Not Today | Bill | |
| Cold Turkey | Hank | ||
| 2014 | Inherent Vice | LAPD Officer #1 | |
| 2021 | Doors | Ricky | Science fiction anthology[19] |
| 2023 | Match Me If You Can | Riley Detamore | |
| 2026 | A Sprinkle of History | Bert Baskin |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | The O.C. | Brad | Episode: "The Telenovela" |
| 2005 | JAG | Seaman Apprentice Charles Bander | Episode: "Dream Team" |
| NCIS | P.O. John Kirby | Episode: "Switch"; credited as "Wil Bethel" | |
| 2008 | Generation Kill | Cpl. Evan 'Q-Tip' Stafford | Miniseries; Main cast; 7 episodes |
| Cold Case | James 'Jimmy' Tully | Episode: "Shore Leave" | |
| 2009–2011 | The Young and the Restless | Ryder Callahan | Main cast; 78 episodes |
| 2011 | The Perfect Student | Trent | TV movie |
| 2011–2015 | Hart of Dixie | Wade Kinsella | Main cast; 76 episodes |
| 2012 | Reception | Greg | 2 episodes |
| 2013 | Whose Line Is It Anyway? | Himself | 1 episode |
| Treme | Lanny Fox | Episode: "Dippermouth Blues" | |
| Stupid Hype | Hype | TV pilot; also executive producer and writer | |
| 2014 | L.A. Rangers | Parker | Web series; Main cast; 5 episodes Executive producer and writer |
| 2014–2017 | American Koko | Salinger | 3 episodes |
| 2015 | Bates Motel | Taylor | Episode: "Norma Louise" |
| The Astronaut Wives Club | Scott Carpenter | Recurring role; 8 episodes | |
| Blood & Oil | Finn | 3 episodes | |
| 2016 | Criminal Minds | Randy Jacobs | Episode: "The Bond" |
| Harley and the Davidsons | Ray Weishaar | Miniseries; episode: "Race to the Top" | |
| The Infamous | Jason Gant | TV pilot[9] | |
| 2016–2017 | How to Get Away with Murder | Charles Mahoney | 4 episodes |
| 2018 | Daredevil | Agent Benjamin "Dex" Poindexter | Main cast; 11 episodes |
| 2019–2023 | All Rise | Mark Callan | Main cast; 58 episodes Directed "Truth Hurts" |
| 2025–present | Daredevil: Born Again | Benjamin "Dex" Poindexter / Bullseye | Main cast; 4 episodes |
| 2025 | Untamed | Shane Maguire | Miniseries; 6 episodes |
| TBA | Imperfect Women | Scott | Recurring role[20] |