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 made his on-screen debut 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. He is the son of artist Steve Bethel and authorJoyce Maynard.[18] He married Liesl Martinez-Balaguer on November 28, 2020.[citation needed][19] He has one daughter.
| 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[20] |
| 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[21] |