Stephen Wilson Bethel, professionally known as Wilson Bethel, is an American actor born on February 24, 1984. He is renowned for his captivating performances in notable roles, including Wade Kinsella on the popular television series Hart of Dixie and Ryder Callahan on the esteemed CBS daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless. Additionally, Bethel has taken on the dual role of creator and star in the web series Stupid Hype, which is exclusively featured on The CW's innovative online platform, CWD.
Born in Hillsborough, New Hampshire, Bethel is the son of Stephen Bethel and celebrated author Joyce Maynard. Prior to becoming a regular cast member on The Young and the Restless, Bethel had made appearances in various one-time roles on television shows such as JAG, Cold Case, and NCIS.