Wilson Bethel Biography

Fast Facts

• Son of author and syndicated columnist Joyce Maynard
• Landed his first major recurring role on "The Young and the Restless" in 2009 after numerous guest-starring spots on popular series like "NCIS․"
• Quote: "I expect to have a long career as a writer, producer and a lot of other things that don't involve being an actor․ That is exciting to me, but I'm not in a huge rush․"
• After two years as a soap regular, he landed his first starring network role in 2011 on CW's "Hart of Dixie․"
• Well known for his roles in the series "The O․C․" and "Hart of Dixie․"
• Served as the narrator on his mother's audio book "Labor Day․"
• Auditioned for the lead role in the 2011 film "Captain America: The First Avenger․"