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Stephen Rider
American film and television actor
Stephen Rider (born September 25, 1979) is an American film and television actor. He is known for playing Blake Tower in the Marvel series Daredevil, Admiral Stephen W. Rochon in the film The Butler, and Eric Millworth in the ABC series Lucky 7.
Stephen Rider | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1979-09-25) September 25, 1979 (age 44) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Known for | Playing DA Blake Tower in Marvel's Daredevil. |
| Notable work | The Butler, Instinct, Luke Cage |
Rider was discovered by Denzel Washington in a play in 2006, and Washington brought him into his 2007 biographical drama film The Great Debaters, which was Rider's feature film debut.[1]
In 2013, Rider played the role of Seeker Reed in the science fiction film The Host and later played the role of Admiral Stephen W. Rochon in the historical drama The Butler.[1] Rider played the role of Eric Millworth in the ABC's drama series Lucky 7.[1] He also starred in the film Alpha Alert, also known as Event 15.[1]
In 2015, Rider appeared in the Showtime's comedy series Shameless as G-Dog.[2] He also starred as Eli Cunningham in the CBS' comedy series Battle Creek.[3]
Rider appeared in the second season of Netflix's series Daredevil based on Marvel Comics, as Blake Tower, an Assistant District Attorney for New York City.[4]
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Til Parole Do Us Part | Junior Hutch | Short film |
| 2007 | The Great Debaters | Paul Quinn Debater #2 | |
| 2007 | Curtain Call | Isaiah | Short film |
| 2008 | Urban Genesis | Boris | Short film |
| 2010 | Crown Prince of Heaven | Jesus | Short film |
| 2012 | Safe House | CIA Analyst | |
| 2013 | The Host | Seeker Reed | |
| 2013 | The Butler | Admiral Stephen W. Rochon | |
| 2013 | Alpha Alert | Diego | |
| 2016 | The Dog Lover | News Reporter | |
| 2018 | The After Party | Rahmel |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | NCIS: Los Angeles | Jack Williams | 1 episode |
| 2013 | Lucky 7 | Eric Millworth | 3 episodes |
| 2015-2016 | Shameless | G-Dog | 3 episodes |
| 2015 | Battle Creek | Eli Cunningham | 1 episode |
| 2016-2018 | Daredevil | Blake Tower | Main role 12 episodes |
| 2016 | Harley and the Davidsons | William B. Johnson | Miniseries Episode: "Legacy" |
| 2016-2018 | Luke Cage | Blake Tower | Main role 2 episodes |
| 2017 | Elementary | Tyus Wilcox | 2 episodes |
| 2018-2019 | Instinct | Zack Clark | Recurring role 18 episodes |
| 2025 | Welcome to Derry | TBA | [5] |
- Goldberg, Lesley (September 9, 2013). "ABC's 'Lucky 7' Books 'The Butler' Actor for Recurring Role (Exclusive)". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved September 4, 2015.
- "Supporting Cast: Uncle Carl – Shameless". fikklefame.com. March 9, 2015. Retrieved September 4, 2015.
- "Old Wounds on New 'Battle Creek'". entertainmentalley.com. Retrieved September 4, 2015.[permanent dead link]
- Andreeva, Nellie (September 3, 2015). "Marvel's 'Daredevil' Casts Stephen Rider As New Regular For Season 2". deadline.com. Retrieved September 4, 2015.
- D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 14, 2023). "Max 'It' Prequel Series 'Welcome To Derry' Welcomes Madeleine Stowe & Stephen Rider". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 14, 2023.