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Stephen Rider
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| Born | September 25, 1979 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Known for | Playing DA Blake Tower in Marvel's Daredevil. |
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Notable work
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The Butler, Instinct, Luke Cage |
Stephen Rider is an American actor who has appeared in many movies and TV shows. He was born on September 25, 1979. You might know him from his role as Blake Tower in the Marvel TV series Daredevil and Luke Cage. He also played Admiral Stephen W. Rochon in the movie The Butler.
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Stephen Rider's Acting Journey
Stephen Rider's acting career began in an interesting way. In 2006, the famous actor Denzel Washington saw him perform in a play. Washington was so impressed that he invited Stephen to be in his 2007 movie, The Great Debaters. This was Stephen Rider's very first movie role!
Early Roles in Movies and TV
After his debut, Stephen Rider continued to get roles in different projects.
- In 2013, he appeared in the science fiction movie The Host.
- That same year, he played Admiral Stephen W. Rochon in the historical drama The Butler.
- He also starred in a movie called Alpha Alert.
- On television, he played Eric Millworth in the ABC drama series Lucky 7.
More TV Appearances
Stephen Rider has been a familiar face on many TV shows.
- In 2015, he was in the Showtime comedy series Shameless.
- He also played Eli Cunningham in the CBS comedy series Battle Creek.
- From 2016 to 2018, he became well-known for his role as Blake Tower, an Assistant District Attorney, in the Netflix Marvel series Daredevil and Luke Cage.
- He also had a recurring role in the series Instinct from 2018 to 2019.
Stephen Rider's Filmography
Here are some of the movies and TV shows Stephen Rider has been a part of:
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2007 | The Great Debaters | Paul Quinn Debater #2 |
| 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 |
| 2020 | Becoming | Justin Moore |
| 2020 | It's Time | Carver Phillips |
| 2023 | What Lies Under the Tree | Detective Weeden |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2012 | NCIS: Los Angeles | Jack Williams | One episode |
| 2014 | Lucky 7 | Eric Millworth | 3 episodes |
| 2015 | Battle Creek | Eli Cunningham | One episode |
| 2015–2016 | Shameless | G-Dog | 3 episodes |
| 2016 | Harley and the Davidsons | William B. Johnson | Miniseries |
| 2016–2018 | Daredevil | Blake Tower | Main role; 12 episodes |
| 2016–2018 | Luke Cage | Blake Tower | Guest star; 2 episodes |
| 2017 | Elementary | Tyus Wilcox | 2 episodes |
| 2018–2019 | Instinct | Zack Clark | Recurring role; 18 episodes |
| 2020 | The Good Fight | Corporal Demarcus Laney | One episode |
| 2022 | FBI: Most Wanted | Greg Galson | One episode |
| 2025 | It: Welcome to Derry | TBA | Post-production |
