Ian Bohen
A versatile character actor who brought simmering intensity to roles in 'Teen Wolf' and the expansive 'Yellowstone' universe.
Born 1976 (age 50)·American actor·Birthday: September 24·Generation X
Biography
Ian Bohen possesses the kind of steady, compelling screen presence that turns supporting roles into essential viewing. Born in Carmel, California, he began acting as a teenager, landing early parts in films like 'Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie.' His career, however, is defined by a knack for inhabiting complex, often morally ambiguous characters in sprawling ensemble dramas. To a generation of viewers, he is Peter Hale, the cunning and rehabilitated werewolf elder in MTV's 'Teen Wolf,' a role he played with a captivating blend of menace and vulnerability. For another audience, he is ranch hand Ryan in 'Yellowstone,' a quiet man caught in the violent crosscurrents of the Dutton family's world. Bohen also made memorable turns in prestige television, including a stint as the earnest salesman Roy Hazelitt on 'Mad Men.' His work consistently adds a layer of grounded humanity and unpredictable tension, making him a reliable and fascinating fixture in modern genre storytelling.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Ian was born in 1976, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Ian Was Born
The biggest hits of 1976
#1 Movie
Rocky
Best Picture
Rocky
#1 TV Show
All in the Family
Ian's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1976Born
Apple Computer founded; US bicentennial
Gas: $0.59/galHome: $29,300Min wage: $2.30/hrPresident: Gerald Ford"Silly Love Songs" — WingsBest Picture: Rocky
1981Started school
MTV launches; first Space Shuttle flight; AIDS identified
Gas: $1.31/galHome: $52,300Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Bette Davis Eyes" — Kim CarnesBest Picture: Chariots of Fire
1989Became a teenager
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1992Could drive
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1994Could vote
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
1997Turned 21
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2006Turned 30
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2016Turned 40
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2026Turned 50
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Portrayed the pivotal recurring character Peter Hale across all six seasons of MTV's 'Teen Wolf'.
- Played ranch hand Ryan in the hit Paramount series 'Yellowstone' and its prequel '1923'.
- Appeared in a recurring role on the critically acclaimed series 'Mad Men' as Roy Hazelitt.
- Has acted in major film franchises, including a role in 'The Dark Knight Rises'.
Did You Know?
He is an accomplished equestrian and performs many of his own horseback riding stunts.
He worked as a model early in his career, appearing in advertisements for brands like Gap.
He is a trained stage actor and has performed in Shakespearean productions.
He is an avid outdoorsman and conservationist, interests that align with his 'Yellowstone' role.
“A character is built in the moments they don't speak.”
