If you’ve been watching Season 3 of Lioness and felt a jolt of recognition at the new Delta Force operator, you’re not alone. Grady, the tough K9 handler who loses one of his combat canines in the season premiere, is played by Ian Bohen. And Bohen’s face has been all over television and film for more than 30 years.
The Paramount+ spy thriller from creator Taylor Sheridan added Bohen to its roster this season, and his casting is a deep cut for fans of Sheridan’s other work. But long before he was running with the military muscle on Lioness, Bohen was scheming on MTV, suiting up on the CW, and becoming a fan favorite on a mega-hit show.
Here’s where you know him from.
The Teen Wolf Years
For many viewers, Bohen will always be Peter Hale from MTV’s supernatural hit Teen Wolf. He played the scheming Peter Hale across multiple seasons of the show. Peter was a recurring presence in the series, and Bohen made him a memorable part of its mythology.
It was a defining role for the actor, whose career now spans more than 30 years. But Teen Wolf gave him a dedicated fanbase that followed him into his next big projects.
Superman & Lois
DC fans will also recognize Bohen from the CW’s Superman & Lois. In Season 2, he played Lieutenant General Mitch Anderson, an antagonistic military figure who appeared across eight episodes. Bohen brought the same edge he’d honed on Teen Wolf to the role.
It was a solid run on a superhero show, but his most significant television work was still ahead of him.
The Yellowstone Connection
Bohen’s deepest roots trace directly back to Taylor Sheridan’s television empire. For five seasons and 51 episodes, he played Ryan, the fan-favorite bunkhouse boy on the mega-hit Yellowstone. Bohen’s performance made him a staple of the show’s ensemble and one of the most recognized faces in the bunkhouse.
That wasn’t his first collaboration with Sheridan, either. In 2017, Bohen appeared in the acclaimed neo-Western film Wind River, playing law enforcement officer Evan.
A Long List of Guest Spots
Beyond the big roles, Bohen has been a constant presence on television for the past two decades. He’s made guest appearances on hits like Mad Men, Prison Break, CSI Miami, and Chicago P.D. These were the kind of one-off parts that keep an actor’s face familiar even when they’re not headlining a show.
It’s the kind of career that builds a slow-burn recognition. You might not always remember his name, but you know you’ve seen him somewhere.
Wanting In on Lioness
Given that long history with Sheridan, it’s no surprise that Bohen wanted to join Lioness the moment it premiered. In an interview with People, he revealed that scheduling conflicts had kept him off the show for years.
“I’ve wanted to work on it since it debuted, and I was on ‘Yellowstone,’ and they often shot concurrently, so there wasn’t an opportunity,” Bohen told the outlet.
He didn’t just wait around, though. He actively pushed for the gig, telling Sheridan, “If it could ever work, I would love to do this.” The creator’s response was a simple, “Yeah, I’ll think about that.”
Once Yellowstone came to an end, everything aligned. Bohen recalled the moment he finally got the call: “I think the [exact] words were, ‘Would you like to come play with us?’ And of course, those are the magic words.”
A Warm Welcome
Bohen found himself greeted with open arms on set.
“I’ve never felt more welcomed by a cast, in all my career, than I have with these people,” Bohen told People. “… They treated me like I was brethren from the get-go. Just as warm as could be.”
That warmth matters on a show like Lioness, which leans heavily on the bond between its operatives. Grady is a new addition to the team, and Bohen’s integration into the cast mirrors his character’s own entry into the fold.
| Show or Film | Role | Network / Studio | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lioness | Grady | Paramount+ | Season 3, Delta Force K9 handler |
| Yellowstone | Ryan | — | 5 seasons, 51 episodes |
| Teen Wolf | Peter Hale | MTV | Multiple seasons |
| Superman & Lois | Lt. Gen. Mitch Anderson | The CW | 8 episodes, Season 2 |
| Wind River | Evan | — | 2017 film |
What’s Next
Bohen’s career shows no signs of slowing down. With Lioness now added to his resume, he’s deepened his ties to Sheridan’s growing universe of shows and films. The actor has proven he can move between genres — supernatural drama, superhero action, and gritty military thrillers — with ease.
For fans who spotted him in the Lioness premiere, the connection is now clear. He’s the guy from Yellowstone, the schemer from Teen Wolf, and the general from Superman & Lois. Now he’s Grady, and he’s right where he wanted to be.
The recognition is earned. After three decades in the business, Ian Bohen’s face is familiar for a reason.
Source: tvline.com