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- Birthday: 1985-06-28
- Born Place: New York City, New York
Bethany Anne Lind
Bethany Anne Lind, born June 28, 1985, is a distinguished American actress who has successfully navigated the worlds of prestige television, independent cinema, and regional theater. Originally from New York, she eventually relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, which served as the launchpad for much of her professional career and where she remains a prominent figure in the artistic community. Her educational and early professional background is rooted deeply in the theater, where she earned acclaim for her "fearless" and "transformative" stage presence. Before becoming a familiar face on streaming platforms, she spent years honing her craft at renowned institutions like the Alliance Theatre, where she starred in productions ranging from the classics, such as Shakespeare in Love and August: Osage County, to contemporary experimental works like Everybody. Her transition to screen acting was marked by a series of high-impact recurring roles that showcased her ability to portray vulnerability masked by steely resolve. Lind first gained widespread national recognition for her haunting portrayal of Grace Young, the pregnant wife of a pastor, in the first season of the Netflix series Ozark (2017). This performance paved the way for a string of significant television credits, including her long-running role as Clara Steele in the DC Universe/Max series Doom Patrol and her dual-character performance as Molly Quinn in the Hulu noir series Reprisal. She has also made memorable appearances in culturally significant shows such as Stranger Things, where she played Sandra in the first season, and The Walking Dead. In the realm of film, Lind is perhaps best known for her powerhouse lead performance as Leigh Tiller in the 2019 Southern gothic thriller Blood on Her Name, a role for which she received the Best Actress award at the London International Motion Pictures Awards. Her filmography also includes supporting turns in major projects like the Stephen King adaptation Doctor Sleep, the sci-fi feature Chaos Walking, and the 2024 biographical drama Lilly. Looking ahead to 2026, she is set to appear in the Netflix film adaptation of People We Meet on Vacation. Off-screen, Lind is an advocate for the Atlanta film industry and a dedicated writer and gardener, often sharing insights into her life as a parent to two children with her husband, fellow actor Eric Mendenhall.
