# Steven Krueger > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Steven_Krueger > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Steven_Krueger.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Krueger > Source revision: 1354627805 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|American actor (born 1989)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=April 2018}} {{Infobox person | name = Steven Krueger | image = | caption = | birth_name = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1989|05|25}} | birth_place = [Appleton, Wisconsin](/source/Appleton%2C_Wisconsin), United States | education = [University of Virginia](/source/University_of_Virginia) | occupation = [Actor](/source/Actor) | years_active = 2009–present | spouse = {{marriage|[Candice King](/source/Candice_King)|2026}} | children = 1 }} '''Steven Krueger''' (born May 25, 1989) is an [American](/source/Americans) actor. He is known for his roles as Coach Ben Scott on the [Showtime](/source/Showtime_(TV_network)) series ''[Yellowjackets](/source/Yellowjackets_(TV_series))'' and as Josh Rosza on [The CW](/source/The_CW)'s ''[The Originals](/source/The_Originals_(TV_series)).''{{cite web |url=http://my.xfinity.com/blogs/tv/2014/04/25/steven-krueger-on-being-the-originals-gay-vampire-its-going-to-get-a-lot-bloodier/ |title=Steven Krueger On Being ''The Originals''{{'}} Gay Vampire: "It's Going To Get A Lot Bloodier" |last1=Halterman |first1=Jim |date=April 25, 2014 |website=[Xfinity](/source/Xfinity) TV Blog |access-date=April 25, 2018 }} == Life and career == Krueger was born in [Appleton, Wisconsin](/source/Appleton%2C_Wisconsin), and grew up in [Sarasota, Florida](/source/Sarasota%2C_Florida). He made his acting debut shortly after moving to Los Angeles in late 2009 in an episode of [The CW](/source/The_CW)'s ''[90210](/source/90210_(TV_series))''. Over the next few years he made a number of guest star and recurring appearances in television shows like ''[Pretty Little Liars](/source/Pretty_Little_Liars)'', ''[Workaholics](/source/Workaholics)'', ''[Parenthood](/source/Parenthood_(2010_TV_series))'' and ''[Two and a Half Men](/source/Two_and_a_Half_Men)''. In 2013, Krueger was cast in a recurring role on ''[The Originals](/source/The_Originals_(TV_series))'', [The CW](/source/The_CW)'s spinoff of ''[The Vampire Diaries](/source/The_Vampire_Diaries)''. His character, Josh, was the first gay character introduced on the series {{Cite web |url=https://www.ibtimes.com/originals-spoilers-vampire-diaries-spin-adding-gay-character-recurring-role-1361969 |title=''The Originals'' Spoilers: ''Vampire Diaries'' Spin-Off Adding Gay Character In Recurring Role |last=Remling |first=Amanda |date=2013-07-28 |website=[International Business Times](/source/International_Business_Times) |access-date=2020-03-26}} and was originally slated to appear in three episodes{{Cite web |url=https://www.tvguide.com/news/originals-pretty-little-liars-krueger-1068473/ |title=Exclusive: ''The Originals'' Casts ''Pretty Little Liars'' Actor |date=2013-07-29 |website=[TV Guide](/source/TV_Guide) |access-date=2020-03-25}} The character became a fan favorite and at the end of 2013, Krueger was named one of TV's Top Scene Stealers of the year by ''[E! News](/source/E!_News)''.{{Cite web |url=https://www.eonline.com/photos/10785/best-of-2013-tv-s-top-scene-stealers/340164 |title=Steven Krueger as Josh, ''The Originals'' from Best of 2013: TV's Top Scene Stealers |website=[E! Online](/source/E!_Online) |access-date=2020-03-25}} He appeared in a recurring role through the first four seasons, and was promoted to the main cast for its final season in 2018.{{Cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2017/07/the-originals-steven-krueger-series-regular-season-5-the-cw-1202131065/ |title=''The Originals'': Steven Krueger Upped To Regular For Season 5 |last=Hipes |first=Patrick |date=2017-07-18 |website=[Deadline Hollywood](/source/Deadline_Hollywood) |access-date=2020-03-25}}{{Citation |title=''The Originals'' Steve Krueger stops by to talk Finale Details |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX8NrywxeTs |access-date=2020-03-26}} In November 2019 it was announced that Krueger was joining the cast of the [Showtime](/source/Showtime_(TV_network)) pilot ''[Yellowjackets](/source/Yellowjackets_(TV_series))''.{{Cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2019/11/juliette-lewis-christina-ricci-cast-showtime-drama-pilot-yellowjackets-1202790020/ |title=Juliette Lewis & Christina Ricci Among Eight Cast In Showtime Drama Pilot ''Yellowjackets'' |last=Petski |first=Denise |date=2019-11-19 |website=[Deadline Hollywood](/source/Deadline_Hollywood) |access-date=2020-03-25}} Krueger stayed with the series as Ben Scott, the assistant coach of the high school girls' soccer team that is stranded in the mountains after surviving a plane crash 25 years ago. Yellowjackets debuted in November 2021. Also in 2021, Krueger played a recurring role as Heath on the third season of ''[Roswell, New Mexico](/source/Roswell%2C_New_Mexico_(TV_series))''. == Personal life == In December 2023, Krueger confirmed he was dating American actress, [Candice King](/source/Candice_King).{{cite magazine |url=https://people.com/vampire-diaries-alum-candice-king-shares-kiss-originals-star-steven-krueger-8420636|title=A ''Vampire Diaries'' Love Match? Candice King Shares a Kiss with ''Originals'' Star Steven Krueger |first=Dory |last=Jackson |magazine=[People](/source/People_(magazine)) |date=December 28, 2023 |access-date=January 3, 2024}}{{cite magazine |url=https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/candice-accola-is-dating-steven-krueger-after-joe-king-divorce/ |title=''The Vampire Diaries''{{'}} Candice Accola Seemingly Confirms Romance With ''The Originals''{{'}} Steven Krueger |first=Yana |last=Grebenyuk |date=December 28, 2023 |access-date=January 3, 2024 |magazine=[Us Weekly](/source/Us_Weekly)}} They married in a private ceremony in 2026.{{Cite web |last=Wax |first=Shelby |date=2026-04-04 |title=Candice King and Steven Krueger’s Elopement at a Tiny Tennessee Chapel Was a Family Affair |url=https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/candice-king-and-steven-krueger-wedding |access-date=2026-04-04 |website=Vogue |language=en-US}} In May 2026, Krueger and King welcomed their first child, a son.{{Cite web |last=Siwak |first=Erin Crabtree, Miranda |date=2026-05-14 |title=Candice King Gives Birth, Welcomes 1st Baby With Husband Steven Krueger: ‘We Are So in Love’ |url=https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-moms/news/candice-king-gives-birth-to-1st-baby-with-steven-krueger/ |access-date=2026-05-17 |website=Us Weekly |language=en-US}} ==Filmography== {{Pending films key}} {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" |- ! Year ! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable" | Notes |- | rowspan="2" | 2009 | ''[Cold Case](/source/Cold_Case)'' | Debate student #6 | Episode: "Forensics" |- | data-sort-value="90210" | ''[90210](/source/90210_(TV_series))'' | Vince – Football Buddy #2 | Episode: "Wild Alaskan Salmon" |- | rowspan="5" | 2010 | ''[CSI: NY](/source/CSI%3A_NY)'' | Greg | Episode: "Point of View" |- | data-sort-value="Middle, The" | ''[The Middle](/source/The_Middle_(TV_series))'' | Esteban | Episode: "Foreign Exchange" |- | ''[No Ordinary Family](/source/No_Ordinary_Family)'' | Reynolds | Episode: "No Ordinary Vigilante" |- | ''[Parenthood](/source/Parenthood_(2010_TV_series))'' | Brody | Episode: "What's Goin' On Down There?" |- | ''[Pretty Little Liars](/source/Pretty_Little_Liars)'' | Ben Coogan | 3 episodes |- | rowspan="2" | 2011 | ''Madison High'' | Pete | [Unsold TV pilot](/source/Television_pilot) |- | ''[Workaholics](/source/Workaholics)'' | Quaid Franklin | Episode: "Heist School" |- | 2012–2013 | ''[Two and a Half Men](/source/Two_and_a_Half_Men)'' | Sean | 3 episodes |- | rowspan="2" | 2013 | ''[Anger Management](/source/Anger_Management_(TV_series))'' | Ryan Hoggett | Episode: "Charlie and Kate Start a Sex Study" |- | ''[Escape Plan](/source/Escape_Plan_(film))'' | Gabriel | Film; uncredited{{citation needed|date=January 2022}} |- | 2013–2018 | data-sort-value="Originals, The" | ''[The Originals](/source/The_Originals_(TV_series))'' | Joshua Rosza | Recurring role (season 1–4), main cast (season 5) |- | 2014 | data-sort-value="Lesson in Romance, A" |''A Lesson in Romance'' | Brady | [TV movie](/source/TV_movie) |- | rowspan="2" | 2015 | ''[Hawaii Five-0](/source/Hawaii_Five-0_(2010_TV_series))'' | Eran Dobrian | Episode: "Kahania" |- | ''[Goosebumps](/source/Goosebumps_(film))'' | Davidson | Film{{Cite web |url=http://www.thebacklot.com/the-originals-steven-krueger-interview/04/2014/ |title=''The Backlot'' Interview: Steven Krueger |last=Halterman |first=Jim |date=April 15, 2014 |website=[TheBacklot.com](/source/TheBacklot.com) |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140418020002/http://www.thebacklot.com/the-originals-steven-krueger-interview/04/2014/ |archive-date=April 18, 2014 |access-date=April 25, 2018}} |- | 2016 | ''[Satanic](/source/Satanic_(2016_film))'' | David | Film |- | 2017 | ''[Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television](/source/Ryan_Hansen_Solves_Crimes_on_Television)'' | Orson | Episode: "Joel McHale Is: Ryan Hansen" |- | rowspan="2" | 2019 | ''[NCIS](/source/NCIS_(TV_series))'' | Andrew Townsley | Episode: "Crossing The Line" |- | ''[Good Trouble](/source/Good_Trouble_(TV_series))'' | Eli | Episode: "Swipe Right" |- | 2021–2022 | ''[Roswell: New Mexico](/source/Roswell%2C_New_Mexico_(TV_series))'' | Heath Tuchman | Recurring role (season 3), guest star (season 4) |- | 2021–present | ''[Yellowjackets](/source/Yellowjackets_(TV_series))'' | Ben Scott | Main cast |- |TBA |{{Pending film|Leaving the Light}} |N/A |Director, [short film](/source/short_film), [post-production](/source/post-production){{Cite web |last=Pettis |first=Caillou |date=2025-06-24 |title=Yellowjackets Interview: Steven Krueger on Coach Ben & Season 4 |website=themovieblog.com |url=https://www.themovieblog.com/2025/06/yellowjackets-interview-steven-krueger-on-coach-ben-season-4/ |access-date=2025-07-17}} |} ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Refbegin}} * {{cite news |url=https://www.abc4.com/dailydish/cw-roswell-star-dishes-on-new-season-and-love-drama-storyline/ |title=CW ''Roswell'' star dishes on new season and love-drama storyline |first=Deena |last=Manzanares |author2=George Severson |date=August 16, 2021 }} * {{cite news |url=https://www.naludamagazine.com/interview-with-yellowjackets-and-roswell-actor-steven-krueger/ |title=Interview with ''Yellowjackets'' and ''Roswell'' Actor Steven Krueger |work=Naluda Magazine |date=August 10, 2021 }} * {{cite news |url=https://www.abqjournal.com/2418713/alien-evolution-actor-enjoyed-filming-role-of-intruder-in-third-season-of-roswell-new-mexico.html |title=Alien evolution: Actor enjoyed filming role of 'intruder' in third season of ''Roswell, New Mexico'' |first=Adrian |last=Gomez |work=[Albuquerque Journal](/source/Albuquerque_Journal) |date=August 12, 2021 }} {{Refend}} == External links == {{Commons category|Steven Krueger}} * {{IMDb name}} * {{Tcmdb name}} {{Authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Krueger, Steven}} Category:Living people Category:People from Appleton, Wisconsin Category:University of Virginia alumni Category:Male actors from Wisconsin Category:American male film actors Category:American male television actors Category:American people of German descent Category:21st-century American male actors Category:1989 births Category:American people of English descent --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Steven Krueger](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Krueger) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Krueger?action=history)). 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