Pulling off a soap redemption arc is rare. Doing it as a serial killer is almost unheard of. Robert Scott Wilson did exactly that on Days of our Lives, transforming Ben Weston from one of the show’s darkest villains into a character many fans found themselves rooting for. Though Ben is no longer on the canvas, Wilson’s DAYS journey continues more than a decade later, as he now brings a very different energy to the role of Alex.
Key Takeaways
- Wilson turned a move to New York City into a fast rise in modeling and daytime TV.
- Wilson broke out nationally after winning The Price Is Right’s first-ever male model search.
- Wilson also starred on All My Children and did a one-day role on The Bold and the Beautiful.
- Wilson became must-watch on DAYS as the shocking Neck-Tie Killer, Ben Weston.
- Wilson reinvented himself on DAYS, returning as fan-favorite Ben, and later Alex Kiriakis.
Boston Strong
Wilson was born on November 9 in Grafton, Massachusetts. After graduating from Grafton Memorial High School in 2006, the actor moved to New York City. The move marked the start of his pursuit of modeling and acting, setting the foundation for a career that would eventually lead him to daytime television.
Model Behavior
Wilson first found success in the modeling world, represented by Ford Models, and later, LA Models. He appeared in music videos for artists including Toni Braxton, Victoria Justice, Manika, and David Guetta.
Big Break
In 2012, Wilson caught national attention after winning The Price Is Right’s first-ever male model search, a contest decided by viewers online. What began as a guest appearance quickly turned into a longer stay, with Wilson appearing in the show’s Thanksgiving and Christmas episodes before being asked to remain on the series. He stayed with the show until 2014, when he joined the cast of DAYS as Ben. Growing up, the actor watched the show with his grandmother.
Soap Stud
Ben was not Wilson’s first soap role. He actually began his soap career on The Bold and the Beautiful as an employee in the Forrester Shipping Department in 2013. That same year, he joined the reboot of All My Children playing Pete Cortlandt.
But playing Salem psycho Ben is what turned Wilson into a must-watch presence. Throughout his first stint on the show, the character was revealed to be the Neck-Tie Killer, responsible for the deaths of Paige (True O’Brien), Will (Guy Wilson), and Serena (Melissa Archer). Although, it was revealed that Will had not actually been murdered when Chandler Massey returned to the show in 2017.
Wilson left DAYS in 2016, returning in 2018. When a redeemed Ben and his wife, Ciara (Victoria Konefal), were sent off into the sunset in 2022, the actor remained with the show in a new role: Alex Kiriakis. Both characters have seen their fair share of life-and-death drama.
Other Roles And Downtime
Wilson has also appeared on a number of primetime series, movies and the like, including: Bride Wars (his first role!); The Middle, as a character named…BEN; Devils Revenge; and Stalked by a Reality Star.
When he is not on set, the self-declared die-hard New England sports fan enjoys snowboarding, paintball snd working out.
