Stephen Amell | |
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Born | Stephen Adam Amell May 8, 1981 |
Alma mater | St. Andrew's College |
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Years active | 2004–present |
Known for | Green Arrow in Arrow |
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Children | 2 |
Relatives | Robbie Amell (cousin) |
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Stephen Adam Amell[1] (born May 8, 1981) is a Canadian-American actor. He came to prominence for playing the lead role of Oliver Queen on the CW superhero series Arrow (2012–2020), based on DC Comics. Amell also appeared in subsequent Arrowverse franchise media, along with reprising his role in various video games. Following the conclusion of Arrow, Amell landed the lead role of Jack Spade on the Starz drama series Heels (2021–2023).
Outside of television, Amell portrayed Casey Jones in the superhero film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016). He co-produced and starred in Code 8 and its sequel Code 8: Part II with his cousin Robbie Amell. He has also made a number of appearances in the professional wrestling circuit.