Chase Stokes facts for kids

James Alexander Chase Stokes (born September 16, 1992) is an American actor and director. He is best known for playing the character John B. in the popular Netflix TV series Outer Banks. This show started in 2020 and is still ongoing.

Early Life and Education

Chase Stokes was born in Annapolis, Maryland. His parents are Jeff Stokes and Jennifer Canning. When he was four years old, his parents divorced. He then moved with his mother to Canton, Georgia. Later, as a teenager, he moved to Orlando, Florida. There, he went to Timber Creek High School.

After high school, Chase attended Valencia College. He also studied at the University of Central Florida and Seminole State College. When he was a child, Chase dreamed of becoming a professional ice hockey player.

Acting Career

Chase Stokes started his acting journey with small parts in TV shows. These included Stranger Things, Daytime Divas, and Tell Me Your Secrets.

Becoming John B. in Outer Banks

In February 2019, Chase was offered an audition for the show Outer Banks. At first, he said no. But later, he decided to try out for the roles of both Topper and John B. He got the part of John B., which became his most famous role.

The first season of Outer Banks came out on April 15, 2020. Fans loved it, and a second season was announced in July 2020. That season was released in July 2021. The third season premiered in February 2023, and the fourth season came out in November 2024. A fifth and final season is planned for 2025.

Other Acting Projects

In 2019, Chase Stokes was cast in a TV pilot called One of Us Is Lying. However, he could not continue with the full series. This was because of his busy schedule with the second season of Outer Banks. Another actor took his place.

In September 2020, Chase appeared in a music video. He was alongside his Outer Banks co-star Madelyn Cline. The video was for the song "Hot Stuff" by Kygo and Donna Summer.

In October 2021, Chase was chosen for a movie called Uglies. This is a fantasy film based on a book by Scott Westerfeld. Netflix produced the movie, and filming finished in December 2021. The movie was released in 2024.

In June 2022, Chase joined the cast of Music Got Me Here. This film is based on the real-life story of music therapist Tom Sweitzer. In August 2022, Chase Stokes was also cast in a military thriller movie called Valiant One. Filming for this movie finished in late October 2022.

In January 2023, he joined the cast of Marked Men: Rule + Shaw. This is a young-adult romance film based on a book. Chase plays the main character, Rule Archer. The movie finished filming in late 2022 and is set to be released in theaters on January 22, 2025.

Directing Work

In 2025, Chase Stokes announced he would direct his first full-length movie. It is a coming-of-age romantic thriller called I Told the Sunset About You. Chase came up with the original idea for the film. It is about a waitress and a quiet drifter who travel west. Their journey leads to unexpected events. Chase is also working with Monarch Media on this project. He previously worked with them on Valiant One, where he was a co-producer and actor.

Personal Life

In June 2020, Chase Stokes confirmed he was dating his Outer Banks co-star Madelyn Cline. They separated in October 2021. Since January 2023, he has been in a relationship with country singer Kelsea Ballerini.

Film and Television Roles

Movies

TV Shows

Music Videos

See also

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