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Quick facts for kids Stephen Amell
Amell in 2023
Born	Stephen Adam Amell (1981-05-08) May 8, 1981 (age 44) Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Alma mater	St. Andrew's College
Occupation	Actor producer
Years active	2004–present
Known for	Green Arrow in Arrow
Spouse(s)	Carolyn Lawrence ​ ​ (m. 2007; div. 2010)​ Cassandra Jean ​ (m. 2012)​
Children	2
Relatives	Robbie Amell (cousin)
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Stephen Adam Amell (born May 8, 1981) is a Canadian actor. He is best known for playing Oliver Queen, also known as Green Arrow, in the superhero TV show Arrow (2012–2020). This show was based on DC Comics characters. Stephen also played Green Arrow in other superhero shows that are part of the Arrowverse.

After Arrow ended, Amell took on the main role of Jack Spade in the TV drama Heels (2021–2023). He also played Casey Jones in the movie Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016). Stephen has worked with his cousin, Robbie Amell, to make and star in the movies Code 8 and Code 8: Part II. He has also appeared in professional wrestling events.

Early Life and Education

Stephen Amell was born on May 8, 1981, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. His parents are Sandra Anne and Thomas J. Amell. He is the first cousin of actor Robbie Amell. Stephen went to St. Andrew's College, which is a private school for boys. He finished school there in 2000.

Acting Career Highlights

Starting Out: 2004–2012

Stephen Amell began his acting career in 2004. He appeared in two episodes of the TV show Queer as Folk. He also played Adam in the first season of Dante's Cove. In 2007, Stephen won a Gemini Award for his role in the show ReGenesis. He was also nominated for another Gemini Award for his work in Rent-a-Goalie.

He had regular roles in TV shows like Da Kink in My Hair and Heartland. In 2010, Amell joined the cast of The Vampire Diaries as a werewolf named Brady. He also played a real-life criminal in the TV movie Justice for Natalee Holloway in 2011.

Stephen also appeared as Jim in the fourth season of 90210. In 2011, he filmed a Christmas episode of New Girl with Zooey Deschanel. He also had a recurring role as a paramedic named Scottie on ABC's Private Practice. Another role was Travis McKenna in Blue Mountain State.

Becoming Green Arrow: 2012–2020

Amell on the set of Arrow in September 2014

In January 2012, Stephen Amell was chosen to play Oliver Queen in The CW show Arrow. This show is based on the DC Comics superhero, Green Arrow. Because of this role, Amell played Green Arrow in other superhero shows on The CW. These shows are part of the Arrowverse and include The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, and Supergirl. He also voiced the character in the web series Vixen.

Amell also starred as the vigilante Casey Jones in the movie Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, which came out in June 2016. In May 2017, Stephen announced he would be on a special celebrity version of American Ninja Warrior. He showed off his great physical skills, much like his character Oliver Queen. In 2017, he acted in a short film called Mi Madre, My Father. This film premiered at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival.

In March 2019, Amell shared that Arrow would end after its eighth and final season. The last season started in October 2019 and finished in January 2020.

After Arrow: 2020–Present

Stephen's first project after Arrow was Heels, a Starz drama series about independent professional wrestling. This was announced in August 2019. In December of the same year, it was announced that a spin-off series of their movie Code 8 would star Amell and his cousin Robbie Amell. In September 2023, Heels was canceled after two seasons. In February 2024, Stephen Amell was cast as Ted Black in the new NBC show Suits L.A., which is based on the original Suits series. In July 2024, Suits: LA was officially ordered to be made into a series by NBC.

Amell has also been announced to play Henry Roland, a police officer, in the upcoming crime drama series Underbelly on Crave.

Professional Wrestling Appearances

Stephen Amell is a big fan of professional wrestling. He worked to get a guest appearance on WWE's weekly Raw show.

WWE (2015)

In May 2015, it was reported that he might wrestle Stardust (Cody Rhodes) at WWE's SummerSlam event in August. Amell first appeared on Raw on May 25, where he had a face-off with Stardust. He returned to Raw in early August. After Stardust attacked him in the audience, Amell went into the ring to attack Stardust back. After talking with Triple H backstage, it was announced that Neville would team with Amell to face Stardust and King Barrett at SummerSlam.

At SummerSlam on August 23, 2015, Amell and Neville won their tag team match against Barrett and Stardust. Stephen took part in the wrestling, and other wrestlers were impressed with how well he did. Amell became friends with Cody Rhodes, and they later worked together on Arrow.

On December 21, 2015, Amell won a Slammy award for the "Celebrity Moment of the Year." This was for his dive onto Stardust during their match.

Ring of Honor (2017)

Amell returned to professional wrestling for Ring of Honor on November 17, 2017, at Survival of the Fittest. On the day of the show, Amell joined the Bullet Club group. He teamed up with Cody Rhodes, Kenny Omega, and The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) in a five-on-four tag team match. They won against The Addiction (Christopher Daniels and Frankie Kazarian), Flip Gordon, and Scorpio Sky. Amell again took part in the wrestling, and was even put through a table by The Addiction.

All In (2018)

On August 6, 2018, it was announced that Amell would compete at All In. This was his first-ever singles match, where he was defeated by Christopher Daniels.

All Elite Wrestling (2020)

On February 29, 2020, Amell appeared at All Elite Wrestling's Revolution event. He walked out with Cody Rhodes and Rhodes' Nightmare Family for his match against MJF.

Charity Work

Stephen Amell has led several successful fundraising campaigns. He uses a website called Represent.com to sell special merchandise. In January 2015, Amell started his second campaign with a word he made up, Sinceriously. The money raised went to two mental health charities: Paws and Stripes and Stand For The Silent. In August 2015, Amell used his guest appearance on WWE Raw with Stardust to raise money for Emily's House, a children's hospice in Toronto. The campaign raised $300,000, and Amell and Stardust gave a check to Emily's House together. During the Red Nose Day special of American Ninja Warrior, Amell donated $35,000 for finishing all the obstacles.

Personal Life

Stephen Amell married his first wife, Carolyn Lawrence, in December 2007. They divorced in 2010. Stephen then married actress and model Cassandra Jean on December 25, 2012, in a private ceremony. They had a second wedding in New Orleans in May 2013. The couple has a daughter, born in October 2013, and a son, born in May 2022.

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See also

In Spanish: Stephen Amell para niños