Stephen Amell is a Canadian actor best known for his portrayal of Oliver Queen/Green Arrow in the CW's superhero series *Arrow* (2012-2020) and other Arrowverse media. Following *Arrow*, he starred as Jack Spade in the Starz drama series *Heels* (2021-2023) and will be in the upcoming *Suits LA*. Amell's career is primarily marked by his leading roles in television dramas.
May 8, 1981: Stephen Amell Born
On May 8, 1981, Stephen Adam Amell was born, marking the beginning of his life and eventual career as a prominent Canadian actor.
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2000: Graduated from St. Andrew's College
In 2000, Stephen Amell graduated from St. Andrew's College, a private independent school for boys, marking a milestone in his early life.
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2004: Appearance in Queer as Folk
In 2004, Stephen Amell appeared in two episodes of the fourth season of Queer as Folk, playing a Liberty Ride spinning instructor.
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December 8, 2007: Married Carolyn Lawrence
On December 8, 2007, Stephen Amell married Carolyn Lawrence in Toronto, marking his first marriage.
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2007: Gemini Award Win
In 2007, Stephen Amell won a Gemini Award for his guest-starring role on ReGenesis, acknowledging his talent and contribution to the television series.
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December 3, 2010: Joined The Vampire Diaries
On December 3, 2010, Stephen Amell joined the cast of The Vampire Diaries as the werewolf 'Brady' for season 2, expanding his presence in popular television series.
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2010: Divorced Carolyn Lawrence
In 2010, Stephen Amell divorced his first wife, Carolyn Lawrence, concluding their marriage.
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May 2011: Starred in Justice for Natalee Holloway
In May 2011, Stephen Amell starred as Joran van der Sloot in the Lifetime film Justice for Natalee Holloway, taking on a role based on a real-life convicted killer.
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October 2, 2011: Starred in HBO's Hung
On October 2, 2011, season 3 of HBO's series Hung premiered, with Stephen Amell starring as Jason, a busboy-turned-prostitute.
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October 28, 2011: Filmed New Girl Christmas Episode
On October 28, 2011, Stephen Amell finished filming the Christmas episode of New Girl, marking his entry into network half-hour comedy.
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November 9, 2011: Recurring Role in Private Practice
On November 9, 2011, Stephen Amell was announced for the recurring role of Scottie, a paramedic on ABC's Private Practice, adding to his television roles.
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January 2012: Cast as Oliver Queen in Arrow
In January 2012, Stephen Amell was cast as Oliver Queen in The CW series Arrow, based on the DC Comics superhero, marking a significant turning point in his career.
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December 25, 2012: Married Cassandra Jean
On December 25, 2012, Stephen Amell married actress and model Cassandra Jean in a private ceremony in the Caribbean.
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2012: Cast as Oliver Queen in Arrow
In 2012, Stephen Amell gained prominence after being cast as Oliver Queen, the lead role in the CW superhero series Arrow, launching his career into mainstream television.
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May 26, 2013: Second Marriage Ceremony with Cassandra Jean
On May 26, 2013, Stephen Amell and Cassandra Jean had a second marriage ceremony in New Orleans, celebrating their union.
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October 15, 2013: Daughter Born
On October 15, 2013, Stephen Amell and Cassandra Jean welcomed their daughter, marking a new chapter in their family life.
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2014: Fundraising with Fuck Cancer
In 2014, Stephen Amell partnered with the charity Fuck Cancer to raise almost a million dollars through a T-shirt campaign, showcasing his commitment to charitable causes.
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January 2015: Sinceriously Campaign
In January 2015, Stephen Amell launched his second Represent.com campaign featuring "Sinceriously" to benefit mental health charities, demonstrating his support for important issues.
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May 2015: WWE Appearance and SummerSlam Match
In May 2015, it was reported that Stephen Amell was set to wrestle Stardust (Cody Rhodes) at WWE's SummerSlam pay-per-view in August, after making his first WWE appearance on the May 25 episode of Raw.
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August 2015: Fundraising with WWE Raw
In August 2015, Stephen Amell used his guest appearance on WWE Raw with Stardust to raise funds for children's hospice Emily's House in Toronto, further demonstrating his philanthropic efforts.
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August 23, 2015: SummerSlam Victory
On August 23, 2015, Stephen Amell and Neville defeated Barrett and Stardust in a tag team match at SummerSlam, earning praise for Amell's performance.
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September 2015: Social Media Scrutiny
In September 2015, Stephen Amell faced scrutiny after commenting on an incident in Irving, Texas, prompting him to take a break from social media.
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December 21, 2015: Slammy Award
On December 21, 2015, Stephen Amell was awarded a Slammy for the "Celebrity Moment of the Year" for his dive onto Stardust during the WWE match.
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June 3, 2016: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Release
On June 3, 2016, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows was released, featuring Stephen Amell as vigilante Casey Jones.
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2016: Portrayed Casey Jones in TMNT
In 2016, Stephen Amell portrayed Casey Jones in the superhero film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, expanding his acting roles beyond television.
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May 2017: Participated in American Ninja Warrior
In May 2017, Stephen Amell announced his participation in a special celebrity edition of American Ninja Warrior, showcasing his physical abilities.
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November 17, 2017: Ring of Honor Appearance
On November 17, 2017, Stephen Amell returned to professional wrestling for Ring of Honor at Survival of the Fittest, joining the Bullet Club faction and participating in a tag team match.
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August 6, 2018: All In Singles Match
On August 6, 2018, Stephen Amell competed at All In in his first-ever singles match, where he was defeated by Christopher Daniels, marking a new experience in his wrestling career.
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2018: Accusations of Disrespecting Black Names
In 2018, Stephen Amell faced accusations of disrespecting Black names after a tweet regarding Beyoncé's name, leading to clarification and discussion.
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2018: Starred in Mi Madre, My Father
In 2018, Stephen Amell participated in Michelle Morgan's directorial debut, Mi Madre, My Father, playing the estranged father, contributing to independent film.
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March 2019: Arrow Ending Announcement
In March 2019, Stephen Amell announced the end of Arrow with its eighth and final season, signaling the conclusion of a major chapter in his career.
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August 2019: Announced for Heels
In August 2019, Stephen Amell's first post-Arrow project was announced as Heels, a Starz drama series set in the world of independent professional wrestling.
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October 2019: Arrow Final Season Premiere
In October 2019, the eighth and final season of Arrow premiered, marking the beginning of the end for the series starring Stephen Amell as Oliver Queen.
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January 2020: Arrow Concluded
In January 2020, Arrow concluded its eighth and final season, bringing an end to Stephen Amell's portrayal of Oliver Queen.
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February 29, 2020: AEW Revolution Appearance
On February 29, 2020, Stephen Amell made an appearance at All Elite Wrestling's Revolution, accompanying Cody Rhodes alongside Rhodes' Nightmare Family for his match against MJF, continuing his involvement in the wrestling world.
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2020: Criticism During Black Lives Matter Protests
In 2020, during the Black Lives Matter protests, Stephen Amell faced criticism after admitting he hadn't personally "seen racism in action", sparking debate.
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2020: Arrow Concluded
In 2020, the CW superhero series Arrow, starring Stephen Amell as Oliver Queen, concluded after eight seasons.
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2021: Lead Role in Heels
In 2021, Stephen Amell secured the lead role of Jack Spade in the Starz drama series Heels following the conclusion of Arrow.
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2021: Delta Air Lines Flight Incident
In 2021, Stephen Amell was asked to leave a Delta Air Lines flight for yelling at his wife, an incident he later addressed on a podcast.
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May 13, 2022: Son Born
On May 13, 2022, Stephen Amell and Cassandra Jean welcomed their son, expanding their family.
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July 2023: SAG-AFTRA Strike Comments and Clarification
In July 2023, Stephen Amell was criticized for comments regarding the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, later clarifying his support for the union after initial backlash.
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September 2023: Heels Canceled
In September 2023, the Starz drama series Heels, starring Stephen Amell, was canceled after two seasons, impacting his recent work.
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2023: Heels Concluded
In 2023, the Starz drama series Heels, where Stephen Amell played the lead role of Jack Spade, concluded its run.
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February 2024: Cast in Suits L.A.
In February 2024, Stephen Amell was cast as Ted Black in the upcoming NBC pilot Suits L.A., based on the USA Network original series Suits, marking a new role in his career.
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July 19, 2024: Suits: LA Ordered to Series
On July 19, 2024, the NBC show Suits: LA was ordered to series, which stars Stephen Amell.
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