Stephen Amell is a Canadian actor who has appeared in films such as ‘Closing the Ring,’ ‘Stay with Me,’ and ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows,’ among others. His portrayal of Oliver Queen/Green Arrow in the television series “Arrow” made him famous, and he won four awards for it. He has played the lead role of a superhero for the past five seasons. The show has been so popular that it has spawned a slew of additional shows that make up the CW’s ‘Arrowverse.’ In a recent interview, Amell stated that if ‘Arrow’ is renewed for a sixth season, the superhero he portrays should be humorous, and if the show continues, he should be more socially conscious. Amell had a deep interest in sports during his school and college years, and he supported and campaigned for local sports teams. He’s also a wrestler who appeared on a wrestling television show where he faced off against Stardust. Amell’s character also has a social side, as he enjoys participating in social activities and earning money for charities.
Career as an actor
Stephen Amell played a spinning instructor in the fourth season of the television show ‘Queer as Folk’ in 2004. From December 2000 through August 2005, the programme aired. In 2005, he played Adam in the first season of the television series ‘Dante’s Cove.’ It’s an LGBT-themed supernatural soap opera that aired in the United States until 2007. Jon Fleming took his place in the second season.
He starred in two films in 2007, ‘The Tracey Fragments,’ in which he played a detective, and ‘Closing the Ring,’ in which he played Teddy Gordon. In the same year, he appeared as a guest star in the television series ‘ReGenesis.’ The show lasted four seasons. For his guest appearance on ‘ReGenesis,’ he received a Gemini Award. In the same year, he was nominated for a Gemini Award for ‘Rent-a-Goalie,’ a comedic television series, in the Best Ensemble Cast Category.
He has recurring appearances in the comedic TV series ‘Da Kink in My Hair’ and the family drama ‘Heartland’ in 2010. In December of that year, he was cast as Brady in ‘The Vampire Diaries,’ an American supernatural television series. He also played Travis in the comedy series ‘Blue Mountain State.’
In the 2011 television film ‘Justice for Natalee Holloway,’ Stephen Amell played Joran van der Sloot. He made his acting debut in HBO’s ‘Hung’ in October of that year, playing Jason, a busboy-turned-prostitute. In 2011, he played Jim on the fourth season of ‘90210.’ He also appeared in a Christmas episode of the television show ‘New Girl.’ In the same year, he starred in the short film ‘Stay with me,’ in which he played Travis.
In the 2012 television series ‘Private Practice,’ he played Scott Becker on a regular basis. He was then cast as Oliver Queen/Green Arrow in the American action crime television series ‘Arrow,’ for which he received a Best Ever TV Award 2015 for Best Couple and Steamiest Moment (shared with Emily Bett Rickards) and an MTV Fandom Award for Ship of the Year. He starred in the Canadian documentary television series ‘Reelside’ in 2015.
He starred in two films in 2016, ‘Code 6’ and ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows,’ winning the CinemaCon Award for Male Star of Tomorrow for his portrayal of Casey Jones in the latter.
Appearances in WWE
Stephen Amell is a wrestling enthusiast who has featured in two episodes of the television show ‘WWE Raw.’ He made his first WWE appearance on ‘WWE Raw’ in May 2015. On August 10, he returned to Raw to face Stardust. Later, it was revealed that Neville will join him at SummerSlam to battle Stardust and King Barrett. Amell and Neville defeated Stardust and Barrett on August 23, 2015. For his dive onto Stardust, he won a Slammy for ‘Celebrity Moment of the Year.’
Social Interactions of Stephen Amell
Amell is well-known for his humanitarian efforts. Through Represent.com, he has hosted various fundraising campaigns. In 2014, he partnered up with the charity ‘Fuck Cancer,’ and raised $1 million by selling 60,000 T-shirts depicting his visage. In 2015, he ran a campaign for two mental health organizations, Stand For The Silent and Paws and Stripes. In August 2015, he raised $300,000 for Emily’s House, a children’s hospice, thanks to a guest appearance on ‘WWE Raw’ with Stardust.
Personal Experiences of Stephen Amell
Stephen Adam Amell was born in Toronto, Ontario, parents Sandra Anne and Thomas J. Amell on May 8, 1981. His first cousin is actor Robbie Amell. He was a sports fanatic who attended St. Andrew’s College. Local sports clubs such as the Toronto Raptors, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Toronto Blue Jays were among his favorites. He lobbied for Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson to be named to the all-star squad in 2015. He became a fan of the LA Kings and LA Rams after relocating to Los Angeles.
On December 8, 2007, he married Carolyn Lawrence. He married actress Cassandra Jean on December 25, 2012, after his divorce. Maverick, the couple’s daughter, was born in 2013.
His wine firm, Nocking Point, is also owned by him and his business partner.
Estimated Net Worth
Stephen Amell has a $7 million net worth as a Canadian actor. Stephen Amell’s net worth is the result of his roles in a number of popular American and Canadian television shows. Amell worked in insurance for five years in Canada before becoming an actor. He’d always wanted to be an actor, so he moved to Los Angeles in 2010.