Chase Stokes

Chase Stokes is an American actor born on September 16, 1992, in Annapolis, Maryland. He gained recognition for his portrayal of John Booker Routledge (John B) in the Netflix teen drama series Outer Banks. Stokes grew up in Canton, Georgia, and later moved to Orlando, Florida, where he attended Timber Creek High School. Initially aspiring to be a professional ice hockey player, he discovered his passion for acting and pursued it. Stokes began his acting career with minor roles in television shows like Stranger Things, Daytime Divas, and Tell Me Your Secrets. Despite initially turning down an offer to audition, he eventually landed the role of John B in Outer Banks, which premiered on April 15.