Emily Bett Rickards

Emily Bett Rickards (born July 24, 1991) is a Canadian actress known for her role as Felicity Smoak on The CW series Arrow, her first television credit. She has reprised the role in the Arrowverse shows The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, and Supergirl, and voiced the character on the animated web series Vixen. Rickards was born and raised in British Columbia and was introduced to musical theatre and dance at a young age. After graduating early from high school, she attended the Vancouver Film School and gained an agent through an open call audition. Rickards has been nominated for multiple Teen Choice and Leo Awards for her portrayal of Felicity Smoak.