Stephen Amell

Stephen Adam Amell (born May 8, 1981) is a Canadian actor known for his portrayal of Oliver Queen on the CW superhero series Arrow (2012–2020), based on DC Comics. He gained prominence through this role and went on to appear in other Arrowverse franchise media and video games. Amell also starred as Jack Spade on the Starz drama series Heels (2021–2023). In addition to his television work, he played Casey Jones in the superhero film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016). Born in Toronto, Ontario, Amell attended St. Andrew's College and graduated in 2000. He is the cousin of actor Robbie Amell and has made appearances in other television shows such as Queer as Folk.