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{{short description|Canadian actor and producer (born 1988)}} |
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| name = Robbie Amell |
| name = Robbie Amell |
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| caption = Amell in 2017 |
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| birth_name = Robert Patrick Amell IV |
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| birth_name = Robert Patrick Amell IV<ref name="IV">{{cite web|url=https://www.etonline.com/italia-ricci-and-husband-robbie-amell-share-how-theyre-celebrating-birth-of-first-child-exclusive|title=Italia Ricci and Husband Robbie Amell Share How They're Celebrating Birth of First Child (Exclusive)|date=September 12, 2019| work=[[Entertainment Tonight]]| access-date=September 12, 2019}}</ref> |
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1988|4|21}} |
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| birth_place = [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]], [[Canada]] |
| birth_place = [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]], [[Canada]] |
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| citizenship = Canada (1988–present)<br /> |
| citizenship = Canada (1988–present)<br /> |
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United States (2020–present) |
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[[United States]] (2020–present)<ref>{{cite web |last1=Furdyk |first1=Brent |title=Robbie Amell and Italia Ricci are officially U.S citizens |url=https://etcanada.com/news/579986/robbie-amell-and-italia-ricci-are-officially-u-s-citizens/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200124035603/https://etcanada.com/news/579986/robbie-amell-and-italia-ricci-are-officially-u-s-citizens/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 24, 2020 |website=[[Entertainment_Tonight_Canada|ET Canada]] |access-date=May 1, 2021 |date=January 23, 2020}}</ref> |
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| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|producer}} |
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| years_active = 1994–present |
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'''Robert Patrick Amell IV''' (born April 21, 1988) is a Canadian-American |
'''Robert Patrick Amell IV''' (born April 21, 1988) is a Canadian-American actor and producer. He is best-known for his roles as Stephen Jameson on [[The CW]] series ''[[The Tomorrow People (American TV series)|The Tomorrow People]]'', [[Ronnie Raymond (character)|Ronnie Raymond / Firestorm]] on The CW series ''[[The Flash (2014 TV series)|The Flash]]'', and Nathan Brown in the [[Prime Video]] series ''[[Upload (TV series)|Upload]]''. Other roles include [[Fred Jones (Scooby-Doo)|Fred Jones]] in the films ''[[Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins]]'' and ''[[Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster]]'', ''[[The Hunters (2013 film)|The Hunters]]'' as Paxton Flynn, ''[[The DUFF]]'' as Wesley Rush, ''[[The Babysitter (2017 film)|The Babysitter]]'' as Max, and the [[science fiction]] film ''[[Code_8_(2019_film)|Code 8]]'' as Connor Reed; the latter of which also starred his cousin, [[Stephen Amell]]. He also appeared on television shows such as ''[[Life with Derek]]'', ''[[True Jackson, VP]]'', ''[[Unnatural History (TV series)|Unnatural History]]'', and ''[[Revenge (TV series)|Revenge]]''. |
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==Early life== |
==Early life and education == |
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Amell was born in [[Toronto]] |
Robert Patrick Amell IV<ref name="IV">{{cite web|url=https://www.etonline.com/italia-ricci-and-husband-robbie-amell-share-how-theyre-celebrating-birth-of-first-child-exclusive|title=Italia Ricci and Husband Robbie Amell Share How They're Celebrating Birth of First Child (Exclusive)|date=September 12, 2019| work=[[Entertainment Tonight]]| access-date=September 12, 2019}}</ref> was born around 1988 <ref>{{cite web |last1=Furdyk |first1=Brent |title=Robbie Amell and Italia Ricci are officially U.S citizens |url=https://etcanada.com/news/579986/robbie-amell-and-italia-ricci-are-officially-u-s-citizens/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200124035603/https://etcanada.com/news/579986/robbie-amell-and-italia-ricci-are-officially-u-s-citizens/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 24, 2020 |website=[[Entertainment_Tonight_Canada|ET Canada]] |access-date=May 1, 2021 |date=January 23, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Celebrities Who Became U.S. Citizens |url= https://people.com/celebrity/celebrities-who-became-us-citizens/?slide=7599729#7599729 | newspaper = People | date = | accessdate = }}</ref> in [[Toronto]], the son of Josephine "Jo" Burden and Robert Patrick "Rob" Amell III, who work in the custom jewelry business.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/zach_stone_is_gonna_be_famous/cast_member.jhtml?personalityId=16095 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130725021052/http://www.mtv.com/shows/zach_stone_is_gonna_be_famous/cast_member.jhtml?personalityId=16095 |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 25, 2013 |title=Zach Stone is Gonna Be Famous – Cast – Robbie Amell |publisher=MTV |access-date=October 8, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Kirkland |first=Bruce |url=http://www.torontosun.com/2015/02/18/robbie-amell-gushes-about-starring-in-the-duff |title=Robbie Amell gushes about starring in 'The DUFF' |work=The Sun |location=Toronto |date=February 18, 2015 |access-date=November 29, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.humphreymilesnewbigging.com/book-of-memories/232093/Burden-Stewart/obituary.php |title=Humphrey Funeral Home A.W. Miles - Newbigging Chapel Limited |publisher=Humphreymilesnewbigging.com |access-date=November 29, 2016}}</ref> His first cousin is ''[[Arrow (TV series)|Arrow]]'' actor, [[Stephen Amell]].<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Bierly |first=Mandi |url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/09/16/stephen-amell-robbie-amell-arrow-tomorrow-people/ |title=Invasion of the Amells: A Q&A with The CW's best bloodline |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |date=September 16, 2013 |access-date=October 8, 2013}}</ref> |
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Along with his sister, he started modelling and acting in small roles in commercials when he was six years old. At age sixteen, he began landing roles in high school plays such as ''Louis and Dave and Fionia'', ''[[Picasso at the Lapin Agile]]'' and ''[[The Importance of Being Earnest]]''.<ref name =yahoo/> |
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Amell attended Canadian Studios Acting Academy. He graduated from Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute in Toronto in 2006.<ref name =yahoo>{{cite web |url=http://ca.movies.yahoo.com/person/robbie-amell/biography.html |title=Robbie Amell Biography |website=Yahoo! Movies Canada |access-date=October 20, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131022174817/http://ca.movies.yahoo.com/person/robbie-amell/biography.html |archive-date=October 22, 2013 }}</ref> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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[[File:Robbie Amell.jpg|thumb|right|Amell in September 2010]] |
[[File:Robbie Amell.jpg|thumb|right|Amell in September 2010]] |
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Amell's first role was Daniel Murtaugh in ''[[Cheaper by the Dozen 2]]'', which was filmed in the Muskoka Region of Ontario. Originally meant to be a non-speaking role, he ended up getting a couple of lines.<ref>{{cite web|last=Bierly |first=Mandi |url=http://www.ew.com/article/2013/09/16/stephen-amell-robbie-amell-arrow-tomorrow-people |title=Amell Invasion: A Q&A with The CW's best bloodline |publisher=Entertainment Weekly|date=September 16, 2013 |access-date=November 29, 2016}}</ref> He also appeared in the 2007 horror film ''[[Left for Dead (2007 horror film)|Left for Dead]]''. Amell had a role in the Canadian [[Family Channel (Canadian TV network)|Family Channel]] series ''[[Life with Derek]]'', playing lead character [[Casey McDonald]]'s boyfriend Max. ''Life with Derek'' was distributed worldwide, including US [[Disney Channel]] and its international affiliates.<ref>[http://www.mcomet.com/celebrity/Robbie_Amell-320638/ Mcomet Biography] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090928043445/http://www.mcomet.com/celebrity/Robbie_Amell-320638 |date=September 28, 2009 }}</ref> He has also appeared in the [[ABC Family]] film ''[[Picture This (film)|Picture This]]''. Amell had a recurring role on both the [[Nickelodeon]] series ''[[True Jackson, VP]]'' as Max Madigan's nephew Jimmy, True's love interest, and the [[Cartoon Network]] series ''[[Unnatural History (TV series)|Unnatural History]]''. |
Amell's first role was Daniel Murtaugh in ''[[Cheaper by the Dozen 2]]'', which was filmed in the Muskoka Region of Ontario. Originally meant to be a non-speaking role, he ended up getting a couple of lines.<ref>{{cite web|last=Bierly |first=Mandi |url=http://www.ew.com/article/2013/09/16/stephen-amell-robbie-amell-arrow-tomorrow-people |title=Amell Invasion: A Q&A with The CW's best bloodline |publisher=Entertainment Weekly|date=September 16, 2013 |access-date=November 29, 2016}}</ref> He also appeared in the 2007 horror film ''[[Left for Dead (2007 horror film)|Left for Dead]]''. Amell had a role in the Canadian [[Family Channel (Canadian TV network)|Family Channel]] series ''[[Life with Derek]]'', playing lead character [[Casey McDonald]]'s boyfriend Max. ''Life with Derek'' was distributed worldwide, including US [[Disney Channel]] and its international affiliates.<ref>[http://www.mcomet.com/celebrity/Robbie_Amell-320638/ Mcomet Biography] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090928043445/http://www.mcomet.com/celebrity/Robbie_Amell-320638 |date=September 28, 2009 }}</ref> He has also appeared in the [[Freeform (TV channel)|ABC Family]] film ''[[Picture This (2008 film)|Picture This]]''. Amell had a recurring role on both the [[Nickelodeon]] series ''[[True Jackson, VP]]'' as Max Madigan's nephew Jimmy, True's love interest, and the [[Cartoon Network]] series ''[[Unnatural History (TV series)|Unnatural History]]''. |
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⚫ | He played the role of Noel Kahn's brother Eric on the [[Freeform (TV channel)|ABC Family]] television series ''[[Pretty Little Liars (TV series)|Pretty Little Liars]]'' during the show's third season. Amell has played hockey since he was a child and considered making a career of it until discovering his love of acting.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/2013/10/08/robbie_amell_debuts_in_the_tomorrow_people.html |work=The Star |date=October 8, 2013 |last=Wong |first=Tony |title=Robbie Amell debuts in The Tomorrow People |access-date=October 20, 2013 |location=Toronto |archive-date=July 21, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220721164854/https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/2013/10/08/robbie_amell_debuts_in_the_tomorrow_people.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> He also takes break dancing lessons.{{citation needed|date=November 2015}} He had a recurring role on [[MTV]]'s ''[[Zach Stone Is Gonna Be Famous]]''. He was cast as [[Fred Jones (Scooby-Doo)|Fred Jones]] in the 2009 TV movie ''[[Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins]]'', which became the most watched telecast ever on Cartoon Network. He reprised the role in the 2010 sequel ''[[Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.j-14.com/posts/11-roles-you-had-no-idea-the-duff-s-robbie-amell-played-51892/photos/robbie-amell-scooby-doo-79486#photo-anchor|title=11 Roles You Had No Idea 'The DUFF'{{'}}s Robbie Amell Played|date=February 18, 2015|work=J-14}}</ref> |
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In 2013, Amell received his biggest role to date, lead character Stephen Jameson in CW's sci-fi drama ''[[The Tomorrow People (American TV series)|The Tomorrow People]]'', a remake of the British series of the same name.{{citation needed|date=May 2020}} In May 2014, Amell joined ''[[The DUFF]]'' as Wesley.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thewrap.com/the-duff-casting-robbie-amell-tomorrow-people-cw/|title='Tomorrow People's' Robbie Amell Joins Bella Thorne, Mae Whitman in 'The DUFF' (Exclusive)|work=TheWrap|date=May 27, 2014}}</ref> On July 9, 2014, Amell was cast as a major recurring character on the CW series ''[[The Flash (2014 TV series)|The Flash]]'' as [[Ronnie Raymond (character)|Ronnie Raymond / Firestorm]] in seasons one and three,<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/flash-robbie-amell-firestorm-ronnie-717319/ | work=The Hollywood Reporter | title='The Flash': Robbie Amell, Firestorm/Ronnie Raymond, Joins 'Arrow' Spinoff | date=July 9, 2014|access-date=April 6, 2022}}</ref> as well as two different types of [[Deathstorm]] in seasons two and eight.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Agard |first=Chancellor |title=Robbie Amell returning to 'The Flash' in season 8 |url=https://ew.com/tv/the-flash-season-8-robbie-amell-return/ |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |access-date=December 1, 2021 |date=November 30, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Drum |first=Nicole |title=The Flash Recap With Spoilers: Everything You Missed in "Reckless" |url=https://comicbook.com/dc/news/the-flash-recap-with-spoilers-everything-you-missed-in-reckless/ |website=ComicBook |access-date=April 6, 2022 |date=April 6, 2022}}</ref> |
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⚫ | He played the role of Noel Kahn's brother Eric on the [[ABC Family]] television series ''[[Pretty Little Liars (TV series)|Pretty Little Liars]]'' during the show's third season. Amell has played hockey since he was a child and considered making a career of it until discovering his love of acting.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/2013/10/08/robbie_amell_debuts_in_the_tomorrow_people.html |work=The Star |date=October 8, 2013 |last=Wong |first=Tony |title=Robbie Amell debuts in The Tomorrow People |access-date=October 20, 2013 |location=Toronto |archive-date=July 21, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220721164854/https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/2013/10/08/robbie_amell_debuts_in_the_tomorrow_people.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> He also takes break dancing lessons.{{citation needed|date=November 2015}} He had a recurring role on [[MTV]]'s ''[[Zach Stone Is Gonna Be Famous]]''. He was cast as [[Fred Jones (Scooby-Doo)|Fred Jones]] in the 2009 TV movie ''[[Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins]]'', which became the most watched telecast ever on Cartoon Network. He reprised the role in the 2010 sequel ''[[Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.j-14.com/posts/11-roles-you-had-no-idea-the-duff-s-robbie-amell-played-51892/photos/robbie-amell-scooby-doo-79486#photo-anchor|title=11 Roles You Had No Idea 'The DUFF'{{'}}s Robbie Amell Played|date=February 18, 2015|work=J-14}}</ref> |
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In July 2015, Amell was cast in the [[The X-Files season 10|tenth season]] of ''[[The X-Files]]'' as FBI Agent Miller.<ref>{{cite web|first=Marisa |last=Roffman |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/x-files-robbie-amell-lauren-810172/ |title=Robbie Amell, Lauren Ambrose Added to 'The X-Files' |work=The Hollywood Reporter |date=July 21, 2015 |access-date=April 6, 2022}}</ref> Amell starred alongside [[Kevin Spacey]] and [[Jennifer Garner]] in ''[[Nine Lives (2016 film)|Nine Lives]]'', which was released on August 5, 2016.<ref>{{cite web |last=Lesnick |first=Silas |date=April 9, 2015 |title=Robbie Amell and Jennifer Garner Find Nine Lives Opposite Kevin Spacey as a Cat |url=http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/428249-robbie-amell-to-star-in-nine-lives-opposite-kevin-spacey-as-a-cat |work=ComingSoon.net}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Sneider |first=Jeff |date=April 9, 2015 |title='The Flash' Star Robbie Amell in Negotiations to Join Kevin Spacey in 'Nine Lives' (Exclusive) |url=http://www.thewrap.com/the-flash-star-robbie-amell-in-negotiations-to-join-kevin-spacey-in-nine-lives-exclusive/ |work=TheWrap}}</ref> In 2017, he co-starred in [[McG]]'s horror film ''[[The Babysitter (2017 film)|The Babysitter]]''.<ref>{{cite web |last=Ford |first=Rebecca |date=October 19, 2015 |title='The Flash's' Robbie Amell Joins New Line's 'The Babysitter' (Exclusive) |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/flashs-robbie-amell-joins-new-832215/ |access-date=April 6, 2022 |work=The Hollywood Reporter}}</ref> He reprised his role in the 2020 sequel, ''[[The Babysitter: Killer Queen]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/judah-lewis-mcg-returning-sequel-netflix-horror-flick-babysitter-1243455/|title=Judah Lewis Returning for Sequel to Netflix Horror Flick 'The Babysitter' (Exclusive)|website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|first=Borys|last=Kit|date=September 25, 2019|access-date=April 6, 2022}}</ref> |
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⚫ | Amell starred in and executive produced the 2019 sci-fi action film ''[[Code 8 (2019 film)|Code 8]]'', with Stephen Amell co-starring and also executive producing. The film, expanding on [[Code 8 (2016 film)|an earlier short]], was funded by an [[Indiegogo]] campaign which raised over $2 million.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/code-8-a-film-from-robbie-stephen-amell/x/13693726#/ | title=Code 8 - a film from Robbie & Stephen Amell |publisher=Indiegogo}}</ref> He returned to star and produce the 2024 sequel, ''[[Code 8: Part II]].''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gates |first=Marya E. |title=Code 8 Part II movie review & film summary (2024) {{!}} Roger Ebert |url=https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/code-8-part-ii-movie-review |access-date=April 8, 2024 |website=Roger Ebert |language=en}}</ref> |
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In July 2015, Amell was cast in the [[The X-Files (season 10)|tenth season]] of ''[[The X-Files]]'' as FBI Agent Miller.<ref>{{cite web|first=Marisa |last=Roffman |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/x-files-robbie-amell-lauren-810172/ |title=Robbie Amell, Lauren Ambrose Added to 'The X-Files' |work=The Hollywood Reporter |date=July 21, 2015 |access-date=April 6, 2022}}</ref> Amell starred alongside [[Kevin Spacey]] and [[Jennifer Garner]] in ''[[Nine Lives (2016 film)|Nine Lives]]'', which was released on August 5, 2016.<ref>{{cite web |last=Lesnick |first=Silas |date=April 9, 2015 |title=Robbie Amell and Jennifer Garner Find Nine Lives Opposite Kevin Spacey as a Cat |url=http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/428249-robbie-amell-to-star-in-nine-lives-opposite-kevin-spacey-as-a-cat |work=ComingSoon.net}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Sneider |first=Jeff |date=April 9, 2015 |title='The Flash' Star Robbie Amell in Negotiations to Join Kevin Spacey in 'Nine Lives' (Exclusive) |url=http://www.thewrap.com/the-flash-star-robbie-amell-in-negotiations-to-join-kevin-spacey-in-nine-lives-exclusive/ |work=TheWrap}}</ref> In 2017, he co-starred in [[McG]]'s horror film ''[[The Babysitter (2017 film)|The Babysitter]]''.<ref>{{cite web |last=Ford |first=Rebecca |date=October 19, 2015 |title='The Flash's' Robbie Amell Joins New Line's 'The Babysitter' (Exclusive) |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/flashs-robbie-amell-joins-new-832215/ |access-date=April 6, 2022 |work=The Hollywood Reporter}}</ref> He reprised his role in the 2020 sequel, ''[[The Babysitter: Killer Queen]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/judah-lewis-mcg-returning-sequel-netflix-horror-flick-babysitter-1243455/|title=Judah Lewis Returning for Sequel to Netflix Horror Flick 'The Babysitter' (Exclusive)|website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|first=Borys|last=Kit|date=September 25, 2019|access-date=April 6, 2022}}</ref> |
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Since 2020, Amell has starred in ''[[Upload (TV series)|Upload]]'', a science fiction comedy series on [[Amazon Prime Video]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 17, 2020 |title=Robbie Amell On Starring in Greg Daniels' 'Upload' |url=https://www.awardsdaily.com/2020/12/17/robbie-amell-on-starring-in-greg-daniels-upload/ |access-date=April 8, 2024 |website=Awardsdaily |language=en-US}}</ref> Amell's performance was cited as a highlight of the series, particularly his chemistry with co-star [[Andy Allo]] and when playing dual roles in the third season.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 11, 2022 |title=Upload Season 2 review: Robbie Amell surprises in a coherent and hard-hitting dramedy around afterlife |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/upload-season-2-review-robbie-amell-surprises-in-a-coherent-and-hard-hitting-dramedy-around-afterlife-10451481.html |access-date=April 8, 2024 |website=Firstpost |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |author1=Riley Utley |date=October 28, 2023 |title=How Robbie Amell Played Nathan And Back-Up Nathan Differently In Season 3 Of Upload |url=https://www.cinemablend.com/interviews/how-robbie-amell-played-nathan-back-up-nathan-season-3-upload |access-date=April 8, 2024 |website=CINEMABLEND |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Abdulbaki |first=Mae |date=October 18, 2023 |title=Upload Season 3 Review: Amell & Allo Lead Balanced, Charming & Enjoyable Season |url=https://screenrant.com/upload-season-3-review/ |access-date=April 8, 2024 |website=ScreenRant |language=en}}</ref> |
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⚫ | Amell starred in and executive produced the sci-fi action film ''[[Code 8 (2019 film)|Code 8]]'', with Stephen Amell co-starring and also executive producing. The film, expanding on [[Code 8 (2016 film)|an earlier short]], was funded by an [[Indiegogo]] campaign which raised over $2 million.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/code-8-a-film-from-robbie-stephen-amell/x/13693726#/ | title=Code 8 - a film from Robbie & Stephen Amell |publisher=Indiegogo}}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Amell began dating actress [[Italia Ricci]] in July 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thetomorrowpeoplecw.com/italia-ricci-is-robbie-amells-real-life-leading-lady/|title=TheTomorrowPeopleCW.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140422045550/http://thetomorrowpeoplecw.com/italia-ricci-is-robbie-amells-real-life-leading-lady/|archive-date=April 22, 2014}}</ref> The couple got engaged on August 20, 2014, and married on October 15, 2016.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://hollywoodlife.com/2014/08/20/italia-ricci-robbie-amell-engaged/|title=Italia Ricci & Robbie Amell Engaged — After 6 Years Of Dating |first=Emily|last=Longeretta |work=Hollywood Life |date=August 20, 2014 }}</ref> Amell and Ricci had their first child, a son, in 2019;<ref name="IV" /> they became dual Canadian/US citizens in January 2020 and reside in Toronto.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/robbie-amell-italia-ricci-become-204319409.html |title=Robbie Amell and Italia Ricci Become United States Citizens: 'Today Was Awesome' |date=January 23, 2020 |access-date=February 8, 2022}}</ref> |
Amell began dating actress [[Italia Ricci]] in July 2008 after meeting her while filming [[American Pie Presents: Beta House]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thetomorrowpeoplecw.com/italia-ricci-is-robbie-amells-real-life-leading-lady/|title=TheTomorrowPeopleCW.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140422045550/http://thetomorrowpeoplecw.com/italia-ricci-is-robbie-amells-real-life-leading-lady/|archive-date=April 22, 2014}}</ref> The couple got engaged on August 20, 2014, and married on October 15, 2016.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://hollywoodlife.com/2014/08/20/italia-ricci-robbie-amell-engaged/|title=Italia Ricci & Robbie Amell Engaged — After 6 Years Of Dating |first=Emily|last=Longeretta |work=Hollywood Life |date=August 20, 2014 }}</ref> Amell and Ricci had their first child, a son, in 2019;<ref name="IV" /> they became dual Canadian/US citizens in January 2020 and reside in Toronto.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/robbie-amell-italia-ricci-become-204319409.html |title=Robbie Amell and Italia Ricci Become United States Citizens: 'Today Was Awesome' |date=January 23, 2020 |access-date=February 8, 2022}}</ref> |
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Amell was a fan of the [[Toronto Maple Leafs]] [[ice hockey]] team growing up, though since his move to Los Angeles, Amell has begun cheering for the [[Los Angeles Kings]], but still calls Toronto his "second team". In a 2015 interview, Amell discussed his support for a second [[National Hockey League|NHL]] team in Toronto via [[Expansion team|league expansion]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqczxVQyzmc |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211219/tqczxVQyzmc |archive-date= |
Amell was a fan of the [[Toronto Maple Leafs]] [[ice hockey]] team growing up, though since his move to Los Angeles, Amell has begun cheering for the [[Los Angeles Kings]], but still calls Toronto his "second team". In a 2015 interview, Amell discussed his support for a second [[National Hockey League|NHL]] team in Toronto via [[Expansion team|league expansion]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqczxVQyzmc |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211219/tqczxVQyzmc |archive-date=December 19, 2021 |url-status=live|title=Robbie Amell discusses his disappointment in the MLSE and the Toronto Maple Leafs |website=SceneCreek.com |publisher=Youtube}}{{cbignore}}</ref> |
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Robbie Amell | |
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Born | Robert Patrick Amell IV April 21, 1988 |
Citizenship | Canada (1988–present) United States (2020–present) |
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Spouse | |
Children | 1 |
Relatives | Stephen Amell (cousin) |
Robert Patrick Amell IV (born April 21, 1988) is a Canadian-American actor and producer. He is best-known for his roles as Stephen Jameson on The CW series The Tomorrow People, Ronnie Raymond / Firestorm on The CW series The Flash, and Nathan Brown in the Prime Video series Upload. Other roles include Fred Jones in the films Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins and Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster, The Hunters as Paxton Flynn, The DUFF as Wesley Rush, The Babysitter as Max, and the science fiction film Code 8 as Connor Reed; the latter of which also starred his cousin, Stephen Amell. He also appeared on television shows such as Life with Derek, True Jackson, VP, Unnatural History, and Revenge.
Early life and education
Robert Patrick Amell IV[1] was born around 1988 [2][3] in Toronto, the son of Josephine "Jo" Burden and Robert Patrick "Rob" Amell III, who work in the custom jewelry business.[4][5][6] His first cousin is Arrow actor, Stephen Amell.[7]
Along with his sister, he started modelling and acting in small roles in commercials when he was six years old. At age sixteen, he began landing roles in high school plays such as Louis and Dave and Fionia, Picasso at the Lapin Agile and The Importance of Being Earnest.[8]
Amell attended Canadian Studios Acting Academy. He graduated from Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute in Toronto in 2006.[8]
Career
Amell's first role was Daniel Murtaugh in Cheaper by the Dozen 2, which was filmed in the Muskoka Region of Ontario. Originally meant to be a non-speaking role, he ended up getting a couple of lines.[9] He also appeared in the 2007 horror film Left for Dead. Amell had a role in the Canadian Family Channel series Life with Derek, playing lead character Casey McDonald's boyfriend Max. Life with Derek was distributed worldwide, including US Disney Channel and its international affiliates.[10] He has also appeared in the ABC Family film Picture This. Amell had a recurring role on both the Nickelodeon series True Jackson, VP as Max Madigan's nephew Jimmy, True's love interest, and the Cartoon Network series Unnatural History.
He played the role of Noel Kahn's brother Eric on the ABC Family television series Pretty Little Liars during the show's third season. Amell has played hockey since he was a child and considered making a career of it until discovering his love of acting.[11] He also takes break dancing lessons.[citation needed] He had a recurring role on MTV's Zach Stone Is Gonna Be Famous. He was cast as Fred Jones in the 2009 TV movie Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins, which became the most watched telecast ever on Cartoon Network. He reprised the role in the 2010 sequel Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster.[12]
In 2013, Amell received his biggest role to date, lead character Stephen Jameson in CW's sci-fi drama The Tomorrow People, a remake of the British series of the same name.[citation needed] In May 2014, Amell joined The DUFF as Wesley.[13] On July 9, 2014, Amell was cast as a major recurring character on the CW series The Flash as Ronnie Raymond / Firestorm in seasons one and three,[14] as well as two different types of Deathstorm in seasons two and eight.[15][16]
In July 2015, Amell was cast in the tenth season of The X-Files as FBI Agent Miller.[17] Amell starred alongside Kevin Spacey and Jennifer Garner in Nine Lives, which was released on August 5, 2016.[18][19] In 2017, he co-starred in McG's horror film The Babysitter.[20] He reprised his role in the 2020 sequel, The Babysitter: Killer Queen.[21]
Amell starred in and executive produced the 2019 sci-fi action film Code 8, with Stephen Amell co-starring and also executive producing. The film, expanding on an earlier short, was funded by an Indiegogo campaign which raised over $2 million.[22] He returned to star and produce the 2024 sequel, Code 8: Part II.[23]
Since 2020, Amell has starred in Upload, a science fiction comedy series on Amazon Prime Video.[24] Amell's performance was cited as a highlight of the series, particularly his chemistry with co-star Andy Allo and when playing dual roles in the third season.[25][26][27]
Personal life
Amell began dating actress Italia Ricci in July 2008 after meeting her while filming American Pie Presents: Beta House.[28] The couple got engaged on August 20, 2014, and married on October 15, 2016.[29] Amell and Ricci had their first child, a son, in 2019;[1] they became dual Canadian/US citizens in January 2020 and reside in Toronto.[30]
Amell was a fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs ice hockey team growing up, though since his move to Los Angeles, Amell has begun cheering for the Los Angeles Kings, but still calls Toronto his "second team". In a 2015 interview, Amell discussed his support for a second NHL team in Toronto via league expansion.[31]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2005 | Cheaper by the Dozen 2 | Daniel Murtaugh | |
2007 | American Pie Presents: Beta House | Nick Anderson | Direct-to-video |
2007 | Left for Dead | Blair | |
2008 | Picture This | Drew Patterson | Direct-to-video |
2009 | The Alyson Stoner Project | VIP guest | |
2012 | Struck by Lightning | Justin Walker | |
2013 | The Hunters | Paxton Flynn | |
2014 | Criminal | Dino | Short film |
2015 | The DUFF | Wesley Rush | |
2015 | Max | Kyle Wincott | |
2015 | Anatomy of the Tide | Brad McManus | |
2016 | Code 8 | Connor Reed | Short film; also executive producer |
2016 | Nine Lives | David Brand | |
2016 | ARQ | Renton | |
2017 | The Babysitter | Max | |
2018 | When We First Met | Ethan | |
2019 | Code 8 | Connor Reed | Also producer |
2020 | Desperados | Jared | |
2020 | The Babysitter: Killer Queen | Max | |
2020 | Eat Wheaties! | Brandon | |
2021 | Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City | Chris Redfield | |
2023 | Simulant | Evan | [32] |
2023 | Float | Blake Hamilton | Also producer |
2023 | EXmas | Graham | |
2024 | Code 8: Part II | Connor Reed | Also producer |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2006 | Runaway | Stephen | 2 episodes |
2006–2008 | Life with Derek | Max Miller | 17 episodes |
2008 | Murdoch Mysteries | Wallace Driscoll | Episode: "Still Waters" |
2008 | Picture This | Drew Patterson | Television film |
2008–2011 | True Jackson, VP | Jimmy Madigan | Main role |
2009 | Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins | Fred Jones | Television film |
2010 | Unnatural History | Michael O'Malley | 2 episodes |
2010 | Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster | Fred Jones | Television film |
2010 | Destroy Build Destroy | Himself | Episode: "Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster vs. Dude, What Would Happen" |
2011 | How I Met Your Mother | Nate "Scooby" Scooberman | 2 episodes |
2011 | Brothers & Sisters | Young William Walker | Episode: "For Better or for Worse" |
2011–2012 | Revenge | Adam Connor | 4 episodes |
2011 | CSI: NY | Riley Frazier | Episode: "Air Apparent" |
2012 | Alcatraz | Young Ray Archer | 3 episodes |
2012 | Hornet's Nest | Andy Brazil | Television film |
2012 | Pretty Little Liars | Eric Kahn | Episode: "The Kahn Game" |
2012 | Hawaii Five-0 | Billy Keats | Episode: "Popilikia" |
2013 | Hot in Cleveland | Lloyd | Episode: "The Conversation" |
2013 | 1600 Penn | D.B. | 7 episodes |
2013 | Zach Stone Is Gonna Be Famous | Nick | 8 episodes |
2013–2014 | The Tomorrow People | Stephen Jameson | Main role |
2013 | The Hunters | Paxton Flynn | Television film |
2014 | Whose Line Is It Anyway? | Himself | Episode: "Robbie Amell" |
2014–2017, 2022 | The Flash | Ronnie Raymond / Firestorm, Deathstorm | Recurring role |
2015 | Modern Family | Chase | Episode: "Closet? You'll Love It!" |
2015 | Chasing Life | Ecstasy Guy | Episode: "Wild Thing"; uncredited[33] |
2016–2018 | The X-Files | Special Agent Kyd Miller | 3 episodes |
2018–2019 | A Series of Unfortunate Events | Kevin | 3 episodes |
2020–present | Upload | Nathan Brown | Lead role |
2023 | The Witcher | Gallatin | 3 episodes |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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2015 | 17th Teen Choice Awards | Choice Movie Actor: Comedy | The DUFF | Nominated |
Choice Movie: Liplock (shared with Mae Whitman) | Nominated | |||
2021 | 1st Critics' Choice Super Awards | Best Actor in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Series | Nominated[34] |
References
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- ^ Furdyk, Brent (January 23, 2020). "Robbie Amell and Italia Ricci are officially U.S citizens". ET Canada. Archived from the original on January 24, 2020. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
- ^ "Celebrities Who Became U.S. Citizens". People.
- ^ "Zach Stone is Gonna Be Famous – Cast – Robbie Amell". MTV. Archived from the original on July 25, 2013. Retrieved October 8, 2013.
- ^ Kirkland, Bruce (February 18, 2015). "Robbie Amell gushes about starring in 'The DUFF'". The Sun. Toronto. Retrieved November 29, 2016.
- ^ "Humphrey Funeral Home A.W. Miles - Newbigging Chapel Limited". Humphreymilesnewbigging.com. Retrieved November 29, 2016.
- ^ Bierly, Mandi (September 16, 2013). "Invasion of the Amells: A Q&A with The CW's best bloodline". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved October 8, 2013.
- ^ a b "Robbie Amell Biography". Yahoo! Movies Canada. Archived from the original on October 22, 2013. Retrieved October 20, 2013.
- ^ Bierly, Mandi (September 16, 2013). "Amell Invasion: A Q&A with The CW's best bloodline". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved November 29, 2016.
- ^ Mcomet Biography Archived September 28, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Wong, Tony (October 8, 2013). "Robbie Amell debuts in The Tomorrow People". The Star. Toronto. Archived from the original on July 21, 2022. Retrieved October 20, 2013.
- ^ "11 Roles You Had No Idea 'The DUFF''s Robbie Amell Played". J-14. February 18, 2015.
- ^ "'Tomorrow People's' Robbie Amell Joins Bella Thorne, Mae Whitman in 'The DUFF' (Exclusive)". TheWrap. May 27, 2014.
- ^ "'The Flash': Robbie Amell, Firestorm/Ronnie Raymond, Joins 'Arrow' Spinoff". The Hollywood Reporter. July 9, 2014. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
- ^ Agard, Chancellor (November 30, 2021). "Robbie Amell returning to 'The Flash' in season 8". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
- ^ Drum, Nicole (April 6, 2022). "The Flash Recap With Spoilers: Everything You Missed in "Reckless"". ComicBook. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
- ^ Roffman, Marisa (July 21, 2015). "Robbie Amell, Lauren Ambrose Added to 'The X-Files'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
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- ^ Sneider, Jeff (April 9, 2015). "'The Flash' Star Robbie Amell in Negotiations to Join Kevin Spacey in 'Nine Lives' (Exclusive)". TheWrap.
- ^ Ford, Rebecca (October 19, 2015). "'The Flash's' Robbie Amell Joins New Line's 'The Babysitter' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
- ^ Kit, Borys (September 25, 2019). "Judah Lewis Returning for Sequel to Netflix Horror Flick 'The Babysitter' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
- ^ "Code 8 - a film from Robbie & Stephen Amell". Indiegogo.
- ^ Gates, Marya E. "Code 8 Part II movie review & film summary (2024) | Roger Ebert". Roger Ebert. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
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- ^ Amell, Robbie [@RobbieAmell] (August 31, 2015). "What the hell am I doing on Chasing Life? Find out tonight. @italiaricci chasinglifeabcf https://instagram.com/p/7EKIxkHsoD/" (Tweet). Retrieved April 13, 2017 – via Twitter.
- ^ Hammond, Pete (November 19, 2020). "'Palm Springs', 'Lovecraft Country' Top Movie And Series Nominations For Inaugural Critics Choice Super Awards; Netflix Lands 35 Nods". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 12, 2020.
External links
- Robbie Amell at IMDb
- 1980s births
- Living people
- 21st-century Canadian male actors
- Canadian emigrants to the United States
- Canadian expatriate male actors in the United States
- Film producers from Ontario
- Canadian male child actors
- Canadian male film actors
- Canadian male television actors
- Canadian male voice actors
- Male actors from Toronto
- Naturalized citizens of the United States