James Alexander Chase Stokes (born September 16, 1992)[1] is an American actor. He is known for his role as John Booker Routledge in the Netflix teen drama series Outer Banks.[2][3]
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Born | James Alexander Chase Stokes September 16, 1992 |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2015–present |
Early life
editStokes was born in Annapolis, Maryland, the only child of Jeff Stokes and Jennifer Canning. His parents divorced when he was 4 years old.[4] Stokes subsequently moved with his mother to Canton, Georgia,[5] and later to Orlando, Florida as a teenager where he attended Timber Creek High School.[6] He received his bachelor's degree at Valencia College and later attended University of Central Florida and Seminole State College.[7] Growing up, he aspired to become a professional ice hockey player.[8]
Career
editStokes had small roles in television at the beginning of his acting career, including Stranger Things, Daytime Divas, and Tell Me Your Secrets.[9]
He originally turned down an offer to audition for Outer Banks in February 2019, before reading for the role of Topper and later John B.[10] The first season was released on April 15, 2020, to positive reviews, and a second season was confirmed in July.[11]
That same month, it was announced that he would be playing TJ in One Of Us Is Lying. However, after filming the pilot in 2019, it was announced that Chase would not return due to a scheduling conflict with the second season of Outer Banks and he was replaced.[12]
In September 2020, Stokes and Madelyn Cline starred in the music video for Kygo and Donna Summer's single "Hot Stuff".
In October 2021, Stokes was cast in The Uglies, a dystopian fantasy film based on the novel by Scott Westerfeld.[13] To be released by Netflix, the film wrapped production in December 2021.[14]
In June 2022, it was announced that Stokes was cast in the film Music Got Me Here, based on the life of music therapist Tom Sweitzer.[15]
In August 2022, it was announced that Stokes would star in the military thriller film Valiant One.[16] The film wrapped production in late October 2022.[17]
In January 2023, it was announced that Stokes had been cast in Marked Men, a young-adult romance film based on the book Rule by Jay Crownover. He will play the lead male role of Rule Archer.[18] The film had already wrapped production in late 2022.[19]
Personal life
editIn June 2020, Stokes announced that he was in a relationship with his Outer Banks co-star Madelyn Cline.[20] The couple split in October 2021.[21] Stokes has been in a relationship with country singer Kelsea Ballerini since January 2023.[22]
Filmography
editFilm
editYear | Title | Role | Notes |
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2018 | Between Waves | Young Dale | |
2021 | Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets | Martin | |
2024 | Uglies | Peris | |
2025 | Valiant One | TBA | Post-production |
Television
editYear | Title | Role | Notes |
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2015 | Base | Ethan Terri | Episode #1.1 |
2016 | Stranger Things | Reed | Episode: "Chapter Six: The Monster"[23] |
2017 | Daytime Divas | Graham | 3 episodes |
2018 | The Beach House | Russell Bennett | TV film |
The First | Finn | Episode: "Cycles" | |
2020−present | Outer Banks | John B Routledge | Main role |
2021 | Tell Me Your Secrets | Adam | 4 episodes |
Music video
editYear | Title | Artist | Role |
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2020 | "Hot Stuff" | Kygo featuring Donna Summer | Himself[24] |
References
edit- ^ Fuentes, Tamara (April 21, 2020). "How Old is the Cast of "Outer Banks" – Outer Banks Actors Ages". Seventeen. Archived from the original on January 18, 2023. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
- ^ Walsh, Savannah (May 7, 2020). "All About Chase Stokes, The Breakout Star Of Netflix's Outer Banks". Elle. Archived from the original on January 3, 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
- ^ "Outer Banks | Netflix Official Site". Netflix. Archived from the original on March 14, 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
- ^ "Everything we know about Chase Stokes' parents". August 19, 2021. Archived from the original on March 1, 2023. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
- ^ ‘Outer Banks’ Star Chase Stokes "John B" on Cast Relationships, Quarantine Life & the Future in Film. thenameisjadetv. April 24, 2020. Archived from the original on August 29, 2021. Retrieved August 29, 2021 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Chase Stokes". LinkedIn. Archived from the original on March 1, 2023. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
- ^ Christiansen, Kathleen. "Netflix star Chase Stokes says 'Outer Banks' reminds him of Orlando". Orlando Sentinel. Orlando Sentinel. Archived from the original on March 6, 2023. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
- ^ "If You're Frothing 'Outer Banks' Star Chase Stokes We've Spent Way Too Long Digging Deep To Bring You Everything You Need To Know". MTV Australia. April 29, 2020. Archived from the original on March 1, 2023. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
- ^ Fuentes, Tamara (May 15, 2020). "6 Interesting Facts About "Outer Banks" Star Chase Stokes That Will Make You Want to Rewatch the Show". Seventeen. Archived from the original on May 22, 2022. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
- ^ "Chase Stokes Initially Passed On 'Outer Banks': "This Is F*cking Goonies"". Brisbane News. April 29, 2020.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Petski, Denise (July 24, 2020). "'Outer Banks' Renewed For Season 2 By Netflix". Deadline. Archived from the original on July 24, 2020. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
- ^ "Chase Stokes Shares Details About 'Outer Banks' Season 2 (Plus His All-New Series)". Yahoo! News. July 24, 2020. Archived from the original on October 10, 2020. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (October 18, 2021). "Netflix's Joey King Fantasy Pic 'Uglies' Adds Keith Powers, Brianne Tju & Chase Stokes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ El-Mahmoud, Sarah (February 15, 2022). "Joey King Has An Exciting Update About Adapting The YA Bestseller Uglies For Netflix". CinemaBlend. Retrieved February 17, 2022.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (June 9, 2022). "'Outer Banks' Star Chase Stokes To Star In 'Music Got Me Here'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (August 3, 2022). "'Outer Banks' Chase Stokes To Star In Steve Barnett's Thriller 'Valiant One' For Monarch Media". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ Sicard, Sarah (November 1, 2022). "Production wraps on Korean DMZ war movie 'Valiant One'". Military Times. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (January 23, 2023). "'Outer Banks' Star Chase Stokes, Sydney Taylor Set For YA Romance 'Marked Men' From Nick Cassavetes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ Gao, Max (February 28, 2023). "Chase Stokes on the High Stakes of Outer Banks Season Three". W Magazine. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ Hearon, Sarah (August 7, 2021). "From 'Outer Banks' Costars to Real-Life Couple: Chase Stokes and Madelyn Cline's Cutest Moments". US Magazine. Archived from the original on February 19, 2023. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
- ^ Jackson, Dory. "Outer Banks Stars Chase Stokes and Madelyn Cline Break Up After 1 Year Together: Sources". People.com. People. Archived from the original on March 7, 2023. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
- ^ "Chase Stokes Says He's 'Absolutely a Fan' of Girlfriend Kelsea Ballerini: 'Who Isn't?'". Peoplemag. Archived from the original on March 5, 2023. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
- ^ Schremph, Kelly (April 14, 2020). "ICYMI: 'Outer Banks' Star Chase Stokes Was In 'Stranger Things'". Bustle. Archived from the original on February 23, 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
- ^ Schnurr, Samantha (September 18, 2020). "Watch Outer Banks' Madelyn Cline and Chase Stokes Star in Kygo's Steamy "Hot Stuff" Video". E!. Archived from the original on April 4, 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
External links
edit- Chase Stokes at IMDb