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Chase Stokes

James Alexander Chase Stokes (born September 16, 1992)[1] is an American actor. He is known for starring in the Netflix teen drama series Outer Banks (2020−present).[2][3]

Chase Stokes
Stokes in 2021
Born
James Alexander Chase Stokes

(1992-09-16) September 16, 1992 (age 32)
Annapolis, Maryland, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active2015–present
PartnerKelsea Ballerini (2023–present)

Early life

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Stokes was born in Annapolis, Maryland, the only child of Jeff Stokes and Jennifer Canning. Chase's parents divorced when he was 4 years old.[4] He then moved with his mother to Canton, a suburb of Atlanta[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 then went to University of Central Florida and Seminole State College.[7] Growing up, he aspired to become a professional ice hockey player.[8]

Career

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Chase Stokes 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 of the show was released on April 15, 2020, a second season was announced July 2020,[11] and released in July 2021. The third and fourth seasons were released in February 2023 and November 2024 respectively, with a fifth and final season being announced for 2025.[12]

In the same month, it was announced that Stokes would play TJ in One Of Us Is Lying. However, after filming the pilot in 2019, it was announced that he would not return due to a scheduling conflict with the second season of Outer Banks and he was replaced.[13] In September 2020, he and Madelyn Cline starred in the music video for Kygo and Donna Summer's single "Hot Stuff". In October 2021, Stokes was cast in Uglies, a dystopian fantasy film based on the novel by Scott Westerfeld.[14] The film will be released by Netflix and it wrapped production in December 2021.[15] 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.[16]

In August 2022, it was announced that Stokes would star in the military thriller film Valiant One.[17] The film wrapped production in late October 2022.[18] In January 2023, it was announced that he 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.[19] The film wrapped production in late 2022.[20] The film is set to be released in theaters on January 22, 2025.[21]

Personal life

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In June 2020, Stokes announced that he was in a relationship with his Outer Banks co-star Madelyn Cline.[22] The couple split in October 2021.[23] He and country singer Kelsea Ballerini have been dating since January 2023.[24]

Stokes says the quality he looks for most in a person is someone who can make him laugh. He says he suffers from Imposter Syndrome.[25]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2018 Between Waves Young Dale
2021 Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets Martin
2024 Uglies Peris
2025 Marked Men: Rule + Shaw Rule Archer Post-production
2025 Valiant One TBA Post-production

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2015 Base Ethan Terri Episode #1.1
2016 Stranger Things Reed Episode: "Chapter Six: The Monster"[26]
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

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Year Title Artist Role
2020 "Hot Stuff" Kygo featuring Donna Summer Himself[27]
2024 "First Rodeo" Kelsea Ballerini Himself[28]

References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Outer Banks | Netflix Official Site". Netflix. Archived from the original on March 14, 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
  4. ^ "Everything we know about Chase Stokes' parents". August 19, 2021. Archived from the original on March 1, 2023. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
  5. ^ ‘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.
  6. ^ "Chase Stokes". LinkedIn. Archived from the original on March 1, 2023. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ "Chase Stokes Initially Passed On 'Outer Banks': "This Is F*cking Goonies"". Brisbane News. April 29, 2020.[permanent dead link‍]
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ Bitran, Tara (November 5, 2024). "Outer Banks Will End with a Fifth and Final Season". Tudum by Netflix. Retrieved November 28, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  13. ^ "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.
  14. ^ 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.
  15. ^ 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.
  16. ^ Kroll, Justin (June 9, 2022). "'Outer Banks' Star Chase Stokes To Star In 'Music Got Me Here'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
  17. ^ 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.
  18. ^ Sicard, Sarah (November 1, 2022). "Production wraps on Korean DMZ war movie 'Valiant One'". Military Times. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
  19. ^ 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.
  20. ^ Gao, Max (February 28, 2023). "Chase Stokes on the High Stakes of Outer Banks Season Three". W Magazine. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
  21. ^ "'Marked Men: Rule + Shaw' Trailer: Chase Stokes & Sydney Taylor Send Sparks Flying (EXCLUSIVE)". Access Online. November 26, 2024. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
  22. ^ 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.
  23. ^ 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.
  24. ^ "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.
  25. ^ FOX 13 Seattle (September 18, 2024). Chase Stokes Reveals the Hollywood Star He Compares Himself To (‘Uglies’ Interview 2024). Retrieved November 3, 2024 – via YouTube.{{cite AV media}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  26. ^ 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.
  27. ^ 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.
  28. ^ Vasquez, Ingrid (October 17, 2024). "Watch Kelsea Ballerini Embrace Boyfriend Chase Stokes and Ride Off Into the Sunset in 'First Rodeo' Music Video". People Magazine. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
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