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Robbie AmellCanadian actor
Date of Birth: 21.04.1988
Country:  Canada |
Content:
- Early Life and Family
- Film and Television Career
- Breakthrough Roles:
- Leading Roles:
- The Flash and Supergirl:
- The X-Files and Code 8
- Personal Life
Early Life and Family
Canadian actor Robbie Amell, born on April 21, 1988, in Toronto, is a descendent of Irish immigrants. His ancestry includes the founder of the Toronto Eaton Centre department store, a mayor of Waterloo, Ontario, and the lieutenant governor of Ontario. Notably, he is related to Hollywood stars Stephen Amell and Mark Pellegrino.
Despite appearing in commercials and participating in school theater during his childhood, Robbie initially aspired to become a hockey player. However, his destiny took a turn when he auditioned for a role in the sequel to the comedy "Cheaper by the Dozen" and, as he describes it, "got bitten by the bug."
Film and Television Career
Early Roles:Robbie Amell's acting career commenced with guest appearances in various television series, including "Degrassi: The Next Generation," "Murdoch Mysteries," and "Life with Derek." In the sci-fi drama "Alcatraz," he portrayed the younger version of Robert Forster's character.
Breakthrough Roles:
In the popular drama "Pretty Little Liars," Amell played the role of Cyrus Petrillo, the charismatic but dangerous brother of school leader Jason DiLaurentis (played by Brant Daugherty). He also starred in the third and fourth installments of the "Scooby-Doo" live-action film series, where he shared the screen with a talking animated dog.
Amell made notable appearances in the acclaimed sitcom "How I Met Your Mother" and the police procedural "CSI: NY" in 2011. He had a supporting role in the psychological thriller "Revenge," which was a modern adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' classic novel "The Count of Monte Cristo."
Leading Roles:
Robbie Amell's first major starring role came in the 2013 science fiction series "The Tomorrow People." He played a young man with telepathic abilities, telekinesis, and the power to teleport. Despite a strong cast that included Sarah Clarke, Alexa PenaVega, and Madeleine Mantock, the series failed to gain positive reviews.
In 2015, Amell portrayed a high school football star in the film adaptation of the novel "The Duff." His character helps the protagonist, played by Mae Whitman, gain self-confidence and independence. In Barry Sonnenfeld's "Nine Lives," he appeared as the onscreen son of Kevin Spacey, whose character's soul is transferred into the body of a house cat.
The Flash and Supergirl:
In the superhero television series "The Flash," Robbie Amell joined forces with his cousin, Stephen Amell, who portrayed the titular character in "Arrow." Together, they formed a dynamic duo of crime-fighters, occasionally turning into rivals in certain episodes. Amell also portrayed the DC Comics character Firestorm in the series.
The X-Files and Code 8
In 2016, Amell appeared in the revival of the iconic television series "The X-Files." He starred alongside the original cast of David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, portraying agents investigating unexplained phenomena.
Robbie Amell is set to star alongside his brother, Stephen, in the upcoming science fiction film "Code 8." The film, which they are also producing, explores the tensions between humans and robots.
Personal Life
Robbie Amell's handsome features and athletic physique (6'0" and 176 lbs) have garnered him a large following of fans. Since 2008, his heart has belonged to fellow Canadian actress Italia Ricci, whom he met on the set of "American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile." They married in 2016 in a low-key ceremony attended by family and friends.
Robbie maintains active social media accounts on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, sharing updates, photos, and videos with his followers.
