Chase Stokes is a well-known American actor who gained significant fame portraying “John B” in Netflix’s hit series, “Outer Banks” (2020). His career has blossomed since then, leading to numerous other roles and a dedicated fanbase.
Wiki/Biography
Born on Wednesday, September 16, 1992 (age 31 as of 2023), in Annapolis, Maryland, USA, Chase Stokes’ zodiac sign is Virgo. He spent much of his childhood in South Florida. After graduating from Timber Creek High School in Orlando, Florida in 2010, he pursued higher education. He earned an Associate of Arts degree from Valencia College in 2012 and later an MBA from the University of Central Florida in 2015. During his college years, he worked various jobs, including a sales position at a local fitness center and a brief stint in an IT firm. He considers Orlando his hometown.
Physical Appearance
- Height (approx.): 6′ 1”
- Eye Colour: Hazel Brown
- Hair Colour: Medium Ash Blond
Family & Ethnicity
Chase Stokes hails from a White American family. His parents are Jeff Stokes and Jennifer Canning. His father, Jeff, is the president of STRIDE franchise LLC. After his parents divorced, his father married Nicki Osterman Stokes (Niki), a psychologist, who became Chase’s stepmother. He has a brother, Kaden Stokes, and a sister, Kendall Nicole Stokes, from his father’s second marriage. He also has three additional siblings: Evan Walker, Rylie Walker, and Griffin Walker.
Relationships, Girlfriend & Affairs
Chase Stokes was reportedly in a relationship with Xio Montalvo, which ended in 2017.
Career
His passion for acting began in childhood. After college, he pursued acting roles, starting with the short film, Lost Island (2015). This led to roles in various television series and films, including:
- Base (2015)
- Stranger Things (2016)
- Between Waves (2018)
- The First (2018)
- The Beach House (2018)
- One Of Us Is Lying (2019)
- Tell Me Your Secrets (2019)
His breakout role was as “John B” in Netflix’s Outer Banks (2020), which premiered on April 15, 2020.
Favorite Things
Here’s a glimpse into Chase’s preferences:
| Category | Preference |
|---|---|
| Actor(s) | Keanu Reeves, Tom Cruise, Ryan Gosling, Johnny Depp |
| Sport | Ice Hockey |
| Film(s) | Pulp Fiction (1994), Uncut Gems (2019) |
| Leader | Martin Luther King, Jr. |
Facts/Trivia
- He was raised primarily by his mother, Jennifer Canning, who helped fund his early auditions.
- He enjoys traveling and swimming.
- He’s a dog lover and owns a dog named Jack.
- He’s a fitness enthusiast.
- Before acting, he worked as a lifeguard for almost four years.
- He has done modeling for Abercrombie & Fitch.
- He initially hesitated to take the role of John B in Outer Banks, believing it to be a Goonies reboot.
- He underwent intense training for Outer Banks, including scuba diving, swimming, and boat driving.
- He developed strong friendships with his Outer Banks co-stars.
- He is a music lover and plays the guitar.
- He is the founder and CEO of the Creative Movement Group.
- He aspired to be a professional ice hockey player but injuries altered his plans.
- His personal motto is “Failure to prepare is preparing to fail.”
- He spent the 2020 COVID-19 quarantine in Los Angeles with his Outer Banks co-stars.
