Emily Bett Rickards
Actor
Canada
Biography:
Emily Bett Rickards (born July 24, 1991) is a Canadian actress, known for portraying Felicity Smoak on The CW television series Arrow.
Rickards was born and raised in British Columbia. Beginning on her career path at a young age, she introduced herself to musical theatre and dance, with the hope of later introducing herself to more serious acting. She graduated from high school early and attended the Vancouver Film School, completing the Acting Essentials Program. After completing the program, she attended an open call audition, which gained her an agent. She studied at the Alida Vocal Studio in Vancouver.
Rickards appeared in the video of the Nickelback single "Never Gonna Be Alone" in 2008 and, after some minor roles, was cast as Felicity Smoak in the TV series Arrow in 2012. Originally signed as a one-episode guest star, her chemistry with the show's star Stephen Amell coupled with positive fan reaction as well as her sarcastic quips led to her first being signed as a recurring co-star in the rest of the first season, and then as a regular character for the second season. The following year she landed the role of Lauren Phillips in the television movie Romeo Killer: The Chris Porco Story.
Convention Guest Appearances
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2024
- Supanova Comic-Con & Gaming - Gold Coast 2024 - April 13-14, 2024 in Broadbeach, Queensland, Australia
- Supanova Comic-Con & Gaming - Melbourne 2024 - April 6-7, 2024 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Lexington Comic & Toy Convention 2024 - March 7-10, 2024 in Lexington, KY 2023
- GalaxyCon Austin 2023 - September 1-3, 2023 in Austin, TX
Fan Expo Canada 2023 - August 24-27, 2023 in Toronto, ON, CanadaCancelled AppearanceFan Expo Denver 2023 - June 30 - July 2, 2023 in Denver, COCancelled Appearance- Fan Expo Philadelphia 2023 - June 2-4, 2023 in Philadelphia, PA
- Motor City Comic Con 2023 - May 19-21, 2023 in Novi, MI
Supanova Comic-Con & Gaming - Melbourne 2023 - April 22-23, 2023 in Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaCancelled AppearanceSupanova Comic-Con & Gaming - Gold Coast 2023 - April 15-16, 2023 in Broadbeach, Queensland, AustraliaCancelled AppearanceEmerald City Comic Con 2023 - March 2-5, 2023 in Seattle, WACancelled Appearance 2022Dallas Fan Festival 2022 - October 14-16, 2022 in Irving, TXCancelled Appearance- FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention 2022 - September 22-24, 2022 in Salt Lake City, UT
Dragon Con 2022 - September 1-5, 2022 in Atlanta, GACancelled Appearance 2020- Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo 2020 - February 28 - March 1, 2020 in Chicago, IL 2019
- MCM Comic Con London 2019 - May 24-26, 2019 in London, UK 2018
- Heroes & Villains Fan Fest London 2018 - May 26-27, 2018 in London, UK
- Walker Stalker / Heroes & Villains Fan Fest Chicago 2018 - April 7-8, 2018 in Rosemont, IL
- Walker Staker / Heroes & Villains Fan Fest Portland 2018 - January 13-14, 2018 in Portland, OR 2017
- Heroes & Villains Fan Fest San Jose 2017 - December 2-3, 2017 in San Jose, CA
- Heroes & Villains Fan Fest Atlanta 2017 - November 18-19, 2017 in Atlanta, GA
- Heroes & Villains Fan Fest London 2017 - May 27-28, 2017 in London, UK
15 confirmed guest appearances