Who is Emily Rickards? Everything You Need to Know

Quick Facts

Canadian Celebrities Born In July

Also Known As: Emily Bett Rickards

Age: 33 Years, 33 Year Old Females

Family:

mother: Diane Greig

Actresses Canadian Women

Height: 5'5" (165 cm), 5'5" Females

Notable Alumni: Vancouver Film School

City: Vancouver, Canada

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education: Vancouver Film School

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Does Emily Rickards have any upcoming projects?

Yes, Emily Rickards is set to star in the upcoming film "Funny Story."
2

What is Emily Rickards' background in acting?

Emily Rickards started her acting career in theater before transitioning to television and film.
3

Is Emily Rickards active on social media?

Yes, Emily Rickards is active on social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter.
4

Has Emily Rickards ever worked on any projects outside of acting?

Yes, Emily Rickards has used her creativity to direct and produce short films in addition to her acting work.
5

What are some of Emily Rickards' interests outside of acting?

Emily Rickards is known for her passion for environmental causes and has been involved in various charitable initiatives.

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Career

Emily Bett Rickards started her acting career with theatre productions and later completed her Acting Essentials Program from the Vancouver Film School. She appeared in the 2009 music video ‘Never Gonna Be Alone’ by the Canadian rock band ‘Nickelback’. She appeared in a short film titled ‘Bacon and Eggs’ in 2012 and later that year, appeared in a Direct-to-video film ‘Flicka: Country Pride’ as ‘Mary Malone’. In the short film ‘Random Acts of Romance,’ she appeared alongside Amanda Tapping, Robert Moloney, and Laura Bertram.

In 2012, she was also signed for the role of ‘Felicity Smoak / Overwatch’, in the American superhero television series ‘Arrow’. Her character was of a computer nerd who fights alongside the protagonist of the show to save the Star City. The character and the series were based on the DC comics and featured a touch of improvisation from the creator of the show Greg Berlanti. She was initially part of the show for just one season but before it was aired, the producer and her co-star spoke highly of her to the Warner Brothers team. She was eventually given a regular role and the makers of the show gave her character more prominence.

Rickards reprised the same role in the spinoff shows which were collectively named as the ‘Arrowverse’. The first show was ‘The Flash’ in which she first appeared in 2014 and since then has made eight appearances. She then appeared in ‘Legends of Tomorrow’ in the 2016-17 season in four episodes. She also appeared in the series ‘Supergirl’ in the episode ‘Crisis on Earth X, Part 1’.

In addition, Rickards appeared in the recurring role of ‘Felicity Smoak’ in two web series, ‘Arrow: Blood Rush’ in 2013, and later in ‘Vixen’ (voice role 2015-16 season). She portrayed ‘Genevieve Kreme’ in the web series ‘Paranormal Solutions Inc.’ in 2016.

Rickards hasn’t yet managed to get a lead role in a film but has appeared in a few films in supporting roles. In the 2014 family drama film ‘Cowgirls 'n Angels: Dakota's Summer’, she portrayed the character of ‘Kristen Rose’ and appeared alongside Haley Ramm. Then she appeared in the film, ‘Brooklyn’ (2015), portraying the character of ‘Patty McGuire’. Later in 2018, she is all set to appear in the movie ‘Slumber.’

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Personal Life

Emily Bett Rickards was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, on July 24, 1991, to Dr. Diane Greig, a dream psychotherapist by profession. She took interest in acting from her childhood and later appeared in theatre productions. She enrolled at the Vancouver Film School for her Acting Essentials Program and later went to Alida Vocal Studio in Vancouver.

Facts About Emily Rickards

Emily Bett Rickards, known for her role as Felicity Smoak on the TV show Arrow, is an accomplished Broadway actress and has appeared in several stage productions before transitioning to television.

Off-screen, Emily is known for her quirky sense of humor and infectious laughter, which often lightens the mood on set.

Emily is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness and has worked with various organizations to promote mental wellness and self-care.

In addition to her acting skills, Emily is also a talented singer and has showcased her vocal abilities in several projects outside of acting.

Emily is a dedicated animal lover and actively supports animal rescue organizations, often using her platform to raise awareness for pet adoption and animal welfare issues.

Emily Rickards Biography

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Does Emily Rickards have any upcoming projects?

What is Emily Rickards' background in acting?

Is Emily Rickards active on social media?

Has Emily Rickards ever worked on any projects outside of acting?

What are some of Emily Rickards' interests outside of acting?