If it wasn’t for their love and emotional support I would not be where I am today. I also had an incredible support system from my mom and dad that encouraged me to dig deep and conquer my dreams! I had so much self-belief and had a dream that was such a burning fire inside of me that none of it intimidated me. M&C: It had to be hard at such a young age to be in Hollywood just starting with no real financial safety net, how did you cope and handle this? Who gave you your first big acting break?ĪJ: There’s many times that I look back on my journey and I know how hard the struggle was for me. Both Canada and Ireland are near and dear to my heart for various reasons. It’s where I discovered that I wanted to be an actor and it would be really amazing to have it come full circle. ![]() however, I would love more than anything to go to Ireland to do a play of some sort. It’s been a while since I’ve returned to either due to my schedule, having kids etc. I lived out of my car for over a year but to be honest I wouldn’t trade any of those moments for they have defined who I am today as an artist, a husband, a father and a man. Monsters and Critics: You are a Dublin native, how has transitioning as a teenage actor living and working in Vancouver, Canada and then to the USA gone for you, and do you return frequently back to Ireland, or is British Columbia, Canada considered more “home” for you?ĪJ Buckley: It hasn’t been an easy road by any sense. We spoke to this amazing actor about his current slate: When AJ isn’t on set or working on one of his businesses, he actively supports men’s cancer charities and child welfare projects. This dad entrepreneur is the co-founder of Paperclip, an innovative line of high-end diaper bags designed for modern parenthood. On top of all of this, he has a thriving company too. It was after his breakout role in the film Disturbing Behavior that director David Nutter suggested he move to Los Angeles. Growing up in British Columbia, he began his acting career guest-starring on shows such as The X-Files filmed in BC. We have previewed the first episode and it’s one to watch for!īorn in Ireland, AJ immigrated to Canada at the age of six. AJ also recently starred as a misfit cop in the critically acclaimed CBC drama series Pure, which will debut on WGN America on Wednesday, January 23 at 10/9c.
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