Personal details
- Birth Date: 1977-02-09
- Height: 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
- Birth Location: Dublin, Ireland
- Parents: Patricia Buckley
- Professions: Actor, Producer, Director
A.J. Buckley—yeah, that dude’s got quite the backstory. Born smack in the middle of Dublin, Ireland on February 9, 1977, he didn’t exactly take the boring route to Hollywood. Growing up in Ireland, then bouncing over to Canada with his family, his accent’s probably as confused as the rest of us after a long night out. But hey, it works for him. He’s probably best known for his role in CSI: NY, especially if you were glued to your TV in the late 2000s. Buckley played Adam Ross, the quirky, tech-savvy lab guy who could hack into anything, but probably couldn’t hack his way out of a paper bag in real life. People loved him for that mix of nerdy genius and awkward charm—like, he’d spout off some high-tech jargon, then nearly trip over his own feet five seconds later. But Buckley’s not just a one-trick pony. He’s popped up in all sorts of stuff—think supernatural thrillers, sitcoms, gritty dramas, you name it. The man hustles. He’s also taken a stab at producing, because apparently just being on screen wasn’t enough. If you dive into his filmography, you’ll see he’s been grinding away for years, no stranger to weird indie flicks or big network hits. Honestly, if you’re looking for an actor who can jump from crime scene labs to supernatural showdowns, Buckley’s your guy. He’s got that “everyman” vibe, but with a little extra weirdness thrown in—makes you wonder what kind of stories he could tell over a pint.
Dragged across the Atlantic from Dublin to the States at just six, our main character basically gets a whole new world dumped on his lap before he’s even figured out how to tie his shoes. Suddenly, he’s caught between Irish roots and the wild, messy promise of America. Think playground fights over accents, family dinners that somehow taste like homesickness, and a mom who still calls dinner “tea.” He’s got to figure out his spot—does he cling to the stories his dad tells about foggy streets back home, or dive headfirst into baseball and peanut butter? The kid’s life turns into a juggling act: old friends left behind, new ones he doesn’t quite get yet, and parents who are just as lost. Every day feels like trying to translate a joke nobody else finds funny. Growing up isn’t easy, but add in two continents? That’s a whole other level of chaos.
February 9, 1977
5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Dublin, Ireland
Patricia Buckley and Surekha
48 years old