Biography
AJ Donnelly is a versatile actor and voice artist, known for his physical and vocal transformations, and for bringing complex, authentic characters to life on stage and screen. Originally from Bedford, England, AJ discovered his love for performance at the age of seven, cutting his teeth in school theatre productions before developing a passion for physical comedy with the community theatre troupe Bedford Marionettes. After stepping away from the stage at 21, he returned to acting in 2011, re-immersing himself in theatre before expanding into television and feature films. Often cast as intense or antagonistic figures, he has demonstrated a wide range across genres, from dark drama to light-hearted comedy. With strong adaptability and improvisational instincts, he brings specificity, range, and depth to every role. Over the past decade, his work has grown to include more than 40 stage, television, and film credits across a wide range of productions. It spans major productions, independent films, and theatre, building a reputation for versatility and deep character work. He has collaborated with internationally acclaimed directors such as Zhang Yimou and Zhang Mo (Snipers), Andrew…
Movies & TV Shows
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Detective Chinatown 1900 (2025) — Thomas Lawrence
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Sky Hunter (2017) — Vladimir
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Snipers (2022) — Captain Williams
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The Volunteers: To the War (2023) — Omar Nelson Bradley
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The Dumpling Queen (2025) — Mr. Closwood
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You are the Best (2025) — Arenberg
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Burning Stars (2024) — Officer Nielsen
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Chosen (2018) — Executor
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South Island (2018) — Big Boss
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The Ying River (2015) — General Gross
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Scorpion Task (2017) — Grant Hadley
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Dank Frank (2025) — News Anchor
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Empty Gun — Mr. Roberts
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The Thirteen-Hongs in Canton — Andrew Williams