KJ Apa
Biography
KJ Apa is a New Zealand actor and singer. He began acting in the New Zealand primetime soap opera Shortland Street, playing the role of Kane Jenkins from 2013 to 2015. Apa is also known for his portrayal of Archie Andrews in the television series Riverdale, which aired from 2017 to 2023. He has appeared in numerous other shows and movies, with a total of 24 acting credits. Apa's work has been recognized in the entertainment industry, with a Saturn Award for Best Breakthrough Performance. He was born on June 17, 1997, in Auckland, New Zealand.
Career overview
KJ Apa is a New Zealand actor who began his acting career playing Kane Jenkins in the New Zealand primetime soap opera Shortland Street from 2013 to 2015. He gained recognition for this role. Apa is best known for portraying Archie Andrews on The CW television series Riverdale, a role he held from 2017 to 2023.
Apa's acting credits include multiple roles in television and film. He has appeared in at least 24 known credits. His work in Riverdale earned him a Saturn Award for Best Breakthrough Performance. Apa's acting career spans over a decade, with his early work in New Zealand television and later success in a major American television series.
Apa's portrayal of Archie Andrews on Riverdale is his most notable role to date. His performance in the series has contributed to his recognition as an actor. Apa's career has seen him transition from a New Zealand soap opera to a major American television series, showcasing his versatility as an actor.
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- Jimmy (2026) as Jimmy Stewart
- The Map That Leads to You (2025) as Jack
- A Very Jonas Christmas Movie (2025) as Gene
- One Fast Move (2024) as Wes Neal
- One Fast Move (2024) Executive Producer
- I Still Believe (2020) as Jeremy Camp
- Songbird (2020) as Nico
- Dead Reckoning (2020) as Niko
- The Last Summer (2019) as Griffin
- The Hate U Give (2018) as Chris Bryant
- Riverdale (2017) as Archie Andrews
- A Dog's Purpose (2017) as Teen Ethan
- The Cul de Sac (2016) as Jack
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Teen Choice Awards (1999) as Self - Presenter
- Shortland Street (1992) as Kane Jenkins
- White Elephant
- Gable
- Let's Have Kids! as Rob
- Untitled Sublime Biopic as Bradley Nowell
- Falling as Jack
- Falling Executive Producer
- West Pointer
- West Pointer Executive Producer
- Inside Job as Reagan Ridley