Welcome to the Official Website of AJ Donnelly
Who is AJ Donnelly?
My name is AJ Donnelly and I’m a British actor and voice artist (which is presumably why you’re here!)
Though the name ‘AJ Donnelly’ is only a stage name I’ve been using since 2013, I have been acting since I was 7 years old when I played Father Bear in my primary school’s production of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. From then on, I knew I wanted to be an actor, and have been lucky enough to see that dream realised in over 40 TV shows, movies and stage shows, in a variety of roles both big and small.
Aside from acting on stage and screen, I have also narrated books and TV shows, leant my voice to textbooks and test materials and hosted shows about travel and culture in China, together with creating my own content about my life and travels. I like keeping busy!
Acting is my passion
While I put my heart into everything I am lucky enough to have the opportunity to be part of, acting will always be my number one passion. I was bullied every day of school, from day one until my late teens, and during those years, the only time I felt comfortable and unafraid was when I was acting. Every time I was on stage, all my doubts, insecurities, and fears disappeared. I could be anyone, do anything and no one could judge me or hurt me. For a young child who was often lonely and afraid, it was the ultimate form of escape. It was like being a superhero. Except I didn’t need a mask, just a script and an audience!
From my first performance, I knew acting was my greatest love and passion. Today, I no longer need acting as a way to protect myself, but I take every role as a sacred duty, an opportunity to connect with people and bring a little bit of escapism into their lives, whether through comedy or drama. And it’s a duty I take very seriously but have great fun whilst going so!
Of course I have a fancy IMDb page, Equity UK (the UK actors union) membership and some other “necessary” acting profiles, which help me find new challenges and opportunities to reach more people. But you’re already here, so grab a coffee, take a look at my photos, and videos, see my filmography on my profile, read my full life story (thus far!), or follow me online to let me know what you think of my most recent performances and let’s see where this crazy path takes us!
PS. Please click here for a downloadable version of AJ’s recent acting resume. For a downloadable pdf with AJ’s latest headshots, please click here.
