KJ Apa
Actor · Producer · TV star
Known for
KJ Apa is a New Zealand actor best known for playing Archie Andrews in the CW series Riverdale (2017-2023), based on the Archie Comics characters. He also starred in the biographical drama I Still Believe (2020). His career began in New Zealand television before he moved into American film and television productions. He has continued to build a career beyond his breakout teen-drama role.
KJ Apa
Actor · Producer · TV star
12 Movies · 2 Series
Known for
KJ Apa is a New Zealand actor best known for playing Archie Andrews in the CW series Riverdale (2017-2023), based on the Archie Comics characters. He also starred in the biographical drama I Still Believe (2020). His career began in New Zealand television before he moved into American film and television productions. He has continued to build a career beyond his breakout teen-drama role.
Movies
Plays Teen Ethan
A Dog's Purpose
2017
Plays Jack
The Map That Leads to You
2025
Plays Nico
Songbird
2020
Plays Jeremy Camp
I Still Believe
2020
Plays Gene
A Very Jonas Christmas Movie
2025
Plays Chris Bryant
The Hate U Give
2018
Plays Rob
Let's Have Kids!
2026
Producer
Plays Wes Neal
One Fast Move
2024
Plays Griffin
The Last Summer
2019
Plays Jimmy Stewart
Jimmy
2026
Plays Niko
Dead Reckoning
2020
Latest Trailers
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Jimmy
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is KJ Apa and where are they from?
KJ Apa is 29 years old, born on June 17, 1997 in Auckland, New Zealand.
What are the most famous roles of KJ Apa?
KJ Apa is best known for roles in A Dog's Purpose, The Hate U Give, The Last Summer.
How many movies has KJ Apa been in?
Over a 9-year career (since 2017), KJ Apa has appeared in 12 movies and 2 TV shows.
What was KJ Apa's first movie?
The career of KJ Apa began with A Dog's Purpose (2017).
What is KJ Apa's most recent movie or series?
KJ Apa's most recent release is Let's Have Kids!, which premiered on October 13, 2026.
What TV shows has KJ Apa appeared in?
On television, KJ Apa has appeared in Riverdale, Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Shortland Street, Teen Choice Awards.
Does KJ Apa have any upcoming projects?
Yes, KJ Apa's upcoming work includes: Jimmy (2026).
KJ Apa
1997-06-17 · Auckland, New Zealand
Keneti James Fitzgerald Apa (born 17 June 1997) is a New Zealand actor, singer, and musician. He began acting playing Kane Jenkins in the New Zealand primetime soap opera Shortland Street from 2013 to 2015. Apa is best known for portraying Archie Andrews on The CW television series Riverdale (2017-2023), for which he won a Saturn Award for Best Breakthrough Performance.