KJ Apa
KJ Apa | |
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Apa at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival | |
| Born | Keneti James Fitzgerald Apa 17 June 1997 Auckland, New Zealand |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Michael Jones (uncle) |
| Awards | Full list |
Keneti James Fitzgerald Apa (born 17 June 1997), known by his stage name KJ Apa, is a New Zealand actor. He gained recognition for playing Kane Jenkins in the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street (2013–2015) and Archie Andrews in the CW teen drama series Riverdale (2017–2023). He has also starred in the adventure drama film A Dog's Purpose (2017), the teen drama film The Hate U Give (2018), and the romantic drama film I Still Believe (2020). In 2021, Apa released his debut solo album, the indie folk-rock album Clocks.