AJ Donnelly - Actor & Voice Artist
@ajdonnelly.bsky.social
🤓 Human. Husband. Dog lover. Geek. Attempted-humorist. Ranter.
🎭 Also an actor!
🎞 See my credits on IMDb @ imdb.me/AJDonnelly
😎 Or visit my LinkTree ⬇️ to learn more about me!
🎥 linktr.ee/AJDonnelly
⭐ Seeking Representation!
🎭 Also an actor!
🎞 See my credits on IMDb @ imdb.me/AJDonnelly
😎 Or visit my LinkTree ⬇️ to learn more about me!
🎥 linktr.ee/AJDonnelly
⭐ Seeking Representation!
I don't hide my opinion that micro-dramas aren't always high quality and as such I've never accepted a role in one. 🫣
But when a casting director tells you they need a wizard and playing a wizard is high on your bucket list, who's going to say no?! 😄
#art #actorslife #microdrama #film #HarryPotter
But when a casting director tells you they need a wizard and playing a wizard is high on your bucket list, who's going to say no?! 😄
#art #actorslife #microdrama #film #HarryPotter
November 21, 2025 at 10:42 AM
I don't hide my opinion that micro-dramas aren't always high quality and as such I've never accepted a role in one. 🫣
But when a casting director tells you they need a wizard and playing a wizard is high on your bucket list, who's going to say no?! 😄
#art #actorslife #microdrama #film #HarryPotter
But when a casting director tells you they need a wizard and playing a wizard is high on your bucket list, who's going to say no?! 😄
#art #actorslife #microdrama #film #HarryPotter
There have been a lot of ups and downs over the past few months (and it's probably not over yet...)
But no matter what's going on, if you can take a moment (or even several hours!) of Zen, it can really help calm even the most hectic of seas...☕🌳🍁
#coffee #art #artist #photography #b&w #actorslife
But no matter what's going on, if you can take a moment (or even several hours!) of Zen, it can really help calm even the most hectic of seas...☕🌳🍁
#coffee #art #artist #photography #b&w #actorslife
November 10, 2025 at 10:23 AM
There have been a lot of ups and downs over the past few months (and it's probably not over yet...)
But no matter what's going on, if you can take a moment (or even several hours!) of Zen, it can really help calm even the most hectic of seas...☕🌳🍁
#coffee #art #artist #photography #b&w #actorslife
But no matter what's going on, if you can take a moment (or even several hours!) of Zen, it can really help calm even the most hectic of seas...☕🌳🍁
#coffee #art #artist #photography #b&w #actorslife
Back in September, one week before my cancer surgery, I had the honor of joining my first ever 48 Hour Film Project. 🔥
I'll share the final Directors Cut as soon as it's finished. For now, some pics! 🎬
Oh, we also won 'Best On-screen Couple'. Yay! 😁
#shortfilm #48hfp #filmmaking #art #nonprofit
I'll share the final Directors Cut as soon as it's finished. For now, some pics! 🎬
Oh, we also won 'Best On-screen Couple'. Yay! 😁
#shortfilm #48hfp #filmmaking #art #nonprofit
November 3, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Back in September, one week before my cancer surgery, I had the honor of joining my first ever 48 Hour Film Project. 🔥
I'll share the final Directors Cut as soon as it's finished. For now, some pics! 🎬
Oh, we also won 'Best On-screen Couple'. Yay! 😁
#shortfilm #48hfp #filmmaking #art #nonprofit
I'll share the final Directors Cut as soon as it's finished. For now, some pics! 🎬
Oh, we also won 'Best On-screen Couple'. Yay! 😁
#shortfilm #48hfp #filmmaking #art #nonprofit
It's been almost a year since I was last in my 'Chinese hometown' Shijiazhuang, and I miss it SO much. 🥺
Fingers crossed I'll be back soon and have the chance to finish filming my '25th Chinaversary' documentary that I started last year. I can't wait! 🤗
#China #art #photography #workingactor
Fingers crossed I'll be back soon and have the chance to finish filming my '25th Chinaversary' documentary that I started last year. I can't wait! 🤗
#China #art #photography #workingactor
October 29, 2025 at 12:55 PM
It's been almost a year since I was last in my 'Chinese hometown' Shijiazhuang, and I miss it SO much. 🥺
Fingers crossed I'll be back soon and have the chance to finish filming my '25th Chinaversary' documentary that I started last year. I can't wait! 🤗
#China #art #photography #workingactor
Fingers crossed I'll be back soon and have the chance to finish filming my '25th Chinaversary' documentary that I started last year. I can't wait! 🤗
#China #art #photography #workingactor
What do you think of my new profile pic? 😎
I've struggled for a long time to break out of my 'type' as a villain. But at the end of the day, cast is cast!
So I'll go with this face for a while. At least it matches my inner appearance... 😜
#actorslife #workingactor #art #photography #model
I've struggled for a long time to break out of my 'type' as a villain. But at the end of the day, cast is cast!
So I'll go with this face for a while. At least it matches my inner appearance... 😜
#actorslife #workingactor #art #photography #model
October 21, 2025 at 9:29 AM
What do you think of my new profile pic? 😎
I've struggled for a long time to break out of my 'type' as a villain. But at the end of the day, cast is cast!
So I'll go with this face for a while. At least it matches my inner appearance... 😜
#actorslife #workingactor #art #photography #model
I've struggled for a long time to break out of my 'type' as a villain. But at the end of the day, cast is cast!
So I'll go with this face for a while. At least it matches my inner appearance... 😜
#actorslife #workingactor #art #photography #model
Been meaning to post these for a while, but obviously 'things' have kept me busy recently! ☺️
But how ADORABLE are these! True, a touch of artistic license was taken with the first one, but the fact that a fan would even take the time to draw these is amazing! 🔥
#art #drawings #actorslife #cartoon
But how ADORABLE are these! True, a touch of artistic license was taken with the first one, but the fact that a fan would even take the time to draw these is amazing! 🔥
#art #drawings #actorslife #cartoon
October 20, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Been meaning to post these for a while, but obviously 'things' have kept me busy recently! ☺️
But how ADORABLE are these! True, a touch of artistic license was taken with the first one, but the fact that a fan would even take the time to draw these is amazing! 🔥
#art #drawings #actorslife #cartoon
But how ADORABLE are these! True, a touch of artistic license was taken with the first one, but the fact that a fan would even take the time to draw these is amazing! 🔥
#art #drawings #actorslife #cartoon
That. Is. A. Wrap. 🎉
My first student film. Surgery days before, frequent hospital visits during and the never-ending pain of my wound and (still) torn ankle. Wasn't easy.
But everyone involved was so awesome it's guaranteed to be something epic! ✊🔥
#indiefilm #studentfilm #actorslife
My first student film. Surgery days before, frequent hospital visits during and the never-ending pain of my wound and (still) torn ankle. Wasn't easy.
But everyone involved was so awesome it's guaranteed to be something epic! ✊🔥
#indiefilm #studentfilm #actorslife
October 15, 2025 at 4:42 PM
That. Is. A. Wrap. 🎉
My first student film. Surgery days before, frequent hospital visits during and the never-ending pain of my wound and (still) torn ankle. Wasn't easy.
But everyone involved was so awesome it's guaranteed to be something epic! ✊🔥
#indiefilm #studentfilm #actorslife
My first student film. Surgery days before, frequent hospital visits during and the never-ending pain of my wound and (still) torn ankle. Wasn't easy.
But everyone involved was so awesome it's guaranteed to be something epic! ✊🔥
#indiefilm #studentfilm #actorslife
It's been a while since I posted, and this is why. 🏥🤕💉
Was diagnosed with skin cancer in late August, and went in for surgery mid-September. Healing is slow, and I could end up permanently scarred. But no matter what, now just staying strong! 🔥♥️
#AJDonnelly #skincancer #skincancerawareness #love
Was diagnosed with skin cancer in late August, and went in for surgery mid-September. Healing is slow, and I could end up permanently scarred. But no matter what, now just staying strong! 🔥♥️
#AJDonnelly #skincancer #skincancerawareness #love
October 6, 2025 at 2:13 PM
It's been a while since I posted, and this is why. 🏥🤕💉
Was diagnosed with skin cancer in late August, and went in for surgery mid-September. Healing is slow, and I could end up permanently scarred. But no matter what, now just staying strong! 🔥♥️
#AJDonnelly #skincancer #skincancerawareness #love
Was diagnosed with skin cancer in late August, and went in for surgery mid-September. Healing is slow, and I could end up permanently scarred. But no matter what, now just staying strong! 🔥♥️
#AJDonnelly #skincancer #skincancerawareness #love
Weekend Movie Time! ♥️🎞️
On the schedule;
1) 12+1 Chairs - the 1969 version of the Russian novel (saw it mentioned on Reddit today 🤷♂️)
2) The Naked Gun - OG movie in preparation for watching the new one (plus my wife hasn't seen it! 😲)
What's on your watch list? 🍿
#movie #bluefilm #popcornweekend
On the schedule;
1) 12+1 Chairs - the 1969 version of the Russian novel (saw it mentioned on Reddit today 🤷♂️)
2) The Naked Gun - OG movie in preparation for watching the new one (plus my wife hasn't seen it! 😲)
What's on your watch list? 🍿
#movie #bluefilm #popcornweekend
August 8, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Weekend Movie Time! ♥️🎞️
On the schedule;
1) 12+1 Chairs - the 1969 version of the Russian novel (saw it mentioned on Reddit today 🤷♂️)
2) The Naked Gun - OG movie in preparation for watching the new one (plus my wife hasn't seen it! 😲)
What's on your watch list? 🍿
#movie #bluefilm #popcornweekend
On the schedule;
1) 12+1 Chairs - the 1969 version of the Russian novel (saw it mentioned on Reddit today 🤷♂️)
2) The Naked Gun - OG movie in preparation for watching the new one (plus my wife hasn't seen it! 😲)
What's on your watch list? 🍿
#movie #bluefilm #popcornweekend
We found Mr. Percy 2 years ago. We fostered him for a year before he found his forever home with a loving mama. A perfect dog-rescue success story! 😊😊
Mr. P's back with us while his mama's on holiday. It's so nice to see this little chunk again! 🐶♥️
#dog #dogslife #rescuedog #adoptdontshop #poodle
Mr. P's back with us while his mama's on holiday. It's so nice to see this little chunk again! 🐶♥️
#dog #dogslife #rescuedog #adoptdontshop #poodle
August 6, 2025 at 4:55 PM
We found Mr. Percy 2 years ago. We fostered him for a year before he found his forever home with a loving mama. A perfect dog-rescue success story! 😊😊
Mr. P's back with us while his mama's on holiday. It's so nice to see this little chunk again! 🐶♥️
#dog #dogslife #rescuedog #adoptdontshop #poodle
Mr. P's back with us while his mama's on holiday. It's so nice to see this little chunk again! 🐶♥️
#dog #dogslife #rescuedog #adoptdontshop #poodle
Is this a publicity stunt by @gog.com? Yeah, maybe.
Does that mean it shouldn't be lauded and applauded? Hell no!
No matter what kind of games you like, if you believe in freedom of choice & freedom of voice, support this now!
items.gog.com/freedomtobuy...
#censorship #freedomofspeech #gaming
Does that mean it shouldn't be lauded and applauded? Hell no!
No matter what kind of games you like, if you believe in freedom of choice & freedom of voice, support this now!
items.gog.com/freedomtobuy...
#censorship #freedomofspeech #gaming
August 3, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Is this a publicity stunt by @gog.com? Yeah, maybe.
Does that mean it shouldn't be lauded and applauded? Hell no!
No matter what kind of games you like, if you believe in freedom of choice & freedom of voice, support this now!
items.gog.com/freedomtobuy...
#censorship #freedomofspeech #gaming
Does that mean it shouldn't be lauded and applauded? Hell no!
No matter what kind of games you like, if you believe in freedom of choice & freedom of voice, support this now!
items.gog.com/freedomtobuy...
#censorship #freedomofspeech #gaming
🎬 '1840' has officially begun filming! Directed by Yin Li, the movie tells the story of the events leading to the First Opium War in China.
🔥 I'm very honored to play the role of British merchant Lancelot Dent and to be part of telling this important story!
#movie #actorslife #China #art #history
🔥 I'm very honored to play the role of British merchant Lancelot Dent and to be part of telling this important story!
#movie #actorslife #China #art #history
July 31, 2025 at 8:48 AM
🎬 '1840' has officially begun filming! Directed by Yin Li, the movie tells the story of the events leading to the First Opium War in China.
🔥 I'm very honored to play the role of British merchant Lancelot Dent and to be part of telling this important story!
#movie #actorslife #China #art #history
🔥 I'm very honored to play the role of British merchant Lancelot Dent and to be part of telling this important story!
#movie #actorslife #China #art #history
Still in Hengdian, China, filming my role for the movie 'War 1840'. I can't share actual performance/BTS photos, but I can share an artistic perspective of my time on this production so far! 🎬🔥🥸
I call this shot 'The Actors Perspective' 😎
#War1840 #movie #Hengdian #art #actorslife #AJDonnelly
I call this shot 'The Actors Perspective' 😎
#War1840 #movie #Hengdian #art #actorslife #AJDonnelly
July 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Still in Hengdian, China, filming my role for the movie 'War 1840'. I can't share actual performance/BTS photos, but I can share an artistic perspective of my time on this production so far! 🎬🔥🥸
I call this shot 'The Actors Perspective' 😎
#War1840 #movie #Hengdian #art #actorslife #AJDonnelly
I call this shot 'The Actors Perspective' 😎
#War1840 #movie #Hengdian #art #actorslife #AJDonnelly
Back in black (and with hair!) baby! 🤣
So glad to be back on set in Hengdian, starring in the lastest epic historical drama from director Yin Li《War 1840》about the First Opium War in China! 😎
Let's get this started! 🎬🔥
#movie #Hengdian #actorslife #China #War1840
So glad to be back on set in Hengdian, starring in the lastest epic historical drama from director Yin Li《War 1840》about the First Opium War in China! 😎
Let's get this started! 🎬🔥
#movie #Hengdian #actorslife #China #War1840
July 13, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Back in black (and with hair!) baby! 🤣
So glad to be back on set in Hengdian, starring in the lastest epic historical drama from director Yin Li《War 1840》about the First Opium War in China! 😎
Let's get this started! 🎬🔥
#movie #Hengdian #actorslife #China #War1840
So glad to be back on set in Hengdian, starring in the lastest epic historical drama from director Yin Li《War 1840》about the First Opium War in China! 😎
Let's get this started! 🎬🔥
#movie #Hengdian #actorslife #China #War1840
I don't like leaving the house. But when it's to record at my favorite studio in Beijing, it's not too bad! 😜🎙️🔥
#actorslife #voiceartists #NOTAI #RealVoiceArtist #voicework #studio #art
#actorslife #voiceartists #NOTAI #RealVoiceArtist #voicework #studio #art
June 27, 2025 at 7:45 AM
I don't like leaving the house. But when it's to record at my favorite studio in Beijing, it's not too bad! 😜🎙️🔥
#actorslife #voiceartists #NOTAI #RealVoiceArtist #voicework #studio #art
#actorslife #voiceartists #NOTAI #RealVoiceArtist #voicework #studio #art
I recently auditioned for the role of man who'd suffered a #TraumaticBrainInjury. In the end, I ended up being cast in a smaller, yet potentially even more interesting (and definitely more challenging for me!) role.
Can't wait to share more details soon! 🎬🔥😎
#casting #audition #actorslife #actor
Can't wait to share more details soon! 🎬🔥😎
#casting #audition #actorslife #actor
June 24, 2025 at 8:19 AM
I recently auditioned for the role of man who'd suffered a #TraumaticBrainInjury. In the end, I ended up being cast in a smaller, yet potentially even more interesting (and definitely more challenging for me!) role.
Can't wait to share more details soon! 🎬🔥😎
#casting #audition #actorslife #actor
Can't wait to share more details soon! 🎬🔥😎
#casting #audition #actorslife #actor
Another day, another audition. 😎
I can't say too much about it, and of course have zero expectations, but it's a super cool project that would be super cool to be part of. Watch this space! 😁
#actorslife #casting #audition #headshots
I can't say too much about it, and of course have zero expectations, but it's a super cool project that would be super cool to be part of. Watch this space! 😁
#actorslife #casting #audition #headshots
June 13, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Another day, another audition. 😎
I can't say too much about it, and of course have zero expectations, but it's a super cool project that would be super cool to be part of. Watch this space! 😁
#actorslife #casting #audition #headshots
I can't say too much about it, and of course have zero expectations, but it's a super cool project that would be super cool to be part of. Watch this space! 😁
#actorslife #casting #audition #headshots
SO EXCITED for this!! It's going to mean getting up at 6am, but this is too good an opportunity to miss! 🤩
#Theatre #Broadway #CNN #GeorgeClooney #StageLife #Inspiration #ActorsLife
edition.cnn.com/good-night-a...
#Theatre #Broadway #CNN #GeorgeClooney #StageLife #Inspiration #ActorsLife
edition.cnn.com/good-night-a...
June 7, 2025 at 9:20 AM
SO EXCITED for this!! It's going to mean getting up at 6am, but this is too good an opportunity to miss! 🤩
#Theatre #Broadway #CNN #GeorgeClooney #StageLife #Inspiration #ActorsLife
edition.cnn.com/good-night-a...
#Theatre #Broadway #CNN #GeorgeClooney #StageLife #Inspiration #ActorsLife
edition.cnn.com/good-night-a...
In Hengdian last week after 3 years away and SO happy to be back (even though I'm still off my feet)! 😁
There to meet a director about a possible role in his upcoming TV show (but also to catch up with some of my fave peeps!) ♥️
Fingers crossed! 😎
#AJDonnelly #actorslife #casting #Hengdian
There to meet a director about a possible role in his upcoming TV show (but also to catch up with some of my fave peeps!) ♥️
Fingers crossed! 😎
#AJDonnelly #actorslife #casting #Hengdian
June 3, 2025 at 7:24 AM
In Hengdian last week after 3 years away and SO happy to be back (even though I'm still off my feet)! 😁
There to meet a director about a possible role in his upcoming TV show (but also to catch up with some of my fave peeps!) ♥️
Fingers crossed! 😎
#AJDonnelly #actorslife #casting #Hengdian
There to meet a director about a possible role in his upcoming TV show (but also to catch up with some of my fave peeps!) ♥️
Fingers crossed! 😎
#AJDonnelly #actorslife #casting #Hengdian
A few photos from the self-tape I did a few weeks back. This wasn't an audition, but a scene for the upcoming indie movie 'Dank Frank'. It's going to be very interesting to see how it turns out! 😜
#actorslife #britishactor #selftape #indie #filmmaking
#actorslife #britishactor #selftape #indie #filmmaking
May 22, 2025 at 7:54 AM
A few photos from the self-tape I did a few weeks back. This wasn't an audition, but a scene for the upcoming indie movie 'Dank Frank'. It's going to be very interesting to see how it turns out! 😜
#actorslife #britishactor #selftape #indie #filmmaking
#actorslife #britishactor #selftape #indie #filmmaking
A few weekends ago, we spent two days with Paws Love, an organization dedicated to rescuing and rehoming stray cats and dogs in Beijing. I already posted some photos we took at the event, but here is also a quick video we made! ♥️🐶🐱
#dogs #puppies #rescuedogs #adoptdontshop
#dogs #puppies #rescuedogs #adoptdontshop
May 20, 2025 at 11:36 AM
A few weekends ago, we spent two days with Paws Love, an organization dedicated to rescuing and rehoming stray cats and dogs in Beijing. I already posted some photos we took at the event, but here is also a quick video we made! ♥️🐶🐱
#dogs #puppies #rescuedogs #adoptdontshop
#dogs #puppies #rescuedogs #adoptdontshop
A few weeks ago, a friend asked me to audition for an upcoming indie production they are involved with.
Looking at the photos, what kind of character do you think I was auditioning for? Really interested to hear people's opinions! Just remember; keep it clean! 😜
#casting #audition #actorslife
Looking at the photos, what kind of character do you think I was auditioning for? Really interested to hear people's opinions! Just remember; keep it clean! 😜
#casting #audition #actorslife
May 16, 2025 at 9:27 AM
A few weeks ago, a friend asked me to audition for an upcoming indie production they are involved with.
Looking at the photos, what kind of character do you think I was auditioning for? Really interested to hear people's opinions! Just remember; keep it clean! 😜
#casting #audition #actorslife
Looking at the photos, what kind of character do you think I was auditioning for? Really interested to hear people's opinions! Just remember; keep it clean! 😜
#casting #audition #actorslife
Joined Paws Love adoption event in Beijing this past weekend. So many beautiful fur babies!
Some lucky pups found homes, just not Sam & Dean yet. But we will keep trying until we find them their loving forever homes! 🐶♥️
#AdoptDontShop #Puppies #Dogs #ForeverHome #RescueDogs
Some lucky pups found homes, just not Sam & Dean yet. But we will keep trying until we find them their loving forever homes! 🐶♥️
#AdoptDontShop #Puppies #Dogs #ForeverHome #RescueDogs
May 7, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Joined Paws Love adoption event in Beijing this past weekend. So many beautiful fur babies!
Some lucky pups found homes, just not Sam & Dean yet. But we will keep trying until we find them their loving forever homes! 🐶♥️
#AdoptDontShop #Puppies #Dogs #ForeverHome #RescueDogs
Some lucky pups found homes, just not Sam & Dean yet. But we will keep trying until we find them their loving forever homes! 🐶♥️
#AdoptDontShop #Puppies #Dogs #ForeverHome #RescueDogs
A few weeks ago, I twisted my ankle and have basically been unable to walk. 😭
But I'm finally starting to feel better, so I made the effort to stumble over to a local coffee shop and get back to making some new videos! ✊
#actor #actorslife #contentcreation #coffee #coffeeshop
But I'm finally starting to feel better, so I made the effort to stumble over to a local coffee shop and get back to making some new videos! ✊
#actor #actorslife #contentcreation #coffee #coffeeshop
May 1, 2025 at 8:34 AM
A few weeks ago, I twisted my ankle and have basically been unable to walk. 😭
But I'm finally starting to feel better, so I made the effort to stumble over to a local coffee shop and get back to making some new videos! ✊
#actor #actorslife #contentcreation #coffee #coffeeshop
But I'm finally starting to feel better, so I made the effort to stumble over to a local coffee shop and get back to making some new videos! ✊
#actor #actorslife #contentcreation #coffee #coffeeshop
Just received my first copyright strike from YouTube. 😭
No one's disputing that Youku owns the footage, but to go after an actor for simply trying to promote themselves by sharing the few scenes they were in? That's just bs, IMHO. 🤬
#actorslife #actor #workingactor #art #copyright
No one's disputing that Youku owns the footage, but to go after an actor for simply trying to promote themselves by sharing the few scenes they were in? That's just bs, IMHO. 🤬
#actorslife #actor #workingactor #art #copyright
April 29, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Just received my first copyright strike from YouTube. 😭
No one's disputing that Youku owns the footage, but to go after an actor for simply trying to promote themselves by sharing the few scenes they were in? That's just bs, IMHO. 🤬
#actorslife #actor #workingactor #art #copyright
No one's disputing that Youku owns the footage, but to go after an actor for simply trying to promote themselves by sharing the few scenes they were in? That's just bs, IMHO. 🤬
#actorslife #actor #workingactor #art #copyright