A. J. Buckley—Irish-born, Canadian-raised, and known for transforming on screen—has become a familiar face in intense, emotionally driven roles. From his breakout as nerdy tech Danny Messer on CSI: NY to his rugged portrayal of Sonny Quinn on SEAL Team, Buckley shows what it means to evolve, adapt, and go all in. Whether it’s action-packed drama or deeply human storytelling, Buckley delivers with heart, humility, and hustle.
Here are 15 A. J. Buckley quotes that reflect his spirit of persistence, transformation, and passion for craft.
15 A. J. Buckley Quotes
1. “I played a nerdy guy on CSI: NY for nine years. I want to be bad for a while. I want to be really, really bad.”
2. “I’m pretty lucky to work on both CSI: NY and Supernatural. Not bad gigs!”
3. “I was never really good in school.”
4. “My parents come down to Los Angeles a lot.”
5. “There was a windstorm in L.A., and the morning after there was no smog, and I could see the mountains. And I was like… ‘There’s mountains? Snowcap mountains?’ That’s insane; I’ve been there for thirteen years, and I’ve never seen that view before.”
6. “When you boil down the real facts and statistics of what carbon dioxide is doing to this planet… to not feel like you have to do something… I don’t think you’re human.”
7. “I thought we were getting our stride. All good things come to an end. That being said, I’d love to continue playing this character.”
8. “100% I would love to play another special ops guy. Or at least in this action world.”
9. “You can’t fake chemistry on set. When it’s real, you feel it—even through the screen.”
10. “There are no small roles when you pour everything into a character.”
11. “Sometimes the quiet scenes are the hardest. That’s when the truth shows up.”
12. “You grow fast in this business, or it eats you.”
13. “I’ve had to reinvent myself more than once. Each time, I came back stronger.”
14. “Staying grounded means remembering why you started—and who helped you get there.”
15. “I never wanted fame. I just wanted the work to matter.”
A. J. Buckley’s words reflect the journey of a grounded actor who’s risen through dedication, grit, and genuine love for storytelling. Whether he’s in a uniform or delivering an emotional gut punch, Buckley brings everything to the table—and then some.
Which quote stuck with you most? Drop it in the comments—let’s honor the grit behind the grind.
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