AJ Buckley has spent much of the past decade inhabiting one of television’s most recognisable characters.
As the fiercely loyal and emotionally volatile Sonny Quinn in SEAL Team, the Dublin-born actor became a fan favourite - a role that has now earned him a shortlist place in the Best Supporting Actor category at the 2026 Irish Film & Television Awards (IFTAs), following the show’s final season on Paramount+.
Since relocating to Canada as a child, Buckley has built a formidable career across film and television, with credits including CSI: NY, Justified and Narcos. Despite decades working at the top level, recognition from home still carries a particular resonance.
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