AJ Donnelly

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AJ Donnelly

Born August 1, 1978 · Bedford, Bedfordshire, England (age 48)

AJ Donnelly is a versatile actor and voice artist, known for his physical and vocal transformations, and for bringing complex, authentic characters to life on stage and screen. Originally from Bedford, England, AJ discovered his love for performance at the age of seven, cutting his teeth in school theatre productions before developing a passion for physical comedy with the community theatre troup…

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Detective Chinatown 1900Detective Chinatown 1900 · 2025
Detective Chinatown 1900
6.32025
MovieComedyMystery
In 1900, the mysterious murder of a white woman and a Native American man in San Francisco's Chinatown triggers a race against time as the Chinese suspect and the Native American's adopted Chinese son work to uncover the truth while a politician seeks to leverage the Chinese Exclusion Bill as well as the prevailing xenophobia and racism to close down Chinatown and elect himself as the mayor.
Sky HunterSky Hunter · 2017
Sky Hunter
6.92017
MovieAction
An elite group of Chinese pilots must take part in a dangerous mission to thwart a terrorist plot and resolve a hostage situation.
The Volunteers: To the WarThe Volunteers: To the War · 2023
The Volunteers: To the War
6.22023
MovieDramaWar
In the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949, New China was faced with "internal and external troubles". Since the outbreak of the Korean Civil War, the U.S. military has repeatedly provoked the border between China and North Korea, and civilians have been brutally bombed. In order to maintain the hard-won peace and long-term stability for generations, in October 1950, the Chinese People's Volunteers entered North Korea, and the "Resist US Aid Korea" war kicked off.
The Dumpling QueenThe Dumpling Queen · 2025
The Dumpling Queen
6.82025
MovieDrama
A biographical drama of Znag Jianhe, a woman who left her home in China for Hong Kong, where she eventually founded the renowned Chinese frozen dumpling company Wanchai Ferry.
SnipersSnipers · 2022
Snipers
6.92022
MovieDramaWar
The story of sharpshooter Zhang Taofang, a young army recruit who at age 22 sets a record during the Korean War by reportedly killing or wounding 214 American soldiers with 435 shots in just 32 days.
You are the BestYou are the Best · 2025
You are the Best
6.62025
MovieComedyDrama
A biographical drama covering roughly the first 18 years in the life of Lang Lang, the world-renowned Chinese classical pianist.
Burning StarsBurning Stars · 2024
Burning Stars
9.22024
MovieDramaWar
In 1920s Shanghai, a group of brave young individuals band together to carry out a dangerous mission, and amid political turmoil, they grow through sacrifice and resilience.
South IslandSouth Island · 2018
South Island
2018
Movie
It mainly tells the story of Chang Kuan, a top assassin in the imperial court who was framed by his colleagues in the late Qing Dynasty. After being injured and falling into the sea, he was rescued by a foreign cargo ship carrying Chinese laborers. He experienced many hardships such as slavery and oppression by foreigners, pirate attacks, and storms, and finally found his way to the mysterious Maori. With the help of others, Chang Kuan arrived in New Zealand. In the process, Chang Kuan relied on his bravery and wisdom to lead the Chinese workers to escape oppression and suffering and start a new life of gold mining in a foreign country.

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Dank FrankDank Frank · 2025
Dank Frank
2025
MovieScience FictionComedy
On the eve of Halloween night, a quirky and isolated paranormal podcaster uses his comedic flair and ukulele skills to explore the supernatural. His unique insights attract a motley crew of characters-ranging from conspiracy theorists to actual demons-who find themselves drawn into his bizarre world. However, when his music inadvertently disrupts the underworld, chaos ensues, leading to hilarious and unexpected encounters that challenge his understanding of both the paranormal and himself. Meanwhile a woman suffering from PTSD is coerced by a questionable parapsychologist into entering an experimental AR/VR program called INDIGO. Unknowingly, she falls prey to the doctors evil experiment with no escape in sight, but in the process finds the strength to redeem her many weaknesses.

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