Robert Buckley | |
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![]() Buckley at WonderCon in April 2015 | |
Born | Robert Earl Buckley May 2, 1981 Claremont, California, U.S. |
Alma mater | University of California, San Diego (BS) |
Occupation(s) | Actor, Model |
Years active | 2006–present |
Spouse | |
Children | 2 |
Robert Earl Buckley (born May 2, 1981) is an American actor, known for his roles as Kirby Atwood on the NBC dramedy series Lipstick Jungle , Clay Evans on The CW drama series One Tree Hill , Brian Leonard on the ABC horror-drama series 666 Park Avenue , Major Lillywhite on The CW dramedy series iZombie , and Evan Kincaid on the Hallmark Channel drama series Chesapeake Shores .
Buckley was born in Claremont in Los Angeles County, California. [1] He earned a degree in economics from the University of California, San Diego, graduating in 2003. [2] As a college student, Buckley appeared as a contestant on The Price Is Right . [3] [4] After working for a year as an economic consultant, he moved back to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting. [5]
In 2006, Buckley made his acting debut as a series regular on the MyNetworkTV primetime telenovela Fashion House , playing the role of Michael Bauer. [6] Buckley then made his feature film debut in the horror When a Killer Calls , released in February 2006. He subsequently joined the cast of another MyNetworkTV telenovela, portraying the role of Matthew Wakefield in American Heiress . In 2007, Buckley guest starred on an episode of Ghost Whisperer . Also in 2007, he was cast in the recurring role of Kirby Atwood on NBC's comedy-drama series Lipstick Jungle . [7]
The following year, Buckley signed on to play surf instructor Kyle Hamilton in the Lifetime film Flirting with Forty , alongside Heather Locklear. [8] He then co-starred as Nik in the horror comedy Killer Movie , alongside Kaley Cuoco, Leighton Meester, and Paul Wesley, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in April 2008. [9] In 2009, The CW announced that Buckley would appear in a two-episode guest arc on the comedy-drama series Privileged as David Besser. [10]
In June 2009, it was announced that Buckley had signed to star as a series regular on The CW's teen drama series One Tree Hill . [11] He played the role of sports agent Clay Evans and remained with One Tree Hill until the series' ending in April 2012. [12] In February 2010, Buckley was reported to be in the running for the title role in Marvel's Captain America: The First Avenger , but the part ultimately went to Chris Evans. [13]
From 2012 to 2013, Buckley starred in the short-lived horror drama series 666 Park Avenue , portraying struggling playwright Brian Leonard who moves into a haunted building with his wife. [14] In 2013, he was cast in a two-episode guest arc on season three of The CW's comedy-drama series Hart of Dixie . [15] The following year, he co-starred in the Veronica Mars web spin-off series Play It Again, Dick , featuring Ryan Hansen in the central role. [16] In 2015, he began starring as Major Lilywhite on The CW's comedy-drama horror series iZombie . [17] In June 2016, Buckley was cast to star in the first episode of the Hulu anthology series Dimension 404 , alongside Lea Michele and Joel McHale. [18]
In 2021, Buckley joined the cast of the Hallmark Channel drama series Chesapeake Shores , playing the role of Evan Kincaid.
In May 2018, Buckley married actress Jenny Wade. [19] They have two children together. [20]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2006 | When a Killer Calls | Matt | Direct-to-video |
Petrified | Agent Tanner | Direct-to-video | |
Capturing Q | Dillon | Short film | |
2007 | Archer House | Lance | Short film |
2008 | Killer Movie | Nik | |
2011 | The Legend of Hell's Gate: An American Conspiracy | Bacas Mitchell | |
Z | Wyatt | Short film |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2006 | Fashion House | Michael Bauer | Main role |
2007 | American Heiress | Matthew Wakefield | Main role |
Ghost Whisperer | Brandon Bishop | Episode: "Unhappy Medium" | |
2008–2009 | Lipstick Jungle | Kirby Atwood | Main role |
2008 | Flirting with Forty | Kyle Hamilton | Television film |
2009 | Privileged | David Besser | 2 episodes |
2009–2012 | One Tree Hill | Clay Evans | Main role (seasons 7–9) |
2012–2013 | 666 Park Avenue | Brian Leonard | Main role |
2013–2014 | Hart of Dixie | Peter | 2 episodes |
2014 | Play It Again, Dick | Gaston | 4 episodes |
2015–2019 | iZombie | Major Lillywhite | Main role |
2017 | Powerless | Dan | Episode: "Emily Dates a Henchman" |
Dimension 404 | Adam | Episode: "Matchmaker" | |
2018 | The Christmas Contract | Jack | Television film |
2020 | Love in Store | David Crabtree | Television film |
The Christmas House | Mike Mitchell | Television film | |
2021–2022 | Chesapeake Shores | Evan Kincaid | Series regular, fifth and sixth seasons |
2021 | The Christmas House 2: Deck Those Halls | Mike Mitchell | Television film |
2024 | Blind Date Book Club | Graham Sterling | Television film |
'Twas the Date Before Christmas | Bryan | Television film | |
2025 | An Unexpected Valentine | Finn | Television film |