Robert Buckley

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Robert Buckley
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Buckley at WonderCon in April 2015
Born
Robert Earl Buckley

(1981-05-02) May 2, 1981 (age 42)
Claremont, California, U.S.
Alma mater University of California, San Diego (BS)
Occupation(s)Actor, Model
Years active2006–present
Spouse
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(m. 2018)​
Children1

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 .

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Early life

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]

Career

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.

Personal life

In May 2018, Buckley married actress Jenny Wade. [19] They have one son together. [20]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2006 When a Killer Calls MattDirect-to-video
PetrifiedAgent TannerDirect-to-video
Capturing QDillonShort film
2007Archer HouseLanceShort film
2008 Killer Movie Nik
2011The Legend of Hell's Gate: An American ConspiracyBacas Mitchell
ZWyattShort film

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2006 Fashion House Michael BauerMain role
2007 American Heiress Matthew WakefieldMain role
Ghost Whisperer Brandon BishopEpisode: "Unhappy Medium"
2008–2009 Lipstick Jungle Kirby AtwoodMain role
2008 Flirting with Forty Kyle HamiltonTelevision film
2009 Privileged David Besser2 episodes
2009–2012 One Tree Hill Clay Evans Main role (seasons 7–9)
2012–2013 666 Park Avenue Brian LeonardMain role
2013–2014 Hart of Dixie Peter2 episodes
2014 Play It Again, Dick Gaston4 episodes
2015–2019 iZombie Major Lillywhite Main role
2017 Powerless DanEpisode: "Emily Dates a Henchman"
Dimension 404 AdamEpisode: "Matchmaker"
2018The Christmas ContractJackTelevision film
2020Love in StoreDavid CrabtreeTelevision film
The Christmas House Mike MitchellTelevision film
2021- 2022 Chesapeake Shores Evan KincaidSeries regular, fifth and sixth seasons
2021The Christmas House 2: Deck Those HallsMike MitchellTelevision film

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References

  1. ↑ "We Are Tritons – Robert Buckley '03". University of California, San Diego . Retrieved May 7, 2016.
  2. ↑ Abrams, Sean (April 23, 2015). "Outfitted: Robert Buckley". Maxim . Retrieved May 7, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Fashion House Star Robert Buckley Says That He Is The "Nice Guy"". Soaps.com . September 22, 2006. Retrieved December 26, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Robert Buckley: 'Privileged' Gets a New Hunk". Entertainment Tonight . February 24, 2009. Archived from the original on March 27, 2009. Retrieved December 26, 2014.
  5. ↑ Schoels, Kris (January 18, 2009). "Q&A With Robert Buckley: New Addition To 'One Tree Hill' & Economics Consultant?". Starpulse.com. Retrieved March 11, 2013.
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  8. ↑ Bierly, Mandi (December 9, 2008). "'Flirting With Forty' is my new favorite Lifetime movie". Entertainment Weekly . Retrieved May 7, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Killer Movie – TFF 2008". Tribeca Film Festival . Retrieved May 7, 2016.
  10. ↑ Mitovich, Matt (January 3, 2009). "Exclusive: Jungle Boy Toy Has "Write Stuff" for Privileged". TV Guide . Retrieved May 7, 2016.
  11. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (June 10, 2009). "Robert Buckley joins 'One Tree Hill'". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved May 7, 2016.
  12. ↑ Ford, Rebecca (January 11, 2012). "'One Tree Hill's' Final Season 'Will Be Dark,' Says Creator Mark Schwahn". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved May 7, 2016.
  13. ↑ Mason, Ian (February 21, 2010). "Robert Buckley linked to 'Captain America'". Digital Spy . Retrieved May 7, 2016.
  14. ↑ Goldberg, Lesley (March 7, 2012). "'The Finder's' Mercedes Masohn, 'One Tree Hill's' Robert Buckley Join ABC's '666 Park Ave' Pilot". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved December 26, 2014.
  15. ↑ Gelman, Vlada (August 22, 2013). "Hart of Dixie Casts One Tree Hill's Robert Buckley – Will He Charm a Bluebell Resident?". TVLine . Retrieved May 7, 2016.
  16. ↑ Holman, Jordyn (August 12, 2014). "'Veronica Mars': Cast, Date Announced for Web Spinoff". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved May 7, 2016.
  17. ↑ Goldberg, Lesley (March 7, 2014). "'One Tree Hill's' Robert Buckley to Co-Star in CW's 'iZombie'". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved May 7, 2016.
  18. ↑ Goldberg, Lesley (June 8, 2016). "Lea Michele, Robert Buckley to Star in Hulu Anthology 'Dimension 404'". The Hollywood Reporter .
  19. ↑ Swertlow, Meg (May 8, 2018). "Surprise! iZombie's Robert Buckley Marries Jenny Wade". E! News.
  20. ↑ "JENNY WADE on Instagram: "i have spent all my life traversing the word "mother". it has meant rejection. trauma. manipulation. harrowing personal losses. and safety in the arms of surrogates. this year its meaning is brand new. i don't even know how this completely surreal part of my life came to be. how i get to be mama to the most wonderful person in the whole world. except that sometimes, God says yes. especially when you've given up completely. because when there's nothing left, there He is. "mother" used to mean so many things. now it will never mean anything else. thank you for this new day, oh God. be well, my brave friends. i sit with you exactly where you are. your new day will always come.💓"".
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