Many fans are curious about KJ Apa's financial success in 2026. In this article, we dive deep into the assets and career highlights.

What is KJ Apa's Net Worth?

KJ Apa is a New Zealand actor who has a net worth of $3 million. KJ Apa is best known for starring as Archie Andrews on The CW series "Riverdale," which began airing in 2017. He also played Kane Jenkins on the New Zealand soap opera "Shortland Street" (2014–2015), and he has appeared in several films, including "A Dog's Purpose" (2017), "The Last Summer" (2019), and "I Still Believe" (2020). KJ often shows off his musical abilities on "Riverdale," and he sang and played guitar while portraying real-life Christian music singerJeremy Campin "I Still Believe."

Early Life

KJ Apa was born Keneti James Fitzgerald Apa on June 17, 1997, in Auckland, New Zealand. He grew up with mother Tessa (a European New Zealander), father Tupa'i Keneti (a Samoan who is chief of his village), and older sisters Ari and Timena. KJ's uncle is Michael Jones, a former rugby union player. Apa attended King's College and landed his first acting role as a teenager.

Career

KJ made his television debut in 2013 when he was cast as Kane Jenkins on "Shortland Street." He appeared in 46 episodes of the show, then moved to Los Angeles when he was 18. Apa filmed his first movie, "A Dog's Purpose," in 2015, and he had a recurring role on the New Zealand series "The Cul de Sac" in 2016. That year he was cast on "Riverdale" after a four-month talent search. "Riverdale" is based in the characters of Archie Comics, and K.J.'s Archie Andrews is a loyal, kind-hearted person who hasn't had it easy; over the course of the series, he has dealt with his father's tragic death, survived a bear attack, and was framed for murder (by his girlfriend's father) and forced to take part in an underground fight club.

In 2018, Apa appeared in the film "The Hate U Give," and the following year, he starred as Griffin Hourigan in the romantic comedy "The Last Summer." In 2020, he starred in the action thriller "Dead Reckoning" and the biographical Christian film "I Still Believe," and he co-starred withDemi Moore,Bradley Whitford, andCraig Robinsonin "Songbird," which is about the COVID-19 pandemic and was the first movie to film in L.A. during lockdown. In March 2021, KJ released a song, "Atmosphere," with his "Riverdale" co-star Hart Denton.

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Disclaimer: All net worth figures are estimates based on public data.