New Zealand actors who were born in 1970
Here are 5 famous actors from New Zealand were born in 1970:
Robbie Magasiva
Robbie Magasiva (May 21, 1970 New Zealand-) is a New Zealand actor.
He is of Samoan descent and is best known for his role as Will Jackson in the popular TV series "Wentworth". Magasiva has also appeared in other TV shows such as "Shortland Street", "The Semisis", and "Maddigan's Quest". He has acted in several movies including "Sione's Wedding" and "Sione's 2: Unfinished Business". Magasiva is also a trained dancer, having studied contemporary dancing and capoeira. In addition to his acting, he is also a television presenter and has hosted shows like "New Zealand's Top of the Class" and "Polyfest". Magasiva is actively involved in charity work and supports organizations such as the Cancer Society and Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand.
Craig Parker
Craig Parker (November 12, 1970 Suva-) is a New Zealand actor.
He is best known for his role as Haldir in the popular movie trilogy "The Lord of the Rings". Parker has also appeared in a number of television shows such as "Legend of the Seeker", "Spartacus: War of the Damned", and "Reign". In addition to his acting career, he is also a photographer and artist, having held several exhibitions of his work. Parker is a graduate of Toi Whakaari, New Zealand's National Drama School, and has won several awards for his performances on stage and screen.
Rene Naufahu
Rene Naufahu (May 1, 1970 New Zealand-) is a New Zealand actor, television director and screenwriter.
He is best known for his roles in the television shows "Shortland Street" and "The Strip". Naufahu has also appeared in films such as "The Matrix Reloaded", "The Matrix Revolutions", and "Power Rangers Jungle Fury". In addition to acting, Naufahu has worked as a director on several episodes of "Shortland Street" and "Westside". He has also written and directed his own short films, including "The Last Saint" which won multiple awards at the New Zealand Film Awards. Naufahu is of Tongan descent and is actively involved in promoting Pacific Island arts and culture.
Darren Gibson
Darren Gibson (February 19, 1970 Rotorua-) also known as Kiwi is a New Zealand actor.
Gibson is best known for his role as Oso in the popular New Zealand TV series "Shortland Street". He started his acting career in 1990 and has since appeared in numerous New Zealand TV shows and films, including "Rain", "The Vector File", and "Mercy Peak". Gibson has also won several awards for his work, including the Best Male Dramatic Performance award at the 2003 New Zealand Screen Awards. In addition to his acting career, he is a keen sports fan and enjoys basketball, rugby, and surfing.
Stephen Butterworth
Stephen Butterworth (May 14, 1970 Auckland-) is a New Zealand actor.
He is best known for his work in the New Zealand film and television industry. Butterworth began his acting career in the early 1990s and has since appeared in a variety of TV shows, including "Shortland Street," "Go Girls," and "Outrageous Fortune." He has also acted in numerous films, such as "Sione's Wedding" and "The Insatiable Moon." In addition to acting, Butterworth has also worked as a voice-over artist and a theater performer, appearing in productions at the Auckland Theatre Company and the Court Theatre in Christchurch. Outside of his acting career, he is also known for his advocacy work, particularly for disability rights and mental health awareness.