List of famous TV actors from New Zealand, listed alphabetically with photos of the actors when available. New Zealand has given birth to a lot of talented television actors who have gone on to star in comedies, dramas, soap operas, reality shows and more. These are some of the funniest and most talented Kiwi TV stars that have ever lived, so if you're an aspiring actor or actress from New Zealand this list should contain many of your idols. If you're looking for a particular popular actor or actress from New Zealand then use the "search" box to find who you're looking for.
Scott Harding and Bret McKenzie are included in this list.
This list answers the questions, "Who are the best Kiwi TV actors?" and "Which television actors are from New Zealand?"
You can click on the names of these legendary TV stars of New Zealand in order to get more information about each one. If you're a TV junkie use this list of talented Kiwi actresses to find some new TV stars that you haven't already heard of.1
Lucy Lawless
The X-Files, Battlestar GalacticaBirthplace: Mount Albert, New Zealand, Auckland, New Zealand
Nationality: New Zealand
Lucille Frances Lawless, (born 29 March 1968), is a New Zealand actress and singer. She... more2
Anna Paquin
True Blood, A Drop of True BloodBirthplace: Winnipeg, Canada
Nationality: Canada, New Zealand
Anna Hélène Paquin ( PAK-win; born 24 July 1982) is a New Zealand-Canadian actress. She was... more3
Sam Neill
Alcatraz, The TudorsBirthplace: Ireland, Europe, Eurasia, Ulster, County Tyrone
Nationality: New Zealand
Nigel John Dermot Neill (born 14 September 1947), known professionally as Sam Neill, is a... more4
Russell Crowe
Neighbours, The Late ShowBirthplace: Wellington, New Zealand
Nationality: Australia, New Zealand
Russell Ira Crowe (born 7 April 1964) is an actor, film producer and musician. Although a New... more5
Manu Bennett
Arrow, Spartacus: Gods of the ArenaBirthplace: Auckland, New Zealand
Jonathan Manu Bennett (born 10 October 1969) is a New Zealand actor. He is primarily known for... more6
Gina Bellman
Leverage, CouplingBirthplace: New Zealand, Auckland
Nationality: United Kingdom, New Zealand
Gina Bellman (born 10 July 1966) is a New Zealand-born British actress best known for her... more7
Peter Jackson
EntourageBirthplace: Porirua, Pukerua Bay, New Zealand
Nationality: New Zealand
Sir Peter Robert Jackson (born 31 October 1961) is a New Zealand film director, screenwriter,... more8
Richard Whalley Anthony Curtis, (born 8 November 1956), is a British screenwriter, producer,... more9
Melanie Lynskey
Two and a Half Men, Rose RedBirthplace: New Zealand, New Plymouth
Nationality: New Zealand
Melanie Jayne Lynskey (born 16 May 1977) is a New Zealand actress and voice actress. She is... more10
Alan Dale
NCIS, The O.C.Birthplace: New Zealand, Dunedin
Nationality: Australia, New Zealand
Alan Hugh Dale (born 6 May 1947) is a New Zealand-born actor. As a child, Dale enjoyed theatre... more11
Karl Urban
Xena: Warrior Princess, Almost HumanBirthplace: Wellington, New Zealand
Nationality: New Zealand
Karl-Heinz Urban (born 7 June 1972) is a New Zealand actor. His career began with appearances... more12
Grant Bowler
Defiance, All SaintsBirthplace: Auckland, New Zealand
Nationality: Australia, New Zealand
Grant Bowler (born 18 July 1968) is a New Zealand-Australian actor who has worked in American,... more13
Kevin Smith
Xena: Warrior Princess, Comic Book MenBirthplace: Auckland, New Zealand
Nationality: New Zealand
Kevin Tod Smith (16 March 1963 – 15 February 2002) was a New Zealand actor and musician, best... more14
Jemaine Clement
Flight of the Conchords, Tim and Eric Awesome ShowBirthplace: New Zealand, Masterton
Nationality: New Zealand
Jemaine Atea Mahana Clement (born 10 January 1974) is a New Zealand actor, musician, comedian,... more15
Rachel Hunter
The Real Gilligan's Island, GravityBirthplace: Glenfield, New Zealand
Nationality: United States of America, New Zealand
Rachel Hunter (born 8 September 1969) is a New Zealand model, actress and the host of... more16
Aaron Jeffery
Underbelly, McLeod's DaughtersBirthplace: DVD Region 4, Oceania, Greater Auckland, New Zealand
Nationality: Australia, New Zealand
Aaron C. Jeffery (born 25 August 1969) is a Logie Award-winning New Zealand – Australian... more17
Richard O'Brien
Phineas and Ferb, The Ten CommandmentsBirthplace: Cheltenham, England
Nationality: England, New Zealand
Richard O'Brien (born Richard Smith; 25 March 1942) is an English-New Zealand actor, writer,... more18
Clive Revill
Snorks, Mighty Mouse: The New AdventuresBirthplace: Wellington, New Zealand
Nationality: New Zealand
Clive Selsby Revill (born 18 April 1930) is a New Zealand singer, character actor, and voice... more19
Rebecca Gibney
Packed to the Rafters, StingersBirthplace: Levin, New Zealand
Nationality: Australia, New Zealand
Rebecca Catherine Gibney (born 14 December 1964) is a New Zealand-born actress known for her... more20
Bruno Lawrence
FrontlineBirthplace: Worthing, United Kingdom
Nationality: United Kingdom, New Zealand
Bruno Lawrence (12 February 1941 – 10 June 1995) was a British and New Zealand musician and... more21
Lisa Chappell
The Cult, McLeod's DaughtersBirthplace: Auckland, New Zealand
Nationality: New Zealand
Lisa Irene Chappell (born 18 October 1968) is an actress and musician from Auckland, New... more22
Miriama Smith
Power Rangers, Power Rangers Dino ThunderBirthplace: Rotorua, New Zealand
Nationality: New Zealand
Miriama Te Rangimarie Smith (born 3 June 1976) is a New Zealand film and television actress... more23
Jay Laga'aia
Legend of the Seeker, Water RatsBirthplace: Auckland, New Zealand
Nationality: Australia, New Zealand
Jay Laga'aia (born 10 September 1963) is a New Zealand-Australian actor and singer. He is best... more24
Danielle Cormack
Xena: Warrior Princess, Legend of the SeekerBirthplace: Auckland, New Zealand
Nationality: New Zealand
Danielle Cormack (born 26 December 1970) is a New Zealand stage and screen actress. She was... more25
Andy Anderson
Fire, The SullivansBirthplace: Naenae, New Zealand
Nationality: New Zealand
Neville Anderson (born 18 July 1947) known professionally as Andy Anderson and also billed as... more
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