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- Bruce Allpress was born on 25 August 1930 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. He was an actor, known for The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002), The Water Horse (2007) and Klynham Summer (1982). He died on 23 April 2020 in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Noel Trevarthen was born on 10 January 1938 in Auckland, New Zealand. He was an actor, known for Carson's Law (1983), Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995) and The Rovers (1969). He died on 3 December 1999 in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Actress
- Writer
Liddy Holloway was born on 27 March 1945 in Wellington, New Zealand. She was an actress and writer, known for Without a Paddle (2004), Shortland Street (1992) and Fracture (2004). She died on 29 December 2004 in Auckland, New Zealand.- William Johnson was born in May 1924 in Hebden Bridge, Great Britain. He was an actor, known for King Kong (2005), The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) and The Water Horse (2007). He was married to Merle. He died on 23 September 2016 in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Bryan Southcombe was born on 10 December 1937 in Nelson, New Zealand. He was an actor, known for The Man with Two Heads (1972). He was married to Charlotte Rampling. He died on 7 March 2007 in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Actor
- Additional Crew
Menacing-looking Kiwi character actor John Karlsen had a prolific career in Italian films, where he spent much of his professional life. He arrived in Italy in the late 1950s, making his film debut with an uncredited role in the Rome-shot Mamie Van Doren vehicle Le bellissime gambe di Sabrina (1958). A member of Federico Fellini's regular company, he appeared in four of the director's projects between 1963 and 1973. He's best known to American audiences for his role as an evil 14th-century duke in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989), which was partially shot in Italy. He also appeared in several other international productions shot in Italy. At some point he returned to his native New Zealand, where he passed away in 2017.- Eric Woofe was born on 31 July 1941 in Auckland, New Zealand. He was an actor, known for Mystery and Imagination (1966), The Strauss Family (1972) and The Avengers (1961). He was married to Marilyn Taylerson and Louise Pajo. He died on 21 February 2013 in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Edmund Hillary was born on 20 July 1919 in Tuakau, Auckland, New Zealand. He was married to June Mulgrew and Louise Mary Rose. He died on 11 January 2008 in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Merv Smith was born on 11 March 1933 in Piopio, New Zealand. He was an actor, known for The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014), This Giant Papier-Mâché Boulder Is Actually Really Heavy (2016) and Buzzy Bee and Friends (2009). He died on 24 September 2018 in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Davina Whitehouse was born on 16 December 1912 in London, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Dead Alive (1992), Sleeping Dogs (1977) and Homicide (1964). She was married to Archie. She died on 25 December 2002 in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Francis Bell was born on 18 April 1944 in Cambridge, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Neighbours (1985), Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle (1994) and Alexander Graham Bell: The Sound and the Silence (1991). He was married to Monica Dare. He died on 3 May 1994 in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Actor
- Composer
- Camera and Electrical Department
Paul Fuemana was born on 8 February 1969 in Otara, New Zealand. He was an actor and composer, known for The Parent Trap (1998), Middle Men (2009) and If... Dog... Rabbit (1999). He was married to Kirstine. He died on 31 January 2010 in North Shore City, Auckland, New Zealand.- Director
- Writer
Brad McGann grew up in New Zealand and studied at the University of Otago and the Swinburne Film and Television School in Melbourne. He directed the drama It Never Rains (1996) and the documentary Come As You Are (co-director, 1996) for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. He also directed the award-winning short film Possum (1996). In My Father's Den (2004) is his first feature.- Martin Crowe was born on 22 September 1962 in Henderson, Auckland, New Zealand. He was married to Lorraine Elizabeth Downes and Simone Curtice. He died on 3 March 2016 in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Chic Littlewood was born on 17 November 1930 in South East London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for King Kong (2005), 30 Days of Night (2007) and The Basil Brush Show (1980). He died on 11 January 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Roderick Horn was born on 29 March 1934 in Palmerston North, New Zealand. He was an actor, known for The Three Princes (1968), The Tripods (1984) and Treasure Island (1982). He died on 22 April 1992 in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Robin Kora was born on 19 March 1949 in New Zealand. He was an actor, known for Mysterious Island (1995), Mataku (2002) and Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995). He died on 22 September 2007 in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Jonah Lomu was born on 12 May 1975 in Auckland, New Zealand. He was married to Nadene Quirk, Fiona Taylor and Tanya Rutter. He died on 18 November 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Grant Bridger was born in 1947. He was an actor, known for Xena: Warrior Princess (1995), We're Here to Help (2007) and Second Time Lucky (1984). He died on 7 March 2023 in Devonport, Auckland, New Zealand.- Anthony Blackett was born in 1944. He was an actor, known for Space: 1999 (1975), The Medusa Touch (1978) and Flying Kiwi (1979). He died on 4 June 2016 in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Actress
- Art Department
Emily Campbell was an actress, known for Vermilion (2018), The Shannara Chronicles (2016) and Reef Break (2019). She died on 11 September 2020 in Auckland, NZ.- Yvonne Lawley was born on 4 December 1913 in London, England, UK. She was an actress, known for The Tommyknockers (1993), Death in Brunswick (1990) and The Ray Bradbury Theater (1985). She died on 21 May 1999 in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Producer
- Director
- Actress
Merata Mita was born on 19 June 1942 in Maketu, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. She was a producer and director, known for Boy (2010), Patu! (1983) and Mauri (1988). She was married to Geoff Murphy. She died on 31 May 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.- Alba was an actor, known for Julius Caesar (1970), The Queen's Traitor (1967) and Privilege (1967). He died in 1997 in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Writer
- Actor
- Additional Crew
Michael Noonan was born in Ireland. He was a writer and actor, known for Close to Home (1975), The Governor (1977) and Section 7 (1972). He was married to Rosslyn Noonan. He died on 11 June 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand.- Stunts
- Actor
- Additional Crew
Robert Bruce was born on 3 November 1943 in Musselburgh, Scotland, UK. He was an actor, known for The Piano (1993), Under the Mountain (1981) and The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey (1988). He was married to Lynn Young. He died on 2 March 2009 in Auckland, New Zealand.- Director
- Writer
- Art Director
Peter Wells was born in 1950 in Auckland, New Zealand. He was a director and writer, known for Desperate Remedies (1992), Georgie Girl (2001) and A Death in the Family (1987). He was married to Douglas Lloyd-Jenkins. He died on 18 February 2019 in Auckland, New Zealand.- Jack Walley was an actor, known for The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008), 30 Days of Night (2007) and Orange Roughies (2006). He died on 11 March 2020 in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Moira Walker was an actress, known for Return to Paradise (1953), Tala Pasifika (1995) and Brothers (1982). She died in January 2022 in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Producer
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Production Manager
Murray Newey was born in 1943. He was a producer and assistant director, known for Willow (1988), The Whole of the Moon (1997) and Once Were Warriors (1994). He died on 8 April 1998 in Auckland, New Zealand.- Camera and Electrical Department
- Cinematographer
Ross Kenward was born on 16 November 1939 in New Zealand. Ross was a cinematographer, known for 60 Minutes (1993), Campbell Live (2005) and Holmes (1989). Ross was married to Genevieve Westcott. Ross died on 11 May 2014 in Auckland, New Zealand.- Fernando Pereira was born on 10 May 1950 in Portugal. He died on 10 July 1985 in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Ross Burden was born on 13 December 1966 in Taradale, New Zealand. He was an actor, known for The Basil Brush Show (2002), Ross in Thailand (2000) and Ross's Barbecue Party (2001). He died on 17 July 2014 in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Hannah Hauxwell was born on 1 August 1926 in Sleetburn Farm, Baldersdale, North Yorkshire, England, UK. She died on 30 January 2018 in West Auckland, County Durham, England, UK.
- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Director
Matt Bowkett was born on 29 September 1949. He was a cinematographer and director, known for Betty's Bunch (1990), Topp Twins III (2000) and The Ray Bradbury Theater (1985). He died on 26 May 2000 in Auckland, New Zealand.- Ronald Lockley was born on 8 November 1903 in Cardiff, Wales, UK. He was a writer, known for The Private Life of the Gannets (1934). He was married to Doris Shellard. He died on 12 April 2000 in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Robert Muldoon was born on 25 September 1921 in Auckland, New Zealand. He was an actor, known for The Friday Frights (1989), The Adventures of Terry Teo (1985) and Dateline (1984). He died on 5 August 1992 in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Actor
- Music Department
Ray Columbus was born on 4 November 1942 in Christchurch, New Zealand. He was an actor, known for Runaway (1964), C'mon to New Zealand (1969) and R.C. Presents New Faces' (1975). He was married to Linda and Le'Vonne. He died on 29 November 2016 in Auckland, New Zealand.- Daphne Payne died on 16 July 2022 in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Richard Poore was born on 19 May 1939 in Auckland, New Zealand. He was an actor, known for Wild Horses (1983), Second Time Lucky (1984) and UFO (1970). He died on 23 May 2016 in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Actor
- Additional Crew
- Producer
Don Selwyn was born on 22 November 1935 in New Zealand. He was an actor and producer, known for The Maori Merchant of Venice (2002), Once Were Warriors (1994) and The Feathers of Peace (2000). He died on 13 April 2007 in Auckland, New Zealand.- Music Department
- Composer
- Actor
Dave McArtney was born on 5 April 1951 in Oamaru, New Zealand. He was a composer and actor, known for Betty's Bunch (1990), Queen City Rocker (1986) and The Shadow Trader (1989). He died on 16 April 2013 in Auckland, New Zealand.- Jimmy Keen was an actor, known for Booted (2011), In My Father's Den (2004) and Broken Hallelujah (2014). He died on 16 May 2011 in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Murray McNabb was born on 6 March 1947 in Auckland, New Zealand. He was a composer, known for Once Were Warriors (1994) and Broken English (1996). He died on 9 June 2013 in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Rex Hillary was born on 5 October 1920 in Auckland, New Zealand. He died on 1 September 2004 in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Music Department
- Composer
- Soundtrack
Albert Harris was born in London on February 13, 1916 and moved to New York in 1938 where he gained a Doctor of Music degree at New York College of Music. He moved to Los Angeles in 1942, became musical director at NBC for several years followed by film work. Also a respected music lecturer, Harris retired from film and television work in 1990.
He married Diane, a New Zealand lady, in California in 1986, and the couple retired to Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand in 1992.- Yvonne Tan was born in September 1980 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She was an actress, known for Xena: Warrior Princess (1995), Xena: Warrior Princess - A Friend in Need (The Director's Cut) (2002) and Orange Roughies (2006). She died in June 2006 in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Producer
- Additional Crew
Keith Slater was born on 25 May 1949 in Taranaki, New Zealand. He was a producer, known for 60 Minutes (1993), 3 News (1989) and Nightline (1990). He died on 23 June 2017 in Auckland, New Zealand.- Bruce L. Cathie was born on 11 February 1930 in New Zealand. He was married to Wendy. He died on 2 June 2013 in Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand.
- Queen Salote Tupou III was born on 13 March 1900 in Royal Palace, Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, Tonga. She died on 16 December 1965 in Auckland, New Zealand.