Profile
Pronoun
He/Him
Ethnicity
Māori
Iwi
Nga Puhi, Ngati Whatua Orakei
Location
Nelson, New Zealand
Height
193 cm
Age Range
48–58
Career Highlights
Andre King is an award-winning comedian, actor, presenter, and entertainer whose career has taken him to more than 40 countries across the globe. As a stand-up comedian, he has headlined shows throughout the United Kingdom and Europe, sharing stages with internationally renowned performers including Lee Evans, Jimmy Carr, and Bill Bailey. He is also one of the few Western performers to have worked on the prestigious Macau casino circuit, performing at festivals, premieres, and events for ambassadors, dignitaries, and aristocrats. In New Zealand, Andre is widely recognised for his screen work, including appearances in "The Pretender", which earned him a Qantas Film & Television Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor, as well as roles in "Auckland Daze", "The Almighty Johnsons", "Tatau", and "Shortland Street." More recently, Andre appeared in the popular web series "The Eggplant." Beyond acting, Andre has also established a successful career as a presenter and voice artist, while his comedy achievements include multiple New Zealand Comedy Guild Awards.
Awards.
| 2009 | Qantas Film & Television - Nomination for Best Perfomance by a Supporting Actor - The Pretender | ||
| 2006 | NZ Comedy Guild Award - Nominee - Best MC | ||
| 2006 | NZ Comedy Guild Award - Winner - Best Industry Friend | ||
| 2005 | NZ Comedy Guild Award - Winner - Best Comedy Performance on NZ Television | ||
| 2005 | NZ Comedy Guild Award - Winner - Best Concept Show | ||
Feature Film.
| 2016 | Chasing Great | Uncle Bigsy | Dir. Justin Pemberton, Michelle Walshe |
| 2010 | Bloodlines | Detective Parker (Support) | Screentime NZ Limited - Tele Feature Film Dir. Peter Burger |
Television.
| 2018 | Straight Forward | Joe Rossi | Dir. Ric Pellizzeri |
| 2016 | Find Me a Maori Bride - Season 2 | Bernie | Maori Television |
| 2015 | The Making of the Mob 2: Chicago | Big Jim Colosimo (Support) | Steven David Entertainment, NY Dir. john Ealer |
| 2014 | High Road | Kevin (Recurring Guest) | Tomorrowland Sound & Vision Dir. Justin Harwood |
| 2014 | Tatau | Peckham | BBC/South Pacific Pictures |
| 2013 | Hardcase | Presenter | Maori Television |
| 2013 | The Almighty Johnsons - Season 3 | Minister (Guest) | South Pacific Pictures |
| 2012 | Auckland Daze | Andre (Guest) | Brown Sugar Apple Grunt Productions Ltd Dir. Kiel McNaughton |
| 2012 | Power Rangers | Frustrated Man (Guest) | Power Rangers Productions Ltd Dir. Various |
| 2010 | The Real Hustle | Presenter (As himself) | Endemol Southern Star Pty Ltd |
| 2009 | A Night At The Classic | Stand Up Comedian (Guest) | Two Heads Productions Dir. Josh Thomson |
| 2009 | Shortland Street | Vince 'Pig Dog' Laws (Guest) | South Pacific Pictures |
| 2008 | Bromasters | Contestant | Maori Television |
| 2008 | The Pretender - Season 2 | Jon Green | Great Southern Television Dir. Jon Brough & Peter Burger |
| 2007 | A Mad Business | Comedian | Top Shelf Productions |
| 2007 | AotearoHa | Comedian | TV3/Laugh! |
| 2007 | Ethnic Lenders | Lando | Moari TV/Butobase |
| 2006 | Last Laugh | Comedian | Cream TV |
| 2006 | The Truth Files | Skunk | Great Southern Television Dir. Sean Duffey |
| 2005 | The Pretender | Jon Green | Great Southern Television Dir. Jon Brough & Peter Burger |
| 2004 | Eating Media Lunch | Al Gorely | Great Southern Television |
| 2003 | Pulp Comedy | Stand Up Comedian | Phoenix Productions Dir. Mandy Toogood |
Theatre.
| 2016 | Venus in Furs | Vanda | Auckland Theatre Company Dir. Shane Bosher |
Web Series.
| 2021 | The Eggplant | Officer King (Guest) | |
| 2018 | High Road - Season 3 | Kevin | |
| 2016 | High Road - Season 2 | Kevin |
Short Film.
| 2006 | Le Pretentious | Lead | Windsor Castle Films Dir. Steve King |
| 2005 | More Moaning | Lead | Windsor Castle Productions Dir. Steve King |
Presenter.
| 2009 | Maori Television - Waitangi Day Special | Presenter | Maori Television |
| 2009 | The Great Debate - Waitangi Day Broadcast | Debator | Maori Television |
Voice.
| 2015 | Ballance | ||
| 2015 | Law Firm | ||
| 2015 | NZ Pork - Online 12 Months | Shine | |
| 2015 | NZ Pork - Online Recipes | Shine | |
| 2015 | Old Mout-DB/2x30" radio | Colenso BBDO | |
| 2013 | Georgie Pie Voice Over Exclusivity Contract | Voice Artist | DDB.Silk |