Andre King Actor Profile

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.

2009Qantas Film & Television - Nomination for Best Perfomance by a Supporting Actor - The Pretender
2006NZ Comedy Guild Award - Nominee - Best MC
2006NZ Comedy Guild Award - Winner - Best Industry Friend
2005NZ Comedy Guild Award - Winner - Best Comedy Performance on NZ Television
2005NZ Comedy Guild Award - Winner - Best Concept Show

Feature Film.

2016Chasing GreatUncle BigsyDir. Justin Pemberton, Michelle Walshe
2010BloodlinesDetective Parker (Support)Screentime NZ Limited - Tele Feature Film
Dir. Peter Burger

Television.

2018Straight ForwardJoe RossiDir. Ric Pellizzeri
2016Find Me a Maori Bride - Season 2BernieMaori Television
2015The Making of the Mob 2: ChicagoBig Jim Colosimo (Support)Steven David Entertainment, NY
Dir. john Ealer
2014High Road Kevin (Recurring Guest)Tomorrowland Sound & Vision
Dir. Justin Harwood
2014TatauPeckhamBBC/South Pacific Pictures
2013HardcasePresenterMaori Television
2013The Almighty Johnsons - Season 3Minister (Guest)South Pacific Pictures
2012Auckland Daze Andre (Guest)Brown Sugar Apple Grunt Productions Ltd
Dir. Kiel McNaughton
2012Power Rangers Frustrated Man (Guest)Power Rangers Productions Ltd
Dir. Various
2010The Real HustlePresenter (As himself)Endemol Southern Star Pty Ltd
2009A Night At The ClassicStand Up Comedian (Guest)Two Heads Productions
Dir. Josh Thomson
2009Shortland StreetVince 'Pig Dog' Laws (Guest)South Pacific Pictures
2008BromastersContestantMaori Television
2008The Pretender - Season 2Jon GreenGreat Southern Television
Dir. Jon Brough & Peter Burger
2007A Mad BusinessComedianTop Shelf Productions
2007AotearoHaComedianTV3/Laugh!
2007Ethnic LendersLandoMoari TV/Butobase
2006Last LaughComedianCream TV
2006The Truth FilesSkunkGreat Southern Television
Dir. Sean Duffey
2005The PretenderJon GreenGreat Southern Television
Dir. Jon Brough & Peter Burger
2004Eating Media LunchAl GorelyGreat Southern Television
2003Pulp ComedyStand Up ComedianPhoenix Productions
Dir. Mandy Toogood

Theatre.

2016Venus in FursVandaAuckland Theatre Company
Dir. Shane Bosher

Web Series.

2021The EggplantOfficer King (Guest)
2018High Road - Season 3Kevin
2016High Road - Season 2Kevin

Short Film.

2006Le PretentiousLeadWindsor Castle Films
Dir. Steve King
2005More Moaning LeadWindsor Castle Productions
Dir. Steve King

Presenter.

2009Maori Television - Waitangi Day SpecialPresenterMaori Television
2009The Great Debate - Waitangi Day BroadcastDebatorMaori Television

Voice.

2015Ballance
2015Law Firm
2015NZ Pork - Online 12 MonthsShine
2015NZ Pork - Online Recipes Shine
2015Old Mout-DB/2x30" radioColenso BBDO
2013Georgie Pie Voice Over Exclusivity ContractVoice ArtistDDB.Silk