Fraser Brown Actor Profile

Profile

Ethnicity

European

Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Height

181 cm

Age Range

45–54

Career Highlights

With over 20 years experience under his belt, Fraser has worked extensively in front of the camera, and behind the scenes. He has landed core cast roles in a succession of popular New Zealand television series including Insider’s Guide to Happiness, Harry and American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story. Fraser has appeared in a number of films based on significant historical New Zealand events; in 2014 Fraser portrayed the celebrated Archibald Baxter in award-winning telefeature Field Punishment No.1, he has also featured in films Erebus: Operation Overdue, Jean and 25 April.

Feature Film.

2017In a FlashKerry PalmerDir. Ric Pellizzeri
2015Mahana (The Patriarch)McKenzie (Support)The Patriarch Ltd.
Dir. Lee Tamahori
2014"25 April"George Tuck (Lead)General Film Corporation
Dir. Leanne Pooley
2013Field Punishment No.1Archie Baxter (Pivotal Lead)Lippy Pictures
Dir. Peter Burger
2013Orphans & KingdomsConstable Mike Layton (Support)FP Pictures
Dir. Paolo Rotondo
2012Operation OverdueBob Mitchell (Lead)Rogue Productions
Dir. Peter Burger / Charlotte Purdy
2011BillyCabaret Manager (Support)Comedia Pictures
Dir. Peter Burger
2010StolenDS Glen Turner (Support)South Pacific Pictures Productions Limted
Dir. Britta Johnstone
2007Kiss Me Deadly, USA TelefeatureJared (Lead)Regent Entertainment
Dir. Ron Oliver

Feature Film.

2016The Patriarch Mr. McKenzie Dir. Lee Tamahori

Short Film.

2015HypothermiaDad (Lead)Silvergate Pictures
Dir. Pavel Kvatch
2012Snooze TimeYoung Thom (Lead)Merlin Trust
Dir. Ivan Barge
2012The Hunting PartySamuel Brookfield (Lead)Antipodean Films & NZFC
Dir. Andrew Beattie
2011The Cruelest CutBiker (Support)Quarter Acre Pictures Ltd
Dir. Greg Page
2007This Is HerJonathan (Lead)Passenger Films &NZFC
Dir. Katie Wolfe
2004The Aqua BlacksFraserFB Pictures
Dir. Brendon Donovan

Short Film.

2005Dead Letters GI Soldier (Guest)Quarter Acre Pictures
Dir. Paolo Rotondo

Television.

2020The Gulf - S2Phillip Scully (Guest)The Gulf Productions Ltd
Dir. Charlie Haskell, Robert Sarkies, Helena Brooks & Caroline Bell Booth
2020The PanthersTimothy Johnson (Guest)TVNZ
Dir. by Miki Magasiva, Vea Mafileo & Tom Hern
20161953 // American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner StoryBob Preuss (Core)Dir. Richard Lopez
2016Jean - Tele Feature Charles Kingford Smith (Smithy)Lippy Pictures
Dir. Rob Sarkies
2014Brokenwood MysteriesChris Chambers (Support)South Pacific Pictures - Telefeature Series - Episode Two
Dir. Josh Frizzell
2014Venus and MarsProf. Peter Debenham (Guest)Screentime NZ
Dir. John Laing
2012HarryBotica (Core Cast)Desert Road
Dir. Chris Dudman
2010Super City Darren (Support)Super Fumes
Dir. Taika Waititi
2009Legend Of The SeekerSergeant FryeWalt Disney Pictures
Dir. Chris Martin Brown
2009The Cult James (Guest)Great Southern Television
Dir. Michael Duignan
2008The Pretender Series 2DarrellGreat Southern Television
Dir. Jonathan Brough + Peter Burger
2007The Jaquie Brown Diaries Series 1Mike (Guest)Young, Gifted & Brown
Dir. Gerard Johnstone
2004Shortland StreetHugo Carmont (Recurring Regular)South Pacific Pictures
2003The Insider's Guide to HappinessSam (Core Cast)Gibson Group
Dir. Mark Beasley, Brendan Donovan, Jonathon Brough
2002Good Hands Series 1Jim (Core Cast)Screentime Communicado/Tala Pacifika
Dir. Justine Simei-Barton
2002The Strip Series 2JamieGibson Group
Dir. Danny Mulheron
1996Riding HighPeter FraserSouth Pacific Pictures
1995PlainclothesEricSouth Pacific Pictures
Dir. Chris Bailey

Presenter.

1998Waiwera Infomercial Presenter

Theatre.

2014Famous FloraBernard Playtime Theatre Ltd
Dir. Ben Crowder
2013Verbatim (Portraits)Donald/GrantLast Tapes Theatre Company
Dir. Jeff Szusterman
2007Mother/Whaea Tama/SonSonA Lethal Set - Maidment Theatre, Auckland
Dir. Heath Jones
2005The ReturnSimonA Lethal Set - Maidment Theatre, Auckland
Dir. Heath Jones
2004ProofHalLittle Maidment
Dir. Heath Jones
2003Laughing Wild - TV2 International Laugh! FestivalManCyvonde Productions
Dir. Rachel More
2002Wipe OutJaxNew Zealand Festival of the Arts - National Tour
2001I Am MeAlanCyvonde Productions
Dir. Vendula Prager
2001The Cook, The Thief, His Wife and Her LoverSpangler/Terrence FitchNew Zealand Drama School Productions
Dir. Jude Gibson
2001Truth or JustassDavid BainCyvonde Productions
2001Whatu/WeaveVariousNew Zealand Drama School Productions
2000Ophelia Thinks HarderHamletNew Zealand Drama School Productions
2000The MysteriesJesus ChristNew Zealand Drama School Productions
1998One Flew Over The Cuckoos NestBilly BibbitMPA INC

Voice.

2016The Warehouse VoiceThe Warehouse LTD

Web Series.

2017Auckward Love Season 3Dir. Emmett Skilton

Training.

Audition Technique with Miranda Harcourt (ongoing) - 2012
Meisner Technique with Michael Saccente (ongoing) - 2012
Acting Master Class with Ian Mune - 2008
Audition Technique Workshop & Masterclasses - 2003, Terri De'Ath
Camera Workshop - 2000, Vicky Yannoutsos
Bachelor of Performing Arts - 1999, Toi Whaakari : New Zealand Drama School
The Actors Space Workshop Series 1 & 2 - 1998, Raymond Hawthorne & Ilona Rodgers