Profile
Pronoun
He/Him
Ethnicity
Māori
Iwi
Ngāti Whanaunga, Ngāti Paoa, Ngāti Hine, Te Rerehua, Ngāti Tahu
Location
Auckland, New Zealand
Height
183 cm
Age Range
42–51
Career Highlights
Jarod Rawiri, an acclaimed New Zealand-Māori actor and graduate of Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School, is renowned for his versatility. Currently, he plays a core role in "The Brokenwood Mysteries" (Season 10), following notable work in "Friends Like Her" and "Duckrockers." His television portfolio includes appearances in "Shortland Street," "Harry," "Hope and Wire," and comedic series "Auckland Daze" and "Mean Mums." Notably, his performance in "Waitangi: What Really Happened" earned him a Best Actor nomination at the 2011 NZ TV Awards. He has also left his mark in film, leading in "Jinx Sister," "Matariki," and "Fantail," along with acclaimed short films including “Tama Tu.” In theatre, he has made significant contributions to The Silo Theatre Company and Auckland Theatre Company, with an upcoming role in "The Long Day's Journey into Night" in 2024.
Awards.
| 2011 | Aotearoa Film & Television Awards-Finalist Best Performance by an Actor-What Really Happened: Waitangi | ||
| 2011 | Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards Nominee - Outstanding Performance in I, George Nepia. | ||
| 2002 | The Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards Nomination-Best Newcomer | ||
Feature Film.
| 2023 | Workmates | Firefighter (Supporting) | Dir. Curtis Vowell |
| 2012 | Fantail | Dean (Core) | Yes Please Films Ltd & Curious Films Dir. Curtis Vowell |
| 2009 | Matariki | Rick (Lead) | Filmwork (Matariki) Ltd Dir. Michael Bennett |
| 2007 | A Song of Good | Howie (Support) | Robber's Dog Films Dir. Gregory King |
| 2007 | Jinx Sister | Sam (Lead ) | Ample Films Dir. Athina Tsoulis |
Short Film.
| 2004 | Kerosene Creek | Robbie (Lead ) | Blueskin Films Dir. Michael Bennett |
| 2004 | Tama Tu | Tom (Lead ) | Aio Films/Defender Films Dir. Taika Cohen |
| 2004 | Tangi | Matu (Lead ) | Blue Skin Productions Dir. Michael Bennett |
| 2002 | Spring Flames | Salvatore (Lead) | New Zealand Film School Dir. Aileen O'Sullivan |
| 2001 | The Weekend Golfer | Bogie (Lead ) | New Zealand Film School Dir. Mark Ruka |
Television.
| 2025 | The Brokenwood Mysteries - Season 11 | Daniel Chalmers (Core Cast) | South Pacific Pictures Dir. Various |
| 2024 | Friends Like Her | Liam (Core Cast) | Great Southern Television Dir. Joshua Frizzell |
| 2023 | The Brokenwood Mysteries - Season 10 | Daniel Chalmers (Core Cast) | South Pacific Pictures Dir. Various |
| 2022 | Duckrockers | Sergeant Heremia (Supporting) | Dir. Oscar Kightley & Sima urale |
| 2022 | The Brokenwood Mysteries - Season 9 | Daniel Chalmers (Core Cast) | South Pacific Pictures Dir. Various |
| 2021 | Ahikāroa - Season 4 | Richard (Support) | Kura Productions Dir. Various |
| 2021 | Mean Mums - Season 3 | Bob (Recurring Guest) | South Pacific Pictures Dir. Robyn Grace |
| 2021 | The Brokenwood Mysteries - Season 8 | Daniel Chalmers (Core Cast) | South Pacific Pictures Dir. Various |
| 2020 | Mean Mums - Season 2 | Bob (Support) | South Pacific Pictures |
| 2020 | Shortland Street | Mo Hannah (Guest) | South Pacific Pictures Dir. Various |
| 2020 | The Brokenwood Mysteries - Season 7 | Daniel Chalmers (Core Cast) | South Pacific Pictures Dir. Various |
| 2019 | Mean Mums - Season 1 | Bob (Hine's Hubbie) | |
| 2018 | Third Term - Pilot | Troy (Support) | Michael Beran Productions Dir. Michael Beran |
| 2015 | Shortland Street | Mo Hannah (Core cast) | South Pacific Pictures Ltd Dir. Various |
| 2013 | Hope and Wire | Ryan (Lead) | GPP-H&W Limited Dir. Gaylene Preston |
| 2012 | Auckland Daze | Jarrod (Therapist) (Guest) | Brown Sugar Apple Grunt Productions Dir. Kiel McNaugton |
| 2012 | Harry | Wattie | Desert Road Dir. Chris Dudman |
| 2012 | Korero Mai - Season 9 | Ben | Cinco Cine Film Productions Ltd Dir. Robyn Grace |
| 2011 | Billy | Ike Metekingi | Comedia Pictures Ltd Dir. Peter Burger |
| 2010 | Korero Mai | Tai Jones (Guest) | Cinco Cine Film Productions Ltd Dir. Robyn Grace & Awanui Simich Pene |
| 2010 | Stolen | Constable Hashtu (Support) | South Pacific Pictures Productions Limted Dir. Britta Johnstone |
| 2010 | The Almighty Johnsons | Mana (Guest) | South Pacific Pictures |
| 2010 | What Really Happened | Hone Heke (Lead) | Eyeworks Film & TV Drama Ltd Dir. Peter Burger |
| 2009 | Jaquie Brown Diaries | Johnny (Guest) | Young, Gifted & Brown Dir. Gerard Johnstone |
| 2009 | Nights In The Gardens Of Spain | Wayne (Support) | |
| 2007 | Korero Mai | Clinton (Lead/Core) | Cinco Cine Film Productions Dir. Rawiri Paratene, Simon Raby & Rachel House |
| 2007 | Whanau | Cinco Cine Film Productions Dir. Hori Ahipene and Katie Wolfe | |
| 2006 | Kai Korero | Maui Matamua | Front of the Box Productions/Maori Television |
| 2005 | New Years Drama Skits | Hepa (Lead/Core) | Maori Television |
| 2005 | The Market - Season 1 | Gus (Regular Recurring) | Isola Productions |
| 2004 | Mataku Revelation - Season 3 | Motu (Lead/Core) | 4 Winds Films Dir. Carey Carter |
Theatre.
| 2018 | Cellfish - Silo Theatre | Man - Tane | Silo Theatre Dir. Jason Te Kare |
| 2017 | La Vie Dans Une Marionette | ||
| 2014 | Angels in America | Belize | Silo Theatre Dir. Shane Bosher |
| 2013 | White Rabbit, Red Rabbit | Silo Theatre Dir. Nassim Soleimanpour | |
| 2011 | I, George Nepia | George Nepia | Q Theatre Dir. Jason Te Kare |
| 2011 | The Brothers Size | Ogun | Silo Theatre Dir. Shane Bosher |
| 2010 | Toys | Royale Productions Dir. Cameron Rhodes/Toby Leach | |
| 2007 | Bloodlines | Margot McRae | |
| 2007 | Lobby Hero | William | Silo Theatre, Auckland Dir. Caroline Bell-Booth |
| 2007 | The Cut | John | Silo Theatre, Auckland Dir. Jonothon Hendry |
| 2006 | Take Me Out | Rodriguez | Silo Theatre, Auckland Dir. Shane Bosher |
| 2005 | Maui | Brother | One Man Against the Gods Dir. Tanemahuta Gray |
| 2004 | The Prophet | Andrew Beautifull | International Festival of the Arts - North Island & Hawaii Tour Dir. Nina Nawalowalo |
| 2003 | Awhina | Tana nui te ra | The North Island Tour Dir. Nancy Brunning |
| 2003 | Te Ao Marama | Maui Mua | New Zealand Arts Festival Dir. Tanemahuta Gray |
| 2002 | One for the Road | Nicolas | New Zealand Drama School Productions Dir. Jacqui Coats |
| 2002 | The Prophet | Matt | New Zealand Drama School Productions Dir. Hone Kouka & Kirk Torrance |
| 2002 | The Rover | Don Antonio | New Zealand Drama School Productions Dir. James Beaumont |
| 2001 | Orpheus Descending | Mitch | New Zealand Drama School Productions Dir. Miranda Harcourt |
| 2001 | Southern Lights | Tom | New Zealand Drama School Productions Dir. Annie Ruth |
| 2001 | Who Needs a Vespa | New Zealand Drama School Productions Dir. Jude Gibson & Wendy Wallace | |
| 2000 | A Doll's House | Torvald | New Zealand Drama School Productions Dir. Jude Gibson |
| 1999 | Crazy for You | Ensemble | Howick Operatic Society Dir. Grant Wilson |
Voice.
| 2017 | Mercury | TVNZ | |
| 2012 | Far Cry 3 | Various Villagers | Ubisoft Entertainment |
| 2011 | Spartacus Re-Voicing | Controller | Pacific Renaissance Spartacus Ltd |
| 2005 | Loop Group | River Queen Feature Film | |
| 2002 | Whole Otter Love | Radio Play Dir. Self Devised |
Web Series.
| 2020 | I Date Rejects - Season 2 | Vinnie (Lead) | Whiritoa Productions Dir. Paula Whetu-Jones |
| 2019 | Colonial Combat | Tuawhere | Awa Films Dir. Julian Arahanga |
| 2014 | Only In Aotearoa | Geoff / Fletcher (Guest) | Kura Productions Dir. Various |
Training.
| Bachelor of Performing Arts Acting Major - 2000, Toi Whakaari:New Zealand Drama School | |||
| Diploma in Performing Arts - 1998, Selwyn Performing Arts, Auckland, New Zealand |