Profile
Ethnicity
Māori
Iwi
Ngāpuhi
Location
Auckland, New Zealand
Height
183 cm
Age Range
24–28
Career Highlights
Lionel Wellington is a New Zealand actor who has been acting since a very young age, his work spans television, film, theatre, and digital series, with a strong presence in both contemporary drama and Māori-led storytelling. He is best known for his lead roles as 'Tai' in "Head High", 'Leroy Raumati' in "Shortland Street", and 'Taratu' in "Kairakau" Season 3. His screen work also includes "Ahikāroa", "The Gulf", and "End of the Valley", along with appearances in acclaimed web series such as "Kura" and "Educators." On stage, Lionel has performed in lead roles including "10ft Tall" and "Bless This Child", further showcasing his versatility across mediums.
Awards.
| 2014 | First Place in the Junior English Category for Secondary High Schools Regional Speech Competition | ||
Feature Film.
| 2013 | The Dark Horse | Rip | Dark Horse Films Ltd Dir. James Nepia |
Television.
| 2026 | Baddies | Ghost (Supporting) | TVNZ/BSAG Dir. Johnny Barker |
| 2024 | Ahikaroa - Season 6 | Ariki | Kura Productions Dir. Various |
| 2024 | Kairakau - Season 3 | Taratu (Lead) | Dir. Various |
| 2023 | End of The Valley | Raupo (Supporting) | Dir. Various |
| 2021 | Head High - Season 2 | Tai Roberts (Lead) | South Pacific Pictures Ltd Dir. Tim Worrall |
| 2019 | Head High | Tai (Core) | South Pacific Productions Dir. Tim Worrall |
| 2018 | Funny Whare | Guest - as himself | Maori Television - MTS Dir. Various |
| 2018 | The Gulf | Nikau | Dir. Charlie Haskell and Jackie van Beek |
| 2016 | Shortland Street | Leroy Raumati (Core Cast) | South Pacific Pictures Dir. Various |
| 2013 | Te Kaea | Lionel | Maori Television |
| 2012 | Pukana | Lionel | Maori Television |
Theatre.
| 2019 | 10ft Tall | Tamati (Lead) | Playworks Dir. Bryan Divers |
| 2018 | Bless This Child | Taylor (Lead) | Dir. Hone Kouka |
Web Series.
| 2022 | Kura - Season 3 | Hotene (Lead) | Dir. Various |
| 2019 | Educators - Season 2 | Dixon | Dir. Various |
| 2018 | Educators | Student | Dir. Various |
| 2018 | Kura | Hotene | Dir. James Watson and Vince McMillan |
Short Film.
| 2014 | Angus Icarus | Sean | Unitec |
Training.
| Toi Whakaari (Drama) - 2010, Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Hoani Waititi Marae |