Profile
Ethnicity
Māori
Iwi
Ngāpuhi
Location
Auckland, New Zealand
Height
183 cm
Age Range
19–29
Career Highlights
Lionel Wellington is a New Zealand actor known for his role as Leroy on the primetime drama Shortland Street. He has also been a core cast member in the television series Head High, playing the role of Tai. His recent work includes appearances in End of the Valley and the lead role of Taratu in Kairakau 3. Lionel’s diverse range of roles showcases his talent across television, making him a dynamic presence in the New Zealand entertainment industry.
Awards.
| 2014 | First Place in the Junior English Category for Secondary High Schools Regional Speech Competition | ||
Short Film.
| 2014 | Angus Icarus | Sean | Unitec |
Feature Film.
| 2013 | The Dark Horse | Rip | Dark Horse Films Ltd Dir. James Nepia |
Television.
| 2024 | Kairakau 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 S-2 | Dixon | Dir. Various |
| 2018 | Educators | Student | Dir. Various |
| 2018 | Kura | Hotene | Dir. James Watson and Vince McMillan |
Training.
| Toi Whakaari (Drama) - 2010, Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Hoani Waititi Marae |