Lionel Wellington Actor Profile

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.

2014First Place in the Junior English Category for Secondary High Schools Regional Speech Competition

Feature Film.

2013The Dark HorseRipDark Horse Films Ltd
Dir. James Nepia

Television.

2026BaddiesGhost (Supporting)TVNZ/BSAG
Dir. Johnny Barker
2024Ahikaroa - Season 6ArikiKura Productions
Dir. Various
2024Kairakau - Season 3Taratu (Lead)Dir. Various
2023End of The ValleyRaupo (Supporting)Dir. Various
2021Head High - Season 2Tai Roberts (Lead)South Pacific Pictures Ltd
Dir. Tim Worrall
2019Head HighTai (Core)South Pacific Productions
Dir. Tim Worrall
2018Funny WhareGuest - as himselfMaori Television - MTS
Dir. Various
2018The GulfNikauDir. Charlie Haskell and Jackie van Beek
2016Shortland StreetLeroy Raumati (Core Cast)South Pacific Pictures
Dir. Various
2013Te KaeaLionelMaori Television
2012PukanaLionelMaori Television

Theatre.

201910ft TallTamati (Lead)Playworks
Dir. Bryan Divers
2018Bless This ChildTaylor (Lead)Dir. Hone Kouka

Web Series.

2022Kura - Season 3Hotene (Lead)Dir. Various
2019Educators - Season 2DixonDir. Various
2018EducatorsStudentDir. Various
2018Kura HoteneDir. James Watson and Vince McMillan

Short Film.

2014Angus IcarusSeanUnitec

Training.

Toi Whakaari (Drama) - 2010, Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Hoani Waititi Marae