Rainton Oneroa Actor Profile

Profile

Pronoun

He/Him

Ethnicity

Māori

Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Height

193 cm

Age Range

22–31

Career Highlights

Rainton Oneroa is a rising Māori actor celebrated for his compelling performances on stage and screen. A graduate of The Actors Programme (2023), with additional voice and acting training under Juliet Furness, Rainton combines technical precision with emotional depth in his craft. In film, he has taken on lead roles such as ‘Jack’ in “The Man Outside” and ‘Cowboy’ in “Gilded Cage”, along with a supporting role in “Lipstick”. His theatre credits include standout performances as ‘Quin Carney’ in “The Ferryman” and ‘Max’ in “Wine Lips”, both showcasing his talent for leading roles.

Short Film.

2024The Man OutsideJack (Lead)Dir. Liv McClymont
2023Gilded CageCowboy (Lead)Dir. Kacie Stetson
2021LipstickBrother (Supporting)Dir. Arthur Gay

Theatre.

2023The FerrymanQuin Carney (Lead)Dir. Benjamin Henson
2023Wine LipsMax (Lead)Dir. Sam Brooks

Training.

The Actors Programme - 2023
Juliet Furness - Voice & Acting training - 2022