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.
2024 | The Man Outside | Jack (Lead) | Dir. Liv McClymont |
2023 | Gilded Cage | Cowboy (Lead) | Dir. Kacie Stetson |
2021 | Lipstick | Brother (Supporting) | Dir. Arthur Gay |
Theatre.
2023 | The Ferryman | Quin Carney (Lead) | Dir. Benjamin Henson |
2023 | Wine Lips | Max (Lead) | Dir. Sam Brooks |
Training.
The Actors Programme - 2023 | |||
Juliet Furness - Voice & Acting training - 2022 |