Profile
Pronoun
He/Him
Ethnicity
Māori
Location
Auckland, New Zealand
Height
180 cm
Age Range
30–40
Career Highlights
Stan Walker is a New Zealand actor and recording artist of Māori descent, recognised for his compelling on screen presence and ability to bring authenticity and depth to his roles. He made his feature film debut in “Mt. Zion”, earning critical acclaim for his lead performance, and has since continued to build a diverse portfolio across film and television. His screen credits include “Hunt for the Wilderpeople”, “Born To Dance”, the animated series “Bird’s Eye View”, and a guest appearance on “My Life Is Murder”. Drawing on his lived experience and cultural grounding, Stan brings a natural honesty and emotional resonance to his performances. With a career that spans music, film, and storytelling, Stan continues to expand his work as an actor, bringing a strong sense of identity, purpose, and connection to every role he undertakes.
Feature Film.
| 2017 | The Stolen | Matai | Dir. Niall Johnson |
| 2016 | Hunt for the Wilderpeople | Ron | Piki Films Dir. Taika Waititi |
| 2015 | Born To Dance | Benjy | Dir. Tammy Davis |
| 2013 | Mt Zion | Turei | Sony Pictures New Zealand Dir. Tearepa Kahi |
Television.
| 2024 | Tomb Rider: The Legend of Lara Croft - Season 1 | Leo (Voice) | Netflix Dir. Various |
| 2022 | Bird's Eye View | Pukeko (Voice) | The Co-Production Company Dir. Pete Circuitt , Jared Kahi |
| 2021 | My Life Is Murder - Season 2 | Grant (Guest) | Greenstone Pictures Dir. Various |
Short Film.
| 2015 | Men in Black Safety Defenders | Artist | The Sweet Shop Dir. Campbell Hooper |
| 2013 | Nerds in Love | Fergus | Dir. Sean Rodrigo |