Profile
Pronoun
He/Him
Ethnicity
Māori
Location
Wellington, New Zealand
Height
175 cm
Age Range
17–27
Career Highlights
William Thompson is an emerging New Zealand actor currently studying at Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School, set to graduate in 2026. His screen work includes a role as Hangarau in the television series “Warren’s Vortex”, where he demonstrates a strong and grounded on screen presence. Alongside his screen experience, William has performed in theatre productions including “One-Two” and “Dictionary”, continuing to develop his craft through a balance of contemporary and character driven work. With formal training underway and early professional credits to his name, William is a promising talent building strong momentum, and one to watch as he enters the industry.
Television.
| 2025 | Warren's Vortex | Hangarau | Kitchen Table Productions |
Theatre.
| 2026 | Man Up | Unnamed | Aracella Productions Dir. John Butterfield |
| 2026 | One-Two | One | ABSURDISTS INC. Dir. Nathan King |
| 2026 | The Lizards Lie Within: A Lizardmen Movie Play Musical | The Lizard Leader | Dir. Arlo Macmillan |
| 2025 | Dictionary | Dee | ABSURDISTS INC. Dir. Nathan King |
| 2025 | Ka Tito Au | Various | Dir. Regan Taylor |
Short Film.
| 2025 | Pariah | Leto | Yoobee Dir. Jackson Hay |
Training.
| Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School - Graduating 2026 - 2026 |