Michael Lawrence

Michael is a graduate of Theatre Corporate Drama School. He is one of New Zealand's most prolific theatre practitioners and he specialises in Berkhoff and Pinter. Michael is also an established film and television actor. He played lead roles in both The Price of Milk and Toy Love directed by Harry Sinclair, and is perhaps best known as the romantic lead Don Jackson in Came A Hot Friday directed by Ian Mune. Michael's television highlights include featured guest roles on Rude Awakenings, Tohunga, Duggan, and Xena.

Ethnicity
White
Height
185 cm
Hair
Brown
Eyes
Hazel
Pronouns
he/him

Awards

2015
Off West End Best Actor Nomination
Simpatico "Carter"

Film

2004
-
- Today
King Kong
Venture Crew
Universal Pictures
Dir. Peter Jackson
2002
-
- Today
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Wildman
Three Foot Six Productions
Dir. Peter Jackson
2001
-
- Today
Feathers of Peace
Lt. Broughton
He Taonga Films
Dir. Barry Barclay
2001
-
- Today
Toy Love
Francois
John Swimmer Films
Dir. Harry Sinclair
1999
-
- Today
The Price of Milk
Bernie
John Swimmer Productions
Dir. Harry Sinclair

Television

2006
-
- Today
Rude Awakenings
Horse
M F Productions
Dir. Garth Maxwell
1997
-
- Today
Duggan
Det. Insp. Maunder
Gibson Group
Dir. Yvonne Mckay
1996
-
- Today
Xena: Warrior Princess
King Corteez
Pacific Renaissance USA
Dir. Stuart Main
1995
-
- Today
High Tide
Detective Cook
Straight Throw (USA)
Dir.
1994
-
- Today
Private Eyes
Hamish
South Pacific Pictures
Dir. Tony Holden

Theatre

2022
-
- Today
Snowflake
Andy
Plumb Producition
Dir. Paul Gittens
2022
-
- Today
The Homecoming
Max
Potent Pause Productions
Dir. Edward Peni & Michael Lawrence
2019
-
- Today
The Hothouse
Roote
Pitt St Theatre
Dir. Company
2015
-
- Today
Simpatico
Carter
The Tabard Theatre
Dir. Will Birch
2012
-
- Today
The Birthday Party
Goldberg
Potent Pause Productions
Dir. Raymond Hawthorne

Musical Theatre

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Web series

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Short Film

2003
-
- Today
Closer
Dad
A.J. Film
Dir. David Rittey
2002
-
- Today
The Bach
Darryl
Dir. Stephen Sinclair
2002
-
- Today
The Ride
Daryl
Dir. Stephen Sinclair
2001
-
- Today
El Lago
John McFarlane
Dir. Belinda Schmidt
1999
-
- Today
The Painted Lady
Policeman
Dir. Belinda Schmidt

Presenting

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Voice

2004
-
-Today
Power Rangers
Looping
Village Roadshow
Dir.
2002
-
-Today
The Lord of the Rings
Looping
Dir.

TV Commercial

07/2000
R/O:
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Winstone Wallboards
Featured
Dir.

Other

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Training

1982
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1983
- Today
Theatre Corporate Drama School
Auckland
1979
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1980
- Today
Nz Helldrivers (stunts)

Skills

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