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Michael Lawrence

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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
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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
1984
-
- Today
Came A Hot Friday
Don Jackson
Miramar Films
Dir. Ian Mune
1983
-
- Today
Savage Islands
Franz
Paramount Pictures
Dir. Ferdinand Fairfax

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
1987
-
- Today
Open House
Torchy
TVNZ
Dir. John Givens
1984
-
- Today
Out in the Cold
Strawberry
Zig Zag Films
Dir. Dan Vendramini

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
2011
-
- Today
Finding Murdoch
Keith Murdoch
Landmark Productions
Dir. Paul Gittens
2011
-
- Today
The Public Eye
Charels Sidley
Ford Transit
Dir. Jack Studio
2010
-
- Today
Le Sud
Jim Patterson
Auckland Theatre Company
Dir. Raymond Hawthorne
2010
-
- Today
Finding Murdoch
Keith Murdoch
Landmark Productions
Dir. Paul Gittens
2009
-
- Today
Creditors
Gustav
Maidment Studio
Dir. Michael Hurst / Paul Gittins
2009
-
- Today
The Chairs (Les Chaises)
Old Man
Potent Pause / AK09
Dir. George Tudor
2009
-
- Today
Oliver
Bill Sykes
Auckland Theatre Company
Dir. Raymond Hawthorne
2008
-
- Today
Finding Murdoch
Keith Murdoch
Musgrove Studio
Dir. Paul Gittins
2008
-
- Today
The Hothouse
Roote
Musgrove Studio
Dir. Michael Lawrence / Paul Gittins
2008
-
- Today
True West
Lee
Burn Toast Prods.
Dir. Paul Gittins
2007
-
- Today
The Homecoming
Lenny
Potent Pause / AK07
Dir. Paul Gittins
2007
-
- Today
Decadence
Steve, Les
Musgrove Studio
Dir. Paul Gittins
2006
-
- Today
Red Shorts (The Bear)
Smirnov
The Herald Theatre
Dir. George Tudor
2006
-
- Today
Ashes to Ashes
Devlin
Maidment Theatre
Dir. Eero Surgeno
2006
-
- Today
U-boat Down Under
Michael Kronfield
Downstage Theatre
Dir. Peter Tait
2005
-
- Today
The Bach
Michael
Auckland Theatre Company
Dir. Sarah Pierce
2005
-
- Today
Sexual Perversity in Chicago
Bernie
Greenwich Theatre
Dir. Miles Taylor
2004
-
- Today
The Caretaker
Mick
The Maidment Theatre
Dir. Paul Gittins
2003
-
- Today
A Slight Ache
Edward
Silo Theatre
Dir. Natalie Hitchcock
2003
-
- Today
Miss Julie
Jean
The Maidment Studio
Dir. Vadim Ledegorov
2002
-
- Today
Decadence
Steve, Les
Circa Theatre
Dir. Paul Gittens
2002
-
- Today
Old Times
Deeley
The Maidment Theatre
Dir. Paul Gittins
2001
-
- Today
A Streetcar Named Desire
Mitch
Auckland Theatre Company
Dir. Simon Prast
2001
-
- Today
Decadence
Steve, Les
The Maidment Theatre
Dir. Paul Gittens
2000
-
- Today
The Beauty Queen of Lenaane
Pato
Auckland Theatre Company
Dir. Jonathan Hardy
1999
-
- Today
Foreskins Lament
Clean
Auckland Theatre Company
Dir. Paul Minifie
1999
-
- Today
Death of a Salesman
Biff
Auckland Theatre Company
Dir. Simon Prast
1998
-
- Today
Wind in the Willows
Chief Weasel
Auckland Theatre Company
Dir. Raymond Hawthorne
1998
-
- Today
Julius Caesar
Metallus Cimber
Auckland Theatre Company
Dir. Raymond Hawthorne
1998
-
- Today
Badjelly the Witch
Various
Dir. David Coddington
1998
-
- Today
12 Angry Men
Jury No. 6
Auckland Theatre Company
Dir. Simon Prast
1998
-
- Today
Wind in the Willows
Badger
Dir. David Coddington
1998
-
- Today
The Birthday Party
Stanley
Potent Pause Productions
Dir. Paul Gittens
1998
-
- Today
Jack and the Beanstalk
Giant
Dir. David Coddington
1998
-
- Today
Peter Pan
Captain Hook
Nukuhau Productions
Dir. Cavid Coddington
1997
-
- Today
The Wind in the Willows
Badger, Albert
Nukuhau Productions
Dir. David Coddington
1997
-
- Today
The Herbal Bed
Rafe Smith
Auckland Theatre Company
Dir. Raymond Hawthorne
1996
-
- Today
True West
Lee
Dir. Maya Dalziel
1996
-
- Today
The Homecoming
Lenny
Close Criminals Company
Dir. Paul Minifie
1995
-
- Today
East
Mike
Mercury Theatre / Bats Theatre / Zurich & Lucerne Festivals
Dir. Roger Morton
1994
-
- Today
The Caretaker
Aston
Turning Tide Company
Dir. Geoff Clendon
1994
-
- Today
Ladies Night 2: Raging On
Barry
Rhino Productions
Dir. David Coddington
1993
-
- Today
Badjelly the Witch
Various
Nukuhau Productions
Dir. David Coddington
1992
-
- Today
Equus
Frank Strang
Event Productions
Dir. David Coddington
1991
-
- Today
The Boat
Publius Lucianus Calvus
Ruthless Art Productions
Dir. Simon Marler
1991
-
- Today
The Lover
Richard
Dir. David Coddington
1991
-
- Today
The Dumb Waiter
Gus
Event Productions
Dir. David Coddington
1990
-
- Today
Exile
Allen D Baxtable
The Maidment Theatre
Dir. Cathy Denford
1990
-
- Today
The Lucky Spot
Reed Hooker
Last Tango Productiohs
Dir. Miranda Wilson
1989
-
- Today
A View from the Bridge
Marco
Mercury Theatre
Dir. Raymond Hawthorne
1989
-
- Today
Judy
Sid Luft, Joe Mankeweiz
Dir. David Coddington
1989
-
- Today
The Three Musketeers
Jussac, Baron Von Winter
Mercury Theatre
Dir. Raymond Hawthorne
1989
-
- Today
Ladies Night
Barry
Mercury Theatre
Dir. David Coddington
1988
-
- Today
The Homecoming
Joey
Dir. Paul Minifie
1988
-
- Today
Burn This
Pale
Mercury Theatre
Dir. Miles Taylor
1988
-
- Today
Madame Butterfly
Ninja
Dir. Raymond Hawthorne
1988
-
- Today
Twelfth Night
Antonio
Dir. Raymond Hawthorne
1987
-
- Today
Ladies Night
Barry
Dir. David Coddington
1987
-
- Today
Squatter
Knock
Mercury Theatre
Dir. Sarah Pierce
1986
-
- Today
Death of a Salesman
Happy
Mercury Theatre
Dir. Raymond Hawthorne
1985
-
- Today
Out in the Cold
Strawberry
NZ Tour
Dir. Pita Turei
1984
-
- Today
Hitting Town
Ralph
The Maidment Theatre
Dir. Ron Rodgers
1983
-
- Today
King Lear
Curan
Dir. Roger McGill
1983
-
- Today
Badjelly the Witch
Jim, Dullboot
Theatre Corporate
Dir. Danny Vendramini
1983
-
- Today
The Trial
Clerk, Judge
Dir. Roger McGill

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
1999
-
- Today
Tohunga
Hamish
He Tonga Films
Dir. Don Selwyn
1999
-
- Today
Punawai
Frank
Nukuhau Productions
Dir. David Coddington
1994
-
- Today
Fluff
Floyd
Dir. Anthony McCarten
1992
-
- Today
Tide
Antonio
Dir. Kim Gunter
1984
-
- Today
The Painting
Lorenzo
Dir. Katt Stevens
1984
-
- Today
East End Rockers
Mick
Dir. Lenny Johnston
1983
-
- Today
The Visitant
Angelo
Dir. Kim Gunter
-
- Today
The Lake
Lead
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:
-
Winstone Wallboards
Featured
Dir.

Other

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Training

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

Skills

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