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Rawiri Paratene

Rawiri Paratene

  • Gender: Male
  • TMDB Popularity: 1.38
  • Last Refreshed: 40 days ago

Biography

Rawiri Paratene is a New Zealand stage and screen actor, director, and writer of Ngāpuhi descent, born in Motukaraka, near Kohukohu, Hokianga. He graduated from the New Zealand Drama School with a Bachelor of Performing Arts (Acting) in 2005, after initially struggling with reading and writing at school. Paratene is known for his roles in Whale Rider (2002) and The Insatiable Moon (2010), aspires to bring more Māori stories to film, and has been involved in activist work advocating for Māori rights since the 1970s.

Filmography

Shakespeare's Globe: Romeo and Juliet

Shakespeare's Globe: Romeo and Juliet

as Friar Lawrence 7 2010
Bride Flight

Bride Flight

as Old Mosie 7 2008
Man-Thing

Man-Thing

as Pete Horn 4.1 2005
The Legend of Johnny Lingo

The Legend of Johnny Lingo

as Malio Chief 6.2 2003
Whale Rider

Whale Rider

as Koro 7.5 2002
Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale

Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale

as Rangi (voice) 7 1986