Biography
Kirk Torrance is a New Zealand actor and playwright of Māori origins. He is also a former Commonwealth Games swimmer. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Acting from Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School in Wellington. His debut play Strata (2003) won Best New Playwright at the Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards. He played the lead role of Holden in the New Zealand movie Stickmen (2001) and award-winning television drama Fish Skin Suit (2003). While appearing on Outrageous Fortune, he hosted one series of a New Zealand version of The Real Hustle. He was nominated Best Supporting Actor at the Qantas Film & Television Awards 2008 for his ex-cop role in the television series Outrageous Fortune. In 2008, he was named Sexiest Man in Auckland by Metro magazine.
Movies & TV Shows
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Xena: Warrior Princess (1995) — Demetrius
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Power Rangers (1993) — Dr. Runga
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Legend of the Seeker (2008) — Krilmark
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The New Legends of Monkey (2018) — Master
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The Dark Horse (2014) — Noble
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Wanted (2016) — Cliff
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A Summer to Remember (2018) — Danny
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The Dead Lands (2020) — Kā
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Outrageous Fortune (2005) — Wayne Judd
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Stickmen (2001) — Holden
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Darby and Joan (2022) — Ryan Carroll
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Cousins (2021) — Older Sonny
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Sione's 2: Unfinished Business (2012) — Cardinal Hoani
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Tatau (2015) — Reverend Calcott
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Rūrangi (2020) — Gerald Davis
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Siege (2012) — Heath Jones
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Rurangi (2020) — Gerald Davis
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Head Girl (2026) — Wiremu
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Holly's Heroes (2005) — Tony McKenzie
- Manny and Quinn (2022) — George
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Outrageous Fortune: The Movie (2006) — Wayne Judd
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The Pact (2021) — Aaron Simpkins