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Bruce Allpress was born on 25 August 1930 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. He was an actor, known for The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002), The Water Horse (2007) and Klynham Summer (1982). He died on 23 April 2020 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Menacing-looking Kiwi character actor John Karlsen had a prolific career in Italian films, where he spent much of his professional life. He arrived in Italy in the late 1950s, making his film debut with an uncredited role in the Rome-shot Mamie Van Doren vehicle Le bellissime gambe di Sabrina (1958). A member of Federico Fellini's regular company, he appeared in four of the director's projects between 1963 and 1973. He's best known to American audiences for his role as an evil 14th-century duke in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989), which was partially shot in Italy. He also appeared in several other international productions shot in Italy. At some point he returned to his native New Zealand, where he passed away in 2017.

Yvonne Lawley was born on 4 December 1913 in London, England, UK. She was an actress, known for The Tommyknockers (1993), Death in Brunswick (1990) and The Ray Bradbury Theater (1985). She died on 21 May 1999 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Educated at The Quintin School to 'O'level GCE standard. Left England for Canada in '56 and served 5 years in the Canadian Army (Provost Sgt.). Arrived in NZ '61 intending to join the NZ Army - unhappily a motorcycle accident finished that idea. Started in amateur theatre '62, and became involved in Radio Drama, TV and commercial voicing. Moved to Wellington '64 for the Downstage production of Oh What a Lovely War, followed by a NZ tour of the RSC's The Comedy of Errors, then a National tour of OWaLW. Lots of Radio Drama - commercial voice work and a period singing folk songs in coffee bars. In '67 I returned to Auckland to play Henry V at Central Theatre, plus 5 more productions before joining the original company at the Mercury Theatre, where I remained based for 20 years appearing in about 120 productions, interspersed with: Performing at the NZ pavilion at 'Expo 70 in Osaka. New Zealand Arts Council sponsored study trip to London '80. Evita (Peron) NZ tour, then filming Jack Holborn for ZDF TV (Munich) in Yugoslavia in '82. Evita (Peron) Brisbane '83, Honolulu Auckland & Wellington'84; Sydney '89. Chess (Molokov): NZ tour '93, Melboune '97; Ken Hill's Phantom (Mephistopheles & Persian Prince)toured NZ '94. Hal Prince's Showboat Sydney (Vallon + understudy Capt Andy) '98. Bryce Courtenay's The Potato Factory (Sir Jasper Waterlow) TV Mini-series Ch 7 Sydney '98. Lord of the Rings (Barliman Butterbur) '99. Oliver (Mr Bumble) Court Theatre Christchurch '05/'06. PowerRangers (Spencer + voice of Benglo) '06/'07'. Plus lots of other TV and film work. Won 2006 Best Actor at the Richmond Rd Short Film Festival for Together. I am divorced and have 2 children. I am an active Freemason - have been Master of my Lodge twice. I'm a Great Priory Officer of the Knights Templar, and District Grand Chancellor in the Order of the Secret Monitor. Also a Knight of Grace in the non-masonic Order of St Lazarus (Jerusalem) and a Knight Commander in the Order of St Stanislas (Poland).

Liddy Holloway was born on 27 March 1945 in Wellington, New Zealand. She was an actress and writer, known for Without a Paddle (2004), Shortland Street (1992) and Fracture (2004). She died on 29 December 2004 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Noel Trevarthen was born on 10 January 1938 in Auckland, New Zealand. He was an actor, known for Carson's Law (1983), Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995) and The Rovers (1969). He died on 3 December 1999 in Auckland, New Zealand.

William Johnson was born in May 1924 in Hebden Bridge, Great Britain. He was an actor, known for King Kong (2005), The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) and The Water Horse (2007). He was married to Merle. He died on 23 September 2016 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Bryan Southcombe was born on 10 December 1937 in Nelson, New Zealand. He was an actor, known for The Man with Two Heads (1972). He was married to Charlotte Rampling. He died on 7 March 2007 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Merata Mita was born on 19 June 1942 in Maketu, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. She was a producer and director, known for Boy (2010), Patu! (1983) and Mauri (1988). She was married to Geoff Murphy. She died on 31 May 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Merv Smith was born on 11 March 1933 in Piopio, New Zealand. He was an actor, known for The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014), This Giant Papier-Mâché Boulder Is Actually Really Heavy (2016) and Lucy (2003). He died on 24 September 2018 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Edmund Hillary was born on 20 July 1919 in Tuakau, Auckland, New Zealand. He was married to June Mulgrew and Louise Mary Rose. He died on 11 January 2008 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Davina Whitehouse was born on 16 December 1912 in London, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Dead Alive (1992), Sleeping Dogs (1977) and Homicide (1964). She was married to Archie. She died on 25 December 2002 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Alba was an actor, known for Julius Caesar (1970), The Queen's Traitor (1967) and Privilege (1967). He died in 1997 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Grant Bridger was born in 1947. He was an actor, known for Xena: Warrior Princess (1995), We're Here to Help (2007) and Second Time Lucky (1984). He died on 7 March 2023 in Devonport, Auckland, New Zealand.

Chic Littlewood was born on 17 November 1930 in South East London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for King Kong (2005), 30 Days of Night (2007) and The Basil Brush Show (1980). He died on 11 January 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Robert Bruce was born on 3 November 1943 in Musselburgh, Scotland, UK. He was an actor, known for The Piano (1993), Once Were Warriors (1994) and The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey (1988). He was married to Lynn Young. He died on 2 March 2009 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Francis Bell was born on 18 April 1944 in Cambridge, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Neighbours (1985), Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle (1994) and Alexander Graham Bell: The Sound and the Silence (1991). He was married to Monica Dare. He died on 3 May 1994 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Don Selwyn was born on 22 November 1935 in New Zealand. He was an actor and producer, known for The Maori Merchant of Venice (2002), Once Were Warriors (1994) and The Feathers of Peace (2000). He died on 13 April 2007 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Jack Walley was an actor, known for The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008), 30 Days of Night (2007) and Orange Roughies (2006). He died on 11 March 2020 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Robert Muldoon was born on 25 September 1921 in Auckland, New Zealand. He was an actor, known for The Friday Frights (1989), The Adventures of Terry Teo (1985) and Dateline (1984). He died on 5 August 1992 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Eric Woofe was born on 31 July 1941 in Auckland, New Zealand. He was an actor, known for Mystery and Imagination (1966), The Strauss Family (1972) and The Avengers (1961). He was married to Marilyn Taylerson and Louise Pajo. He died on 21 February 2013 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Roderick Horn was born on 29 March 1934 in Palmerston North, New Zealand. He was an actor, known for The Three Princes (1968), The Tripods (1984) and Treasure Island (1982). He died on 22 April 1992 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Brad McGann grew up in New Zealand and studied at the University of Otago and the Swinburne Film and Television School in Melbourne. He directed the drama It Never Rains (1996) and the documentary Come As You Are (co-director, 1996) for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. He also directed the award-winning short film Possum (1996). In My Father's Den (2004) is his first feature.

Peter Wells was born in 1950 in Auckland, New Zealand. He was a director and writer, known for Desperate Remedies (1992), Georgie Girl (2001) and A Death in the Family (1987). He was married to Douglas Lloyd-Jenkins. He died on 18 February 2019 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Jonah Lomu was born on 12 May 1975 in Auckland, New Zealand. He was married to Nadene Quirk, Fiona Taylor and Tanya Rutter. He died on 18 November 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand.