Ken Blackburn MNZM
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Acting
Skills
Army Territorials, Artist, Ballroom Dancer, Cricket, Dancer, Director, Dog Handler, Fishing, Full Licence, High Baritone, Marksman, Pool, Presenter, Singer, Snooker, Soccer, Tennis, Voice Artist, Writer
Accents
American (standard), Australian, British, Cockney, Irish, Manchester, RP, Scottish, Southern American, Yorkshire
Acting Experience
Feature Film
2020Poppy, 'Uncle Fred'
Poppy Pictures Ltd Dir: Linda Niccol
2014Sunset Song, 'Galt'
Hurricane Films Dir: Terence Davies
2014Slow West, 'Josh Mackenzie'
Slow West (NZ) Ltd Dir: John Maclean
2010Rest for the Wicked, 'Mr Hayes'
RFTW Ltd Dir: Simon Pattiso
2005King Kong, 'Stage Manager'
New Line Pictures Dir: Peter Jackson
1996The Frighteners, 'Dr. Kamins'
Wingnut Films Dir: Peter Jackson
1992Absent Without Leave, 'Captain Barrett'
Meridian Films Dir: John Laing
1990The Grasscutter, 'Inspector Lerwick'
Central Independent Dir: Ian Mune
1989The Roar, 'Ken Scott'
Dir: Guy Mazzeo
1987Ngati, 'Arthur'
Dir: Barry Barclay
1984Tommy Knockers, 'Newt Berringer'
ABC Dir: John Power
1981Bad Blood, 'Thommo Robson'
Southern Pictures Dir: Mike Newell
1981Pictures, 'Commander James'
Pacific Films Dir: Michael Black
1978Skin Deep, 'Bob Harvey'
Phase 3 Dir: Geoff Stevens
1975479, 'Robert James'
Dir: Wayne Tourell
Television
2023Sweet Tooth: season III, 'Paul'
Netflix Dir: Various
2022The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, 'Tar-Palantir'
Amazon Dir: Various
2017The Brokenwood Mysteries: season IV, 'Edward'
South Pacific Pictures Dir: Various
2016The Brokenwood Mysteries: season III, 'Edward'
South Pacific Pictures Dir: Various
2015The Brokenwood Mysteries: season II, 'Edward'
South Pacific Pictures Dir: Various
2015Hillary, 'Sir Malcolm'
Great Southern Television Dir: Danny Mulheron
2013The Forgotten General (docu-drama), 'Sir James Allen'
Kingfisher Films Limited
2011What Really Happened: Women's Vote (tele-feature), 'Speaker'
Eyeworks Film & TV Drama Ltd Dir: Peter Burger
2011Strongman (docu-drama), 'Mr Tucker'
A Bigger Picture Ltd Dir: Gaylene Preston
2011Whiskey Island (tele-feature), 'Joshua'
GFC Ltd Dir: John Delbridge
2010Legend of the Seeker: season II, 'Brother Joseph'
The Walt Disney Company (NZ) Limited Dir: Various
2009Until Proven Innocent (tele-feature), 'Appeal Court Judge'
Lippy Pictures Dir: Peter Burger
2003The Strip, 'Finn's Father'
Gibson Group Dir: Various
2001Atlantis High, 'Mr Dorsey'
Cloud 9 Dir: Raymond Thompson
1999FARSCAPE, 'Hybin'
Jim Henson Productions
1998The Legend of William Tell, 'Commissioner Esdras'
Cloud 9 Dir: Various
1997Duggan, 'Sensei'
Communicado Dir: Various
1996Xena: Warrior Princess, 'King Menlaos'
Pacific Renaissance Pictures Dir: Various
1995Hercules, 'Atreus'
Pacific Renaissance Pictures Dir: Various
1993White Fang, 'Hank'
Walt Disney Pictures Dir: Randal Kleiser
1992The Ray Bradbury Theatre, 'Policeman (recurring)'
Granada Television Dir: Various
1992Shortland Street, 'Sir Bruce Warner'
South Pacific Pictures Dir: Various
1992The Sound & the Silence, 'Elisha Gray'
Atlantis Films
1992The Rainbow Warrior, 'Gerard Curry'
Bonny Dore Productions
1991Which Way Home (tele-feature), 'Officer Carmody'
McElroy & McElroy Dir: Carl Shultz
1990Betty's Bunch, 'The Charmer'
Dir: Chris Bailey
1989Brotherhood of the Rose (tele-feature), 'Forbes'
NBC Productions Dir: Marvin J. Chomsky
1987Steel Riders, 'Inspector Hawley'
TVNZ Dir: Various
1985Hanlon, 'John Fraser QC'
TVNZ Dir: Various
1984Gliding On, 'The Boss'
TVNZ Dir: Various
1983An Age Apart, 'Doctor'
Limelight Productions Dir: Various
1983Nearly No Christmas, 'Undertaker'
Gibson Films Dir: Various
1982Mortimer's Patch, 'Chris Knight'
TVNZ Dir: Various
1982Casualties of Peace, 'Tripod'
TVNZ Dir: Various
1979Patrol Boat, 'Commander Johns'
ABC Series Dir: Various
1977Moynihan, 'Brian Crosby'
TVNZ Dir: Various
1977Glenview High, 'Mr Phillips'
Grundy Television Dir: Various
1975Close to Home, 'Clive Foster'
TVNZ Dir: Various
Theatre
2017Three Days in the Country, 'Bolshintsov'
Circa Theatre Dir: Susan Wilson
2016King Lear, 'Gloucester'
Circa Theatre Dir: Michael Hurst
2015Heroes, 'Phillipe'
Auckland Theatre Company Dir: Alison Quigan
2014The Caretaker, 'Mac Davies'
Fortune Theatre Dir: Lara Macgregor
2013Motel, 'Motel Manager'
Basement Theatre Dir: Todd RIppon
2013Anne Boleyn, 'Parrot / Courtier / Countryman'
Auckland Theatre Company Dir: Colin McColl
2012Death of a Saleman, 'Ben / various'
Peach Theatre Compnay Dir: Jesse Peach
2011Othello, 'Duke / Clown / Gratiano'
Peach Theatre Compnay Dir: Jesse Peach
20094 Flats Whites In Italy, 'Harry'
Court Theatre Dir: Ross Gumbley
2009Entertaining Mr Sloane, 'Lead'
Circa Theatre Dir: Conrad Newport
2007Who Wants to Be 100?, 'Alan Webster'
Court Theatre Dir: Ross Gumbley
2005Milo's Wake, 'Milo O'Connor'
Circa Theatre
2005The Cherry Orchard, 'Pischyk'
Circa Theatre
2005Bright Star, 'Rev Edward Hill'
Circa Theatre Dir: Susan Wilson
2005Democracy, 'Herbert Wehner'
Circa Theatre Dir: Ross Jolly
2004Foolish Acts, 'Various'
Circa Theatre Dir: Steven Ray
Short Film
2013Life is for Living, 'Albert'
Dir: Danny Phillips
2011Antonio's Secret, 'Antonio'
Dir: Danny Phillips
2010If we are to be Eaten by Wolves, 'Nicholas'
UNITEC
2010One Hearse Town, 'Jack (lead)'
Dir: Sarah Rowley
Television Commercials
2022Amazon
Worldwide
2022Kiwi Lager
NZ - Online Only
Awards
2019Best Actor Award
48 Hour Film Challenge
2017Equity Lifetime Achievement Award
NZ Actors Equity/MEAA
2015Winner of Best Kiwi Short Film for 'Life is for Living'
Kiwi International Film Festival
2015Golden World Award for 'Life is for Living'
World Film Awards - Jakarta
2015International Award of Outstanding Excellence for 'Life is for Living'
IFFEHC - Jakarta
2015Audience Choice Award for Best Short Film for 'Life is for Living'
BBFF Awards
2015Best International Short Film for 'Life is for Living'
BBFF
2014Best Actor for 'The Caretaker'
Dunedin Arts Festival
2014Best International Film for 'Life is for Living'
Oklahoma Film Festival Awards
2014Best Short Film for 'Life is for Living'
Oklahoma Film Festival Awards
2011Best Actor for 'Antonio's Secret'
Las Vegas Short Film Festival Awards
2005MNZM for Services to the Performing Arts
Queen's Birthday Honours
1999Best Actor for 'Waiting for Godot'
Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards
