Anna Baird
- Locations
- Auckland
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Age Range
- 54 - 64
- Height
- 168cm / 5ft 6in
- Bust/Chest
- 96cm / 38in
- Waist
- 80cm / 31in
- Hips
- 114cm / 45in
Bio
Anna Baird is a New Zealand actor who took her love for the craft to the next level by attending The Actors Program, a one-year intensive acting school, and graduated with a diploma in acting in 2015.
Since then, Anna has worked on many of New Zealand's leading TV series, including Shortland Street, Blake Hands, The Brokenwood Mysteries, and Jono & Ben. Her versatility extends beyond television, as she has also worked on multiple short films, web series, and TV commercials.
Additionally, Anna is a trained theatre actor, bringing her talent and dedication to the stage as well. With her diverse experience and commitment to her craft, Anna Baird continues to make significant contributions to the New Zealand entertainment industry.
Television
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Shortland Street | Suzanne Cummings | South Pacific Pictures, dir: Emmet Skilton | Drama |
| 2020 | Black Hands | Organiser | Warner Bros, dir. David Stubbs | Drama |
| 2019 | The Brokenwood Mysteries s6 | Maxine | South Pacific Pictures, dir. Aidee Walker | Drama |
| 2018 | Sidelines (Pilot) | Bar Tender | TV3, dir. Pablo Araus | Drama |
| 2017 | Jono & Ben | Landlord | TV3, dir. Jamaine Ross | Drama |
Web Series
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Joint Venture | Constance | Tiny Earl Productions, dir. Travis Graham | |
| 2020 | Sextortion | Laura Brixton, Liberal Member | TVNZ, Stellar Maris Production | |
| 2018 | Touch Wood | Kathy Walton | Out West Pictures, dir. Renee Mahy | |
| 2017 | AFK Vanya’s Camp | The Collector | Epically Casual Ltd, dir. Dan Rooke | |
| 2017 | The Sisterhood | Cece | Divisionary Films, dir. Kyan Krumdieck | |
| 2017 | The Claw | Victim | Crypt TV / H2Ow Ltd, dir. Nick Burridge | |
| 2016 | Auckward Love s2 | Lily | We Three Productions, dir. Emmett Skilton |
Theatre
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Old Love | Molly, Sandra, Delores, Claire and Shirley | Howick Little Theatre, Dir. Tracey Holdsworth | |
| 2022 | The Country House | Anna Patterson | Dolphin Theatre, dir: Mike Daley | |
| 2021 | SHAM | Neva | Ellerslie Theatre, dir. Merrin Cavell | |
| 2019 | Neighbourhood Watch | Hilda Massie | Howick Little Theatre, dir. Penel Keegan | |
| 2019 | Middle Age Spread | Elizabeth | Tadpole Productions, dir. Louise Wallace & Janice Finn | |
| 2018 | I'll Leave It To You | Mrs Dermott | Howick Little Theatre, dir. Laurie Mills | |
| 2018 | Death of a Dream | Carol Loman | Dolphin Theatre, dir. Penel Keegan | |
| 2017 | Dial M for Murder | Sheila Wendice | Howick Little Theatre , dir. Alex Gleed | |
| 2017 | The Suitcase | One Woman Show | Garnet Station, dir. Deb Filler | |
| 2016 | Four Flat Whites in Italy | Judy | Crummer Entertainment, dir. Regan Crummer | |
| 2016 | Sainthood | Principal Slater | Short + Sweet TAPAC, dir. Jordan Selwyn | |
| 2016 | Operative | Audrey Sanderson | Howick Little Theatre , dir. Andrew Gordon | |
| 2016 | Occupy The Road to Joy | Mayor Joyce Grief | Don’t Blink Theatre Co, dir. Rachael Jocelyn & Andrew Parker | |
| 2015 | Love and Information | Multi Role | The Basement Theatre, dir. Cameron Rhodes | |
| 2014 | Bookworms | Jennifer | Howick Little Theatre, dir. Brian Keegan | |
| 2014 | Monologues 2 | Tricia | Howick Little Theatre, dir. Barry Spring | |
| 2013 | Love, Loss and What I Wore | Multi Role | Howick Little Theatre, dir. Barry Spring | |
| 2013 | The Memory of Water | Teresa | Dolphin Theatre, dir. Rae McGregor | |
| 2013 | Wife After Death | Laura | Dolphin Theatre, dir. Leslie Locke |
Short Film
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 800 Lunches | Mrs Gowdy | Kahania Film & Theatre, dir. Bala Murali Shingade | Short Film |
| 2015 | The Engagement Party | Alice | Candlelit Pictures, dir. Kathy McRae | Short Film |
Video
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Educational Video | Doctor | NZ Aids Foundation, dir. Stanley Makuwe |
Commercial
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Mitre10 'With You All the Way' | Ange | Good Oil | |
| 2020 | Once Choice / Greenstone Insurance | Laurel | FCB, dir. Mike Braid |
Training
| Year | Description | Institution / Presenter | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Performing in the Intimate Zone | Jennifer Ward-Lealand | ||
| 2019 | Advanced Screen Acting | Liz Mullane and Rachel Bullock | ||
| 2019 | DEGNZ 5-Day Travis Technique Intensive | Mark Travis | ||
| 2018 | Masterclass Audit | Howard Fine | ||
| 2018 | Masterclass | Garth Davis | ||
| 2017 | Masterclass | Miranda Harcourt | ||
| 2017 | Comedy Storytelling Masterclass | Deb Filler | ||
| 2016 | Actor in Process Masterclass | Sara Wiseman | ||
| 2016 | Undiscovered Country | Shane Bosher | ||
| 2016 | Pop-Up Globe in Action | Shakespeare's Monologue Intensive | Lisa Harrow | ||
| 2016 | Pop-Up Globe in Action | Shakespeare's Original Practices | Dr Miles Gregory | ||
| 2015 | One Year Intensive | The Actors’ Program | ||
| 2014 | Acting Impulses | Juliet Furness | ||
| 2013 | Accents & the Actors Voice | Kirstie O’Sullivan | ||
| 2012 | The Craft of Acting | Jennifer Ward Lealand |
Languages
Intermediate: French
Accents
Advanced: American - General | Irish | UK - Cockney | UK - English
Intermediate: French | Scottish
Sports
Intermediate: Canoeing | Gym | Hula Hoop | Pilates | Scuba Diving | Snorkeling | Yoga
Driving & Flying
Advanced: Driving (general) | Stick Shift
Singing Range
Soprano
Singing Styles
Intermediate: Folk
Musical Instruments
Intermediate: Flute | Recorder
Dance
Intermediate: General Movement