James Trevena-Brown
- Age Range
- 26 - 38
- Ethnicity
- NZ European
- Locations
- Los Angeles
- Height
- 184cm / 6ft 0in
- Waist
- 84cm / 33in
- Hips
- 86cm / 34in
International Representation
- Abrams Artists Agency (US - Agent)
- Zero Gravity Management (US - Management)
Bio
James studied at Massey University after receiving a Prime Ministers Scholarship, before playing Ice Hockey for Germany for 3 years, being named MVP of the Inline Hockey World Championships in Passau, Germany in 2007.
James played the part of Marshall in action/thriller Contract Killers (2014) and is known for his role as Crispin in TV series, The Shannara Chronicles (2016).
In 2018, he played Dennis Wilson in Charlie Says, an upcoming film about the Manson murder case, and Sam in the updated version of The Greatest American Hero.
Film
| Year | Production | Role | Production Company / Director | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Charlie Says | Dennis Wilson | Roxwell Films, dir. Mary Harron | Feature Film |
| 2011 | Contract Killers | Marshall (Lead) | Dir. Matt Pearson | Feature Film |
| 2011 | The Hobbit | Goblin | Dir. Peter Jackson | Feature Film |
| 2010 | Sehnsucht Nach Paradise Islands | Surfer | Dir. Thomas Hezel | Feature Film |
Television
| Year | Production | Role | Production Company / Director | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Big Little Lies | Brandon Firth | HBO, dir. Andrea Arnold | Drama |
| 2018 | The Greatest American Hero | Sam Porter | 20th Century Fox/ABC USA | Drama |
| 2017 | American Woman | Matthew | Paramount Studios, dir. Alex Hardcastle | Drama |
| 2016 | The Shannara Chronicles | Crispin Edensong | MTV | Drama |
| 2012 | The Blue Rose | Charlie | South Pacific Productions | Drama |
| 2011 | The Aviators Hits and Misses | Loving Life Guy | Dir. Charlie Bleakley | Drama |
| 2011 | Longing for Paradise Island | Surfer | Polyphon International Film und Fernseh | Drama |
Short Film
| Year | Production | Role | Production Company / Director | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Long Gully | Abusive Boyfriend | Dir. Raquel Sims | Short Film |
| 2010 | Baby | Aston | Dir. Raquel Sims | Short Film |
| 2010 | Nightstorm | Boxer | Dir. Brendan Heffernan | Short Film |
Commercial
| Year | Production | Role | Production Company / Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | DirectTV | Lead | Taika Waititi |
| 2016 | Geico | Prince Charming | Geico |
Training
| Year | Description | Institution / Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Acting Training | Margie Haber |
| 2011 | Screen Acting Course | Peter Feeney |
| 2011 | Fighting for Camera Workshop | New Zealand Stunt School |
| 2011 | Stunt Training | Rodney Cook |
| 2010 | Stunt Training | Winham Hammond |
| 2010 | Miranda Harcourt - Acting for Camera | Toi Whakarii - Miranda Harcourt |
Languages
Intermediate: German
Accents
Advanced: American - Californian | American - General | New Zealand
Intermediate: Australian | British | Canadian | German | UK - Cockney | UK - English
Sports
Advanced: Abseiling | Athletics | BMX | Badminton | Baseball | Basketball | Body Surfing | Boxing | Canoeing | Cricket | Cycling | Frisbee | Golf | Grid Iron | Gym | Gymnastics | Hockey | Jet Ski | Kayaking | Mountain Biking | Mountain Climbing | Netball | Ping Pong / Table Tennis | Rock Climbing | Roller Blading | Roller Hockey | Roller Skating | Rowing | Rugby League | Rugby Union | Running / Jogging | Shooting | Skate Boarding | Skim Board | Snorkeling | Soccer | Softball | Speed Walking | Squash | Surfing | Swimming | Ten Pin Bowling | Tennis | Touch Football | Volleyball | Wake Boarding | Water Skiing | Wave Running | Wind Surfing
Intermediate: AFL Football | Aerobics | Archery | Boating | Bungee Jumping | Cheerleading | Darts | Diving Board | Diving Platform | Fishing | Hula Hoop | Jump Rope | Karate | Kick Boxing | Lawn Bowls | Martial Arts | Pilates | Pogo Stick | Racquetball | Scuba Diving | Snooker | Trampoline | Triathlon | Weight Lifting | Wrestling | Yoga
Circus & Horse
Advanced: Stage Combat
Intermediate: Acrobatics
Driving & Flying
Advanced: Driving (general) | Dune Buggy | Go-karting | Stick Shift | Van
Intermediate: Drag Racing | Farm Equipment | Moto Cross | Motorcycle | Parasailing | Quad Motorbike | Skydiving | Sports Car
Stunts & Weapons
Advanced: Stunts | Weapons
Intermediate: High Falls
Musical Instruments
Advanced: Guitar