Latham Gaines
- Locations
- Auckland
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian, European
- Age Range
- 55 - 67
- Height
- 186cm / 6ft 1in
Bio
Latham Gaines is an accomplished and versatile actor celebrated for his performances in theatre, film, and television.
Raised on the East Coast of the US, he moved to New Zealand in 1995, where he quickly began working in numerous productions with Auckland Theatre Company including 12 Angry Men, The Graduate, Julius Ceasar, and Cabaret.
Latham has an impressive acting resume, appearing in local and international productions such as Irish/NZ co-production The Gone as Colin Friends, episode lead Jim Hood, in Murder is Forever, and Edward in The Cult, for which he was nominated for Best Actor in a Television Series at the Qantas Film and TV Awards.
He can be seen next in comedy, horror, romance film Heart Eyes, directed by Josh Ruben (Scare Me) alongside Devon Sawa.
Other exciting work includes roles on Bridge to Terabithia, Peter Jackson’s King Kong, The World’s Fastest Indian starring Anthony Hopkins, and Law & Order (USA).
Latham is also an artist and an award nominated composer.
Film
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Heart Eyes | Nico | Spyglass Media & Republic Films USA, dir: Josh Ruben | Feature Film |
| 2006 | Bridge to Terabithia | Bill Burke (Support) | BTT Productions, dir. Gabor Csupo | Feature Film |
| 2004 | King Kong | Photographer (Support) | Big Primate Pictures, dir. Sir Peter Jackson | Feature Film |
| 2004 | The World 's Fastest Indian | Passport Officer (Support) | WFI Productions, dir. Roger Donalson | Feature Film |
Television
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Gone | Colin Friends | Blinder Films (Ireland), Kingfisher Films (NZ), Southern Lights Films (AUS), dir: Peter Burger | Drama |
| 2018 | Murder is Forever | Jim Hood (episode lead) | Stephen David Entertainment, dir. Various | Drama |
| 2009 | The Cult | Edward - Core/Lead | Great Southern Television, dir. Peter Burger | Drama |
| 2008 | Law & Order, USA | Crawford (Series Guest) | Dir. Helen Shaver | Drama |
| 2006 | Fatal Contact: Bird Flu in America, Telefeature | Kosmart Manager (Support) | Film Factory / USA, dir. Richard Pearce | Drama |
| 2005 | Interrogation - Series 1 | Elliot (Guest) | South Pacific Pictures, dir. Murray Keane | Drama |
| 2004 | Mataku 'The Photo' - Series 3 | Sean Morrisey | 4 Winds Films, dir. Peter Burger | Drama |
| 2003-2004 | Power Rangers: Dino Thunder | Dr Anton Mercer /Messogog, (Regular Recurring ) | Village Roadshow / KP Productions / USA | Drama |
| 2003 | Raising Waylon, Mini Series/USA | Paul | Film Factory / Sony Pictures / CBS, dir. Sam Pilsbury | Drama |
| 2003 | Secret Agent Men - Series 1 | Dr Karl Carlson | Greenstone Pictures, dir. Matt McPhail | Drama |
| 2003 | Spin Doctors | Chuck | Comedia Pictures, dir. Tony Holden | Drama |
| 2002 | Murder In Greenwich, Telefeature/ USA | Probation Officer | Film Factory / Columbia Tristar, dir. Tom McLoughan | Drama |
| 2001 | Superfire, Mini Series/USA | Simon Orr | Film Factory Productions Ltd / ABC, dir. Steve Quale | Drama |
| 2001 | Xena - 'Three Bags Full' | Zarat Pacific Renaisance Pictures | Pacific Renaisance Pictures | Drama |
| 2000 | Cleopatra - 'Choices' | Nole | Pacific Renaisance Pictures | Drama |
| 1999 | Xena Warrior Princess - 'Lyre, Lyre, Hearts on Fire' | Mr Richman | Pacific Renaissance Pictures | Drama |
| 1997-1998 | Xena Warrior Princess - 'Bitter Suite' | Warrior - Solo | Pacific Renaissance Pictures | Drama |
| 1996 | Hercules - 'A Star to Guide Them' | Captain Lor | Pacific Renaissance Pictures | Drama |
| 1995 | Hercules - 'Once a Hero' | Marcus | Pacific Renaissance Pictures | Drama |
| 1995 | Xena Warrior Princess - 'Cradle of Hope ' | Castor | Pacific Renaissance Pictures | Drama |
Theatre
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Doubt | Father Flynn | Auckland Theatre Company, dir. Colin McColl | |
| 2005 | High Society | Dexter | Auckland Theatre Company, dir. Raymond Hawthorne | |
| 2003 | The Graduate | Psychaitrist /Waiter/Wedding Guest | Auckland Theatre Company, dir. Simon Prast | |
| 1999 | Cabaret | Cliff Bradshaw | Auckland Theatre Company, dir. Raymond Hawthorne | |
| 1998 | 12 Angry Men | Juror 12 | Auckland Theatre Company, dir. Simon Praast | |
| 1997 | Julius Caesar | Declus | Auckland Theatre Company, dir. Raymond Hawthorne | |
| 1997 | Love Off The Shelf | Hamilton | Bruce Mason Theatre, dir. David Coddington |
Short Film
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Blunted | Lead | Dir. Tim Adam | Short Film |
Training
| Year | Description | Institution / Presenter | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Raymond Hawthorne Acting Workshop, NZ | |||
| 1995 | John Givins TV Acting, NZ | |||
| 1986 | Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, USA, New York University | |||
| 1982 | N. Y. U. School of Arts, USA |
Languages
Advanced: Scandinavian
Intermediate: French | Italian
Accents
Advanced: American - Californian | American - Midwest | American - Southern | American - Southern | American - Urban | British | Canadian | German | Scandinavian
Intermediate: French | Italian
Sports
Advanced: Archery | Cycling | Mountain Biking | Mountain Climbing | Ping Pong / Table Tennis | Rock Climbing | Roller Blading | Roller Skating | Skate Boarding | Softball | Ten Pin Bowling | Trampoline
Circus & Horse
Intermediate: Horse Riding
Singing Range
Tenor
Singing Styles
Advanced: Ballad | Blues | Cabaret | Choral | Contemporary | Country and Western | Musical | Popular
Musical Instruments
Advanced: Electric Bass | Guitar | Harmonica
Dance
Advanced: General Movement
Intermediate: Cabaret | Jazz