Lyndee-Jane Rutherford
- Locations
- Wellington
- Ethnicity
- NZ European
- Age Range
- 45 - 61
- Height
- 160cm / 5ft 3in
- Waist
- 86cm / 34in
- Hips
- 101cm / 40in
Bio
Lyndee-Jane Rutherford has been an actor since graduating from NZ Drama School/Toi Whakaari in 1993. She has starred in numerous television series and was most recently seen in Wellington Paranormal. She has appeared in memorable television commercials for KitKat and McDonalds and has over 80 theatre acting and directing credits for her theatre work which has taken her around NZ, Australia and USA. She is well known for her comedy skills but has also played many roles that require depth and emotional connection. She was nominated for actress of the year at the Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards in 2003 and won Best New Director in 2006.
She teaches drama to seniors with Voice Arts in Wellington and enjoys seeing what theatre and performance can do for cognitive development for those in their third age.
Lyndee-Jane recently took three years away from the creative industries to work in the emergency services sector at Wellington Free Ambulance. She is now the Partnerships Manager at BATS Theatre in Wellington and is available for acting work.
In July 2023 Lyndee-Jane directed the four week sell out season of Prima Facie at Wellington’s Circa Theatre.
Film
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Chronesthesia | Gardener | Dir. Hayden J. Weal | Feature Film |
| 2010 | Hook, Line and Sinker | WINZ official | Torchlight Films, dir. Andrea Bosshard | Feature Film |
| 2000-2001 | The Lord of the Rings Trilogy | Loop Group | Feature Film |
Television
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Wellington Paranormal | Sophie | Drama | |
| 2007 | The Hothouse | Megan | Gibson Group | Drama |
| 2005 | The Insiders Guide to Love | Connie | Gibson Group, dir. Various | Drama |
| 2001 | Target | Various | Dir. Steven Whelan-Turnbull | Drama |
| 2011 | The Erin Simpson Show | Field Director | Whitebait TV | Drama |
| 2009-2010 | Giggles | Naughty Fairy | TVNZ6 | Drama |
| 2002-2003 | WNTV | Floss | TV2 / Avalon, dir. Mark Owers | Drama |
| 2002 | Willy Nilly | Harriet | TV1 / Big House, dir. Mike Smith | Drama |
| 2001 | Atlantis High | Nebula (Alien) | Worldwide / Cloud 9, dir. Geoff Hussan/Andrew Merrifield | Drama |
| 1998 | Newsflash | Missy Fergusson/Various | Gibson Group, dir. Fiona Mckenzie | Drama |
| 1998 | Telly Laughs | Core Cast/ Various | TV3 / Gibson Group, dir. Hori Ahipene | Drama |
| 1997 | The Semisis | Sue the Palagi | TV3 / Gibson Group, dir. Danny Mulheron | Drama |
| 1997 | Skitz IV | Core Cast/Various | TV3 / Gibson Group, dir. Hori Ahipene | Drama |
| 1996 | Telly Laughs | Cora Cast/Various | TV3 / Gibson Group, dir. Ahipene, Mulheron | Drama |
| 1996 | Skitz III | Lead/Various | Dir. Danny Mulheron, Hori Ahipenen | Drama |
| 1995 | Skitz ll | Core Cast | TV3 / Gibson Group, dir. Danny Mulheron | Drama |
| 1994 | Skitz | Core Cast/Various | Gibson Group, dir. Danny Mulheron | Drama |
Theatre
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Joyful and Triumphant | Raewynn | Circa Theatre | |
| 2014 | Dead Tragic | Various | Circa Theatre | |
| 2012 | Cinderella the Pantomime | Fairy Godmother | Circa Theatre | |
| 2012 | Calendar Girls | Brenda Hulse/Lady Cravenshire/Elaine | The Court Theatre, Christchurch, dir. Alison Quigan | |
| 2010 | Grumpy Old Women | Lead | National Tour, dir. David McPhail | |
| 2010 | Mauritius | Mary | Circa Theatre, Wellington, dir. Ross Jolly | |
| 2010 | The Nero Show | Poppea | Circa Theatre, Wellington, dir. Paul Jenden | |
| 2008 | Rome the Musical | Octavia | Circa Theatre | |
| 2008 | The Hollow Men | Various | Maidment Theatre | |
| 2008 | Who Wants to be 100? | The Carers | Fortune Theatre | |
| 2007 | Monarchy the Musical | Various | Circa Theatre | |
| 2007 | Fat Pig | Jennie | Circa Theatre | |
| 2006 | Mum's Choir | Terri | Downstage Theatre | |
| 2006 | Troy The Musical | Lead -Leda, Thetis, Hermione, Aphrodite | Circa Theatre | |
| 2005 | The Cherry Orchard | Dunyasha | Circa Theatre | |
| 2004 | Songs of the Sea | Various/Puppeteer | National Tour, dir. Peter Wilson | |
| 2003 | Motormouth | Motormouth | Captial E Theatre, dir. Jacqueline Coates | |
| 2003 | In Flame | Clara/Clootie | Circa Theatre, dir. Susan Wilson | |
| 2003 | Vagina Monologues | Lead | Centrepoint Theatre, dir. Jude Gibson | |
| 2002 | Ladies Night | Centrepoint Theatre, dir. Simon Ferry | ||
| 2001 | Secret Bridesmaids Business | Meg (Bride) | Centrepoint Theatre, dir. Kate Elliot | |
| 2001 | King Lear | Regan | Centrepoint Theatre, dir. Alison Quigan | |
| 2001 | Take a Chance On Me | LIz/24 Characters | Centrepoint Theatre, dir. Alison Quigan | |
| 1999 | Travesties | Nadya | Circa Theatre, dir. Susan Wilson |
Video
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Care of Children Act - NBV | Journalist | Dir. Brent Williams, Educational Resources |
Training
| Year | Description | Institution / Presenter | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Degree in Performing Arts | Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School | ||
| 1992/93 | Diploma in Professional Acting | Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School |
Accents
Advanced: American - Californian | American - General | American - New York | Australian | British | Dutch | Irish | Māori | New Zealand | Russian | South African | UK - Cockney | UK - English | UK - N. Ireland
Intermediate: American - Midwest | American - New England | American - Southern | American - Urban | American - Western | Canadian | Continental | European | French | German | Italian
Sports
Intermediate: Swimming
Circus & Horse
Intermediate: Impersonation | Puppeteer
Driving & Flying
Advanced: Driving (general)
Intermediate: Van
Singing Range
Alto | C. Soprano | Mezzo | Soprano
Singing Styles
Advanced: Ballad | Cabaret | Choral | Country and Western | Folk | General | Musical | Show
Intermediate: Blues | Contemporary | Jazz | Lip Sync | Opera | Popular | Rock
Dance
Intermediate: General Movement