Richard Knowles
- Locations
- Auckland
- Ethnicity
- NZ European
- Age Range
- 41 - 53
- Height
- 184cm / 6ft 0in
- Bust/Chest
- 102cm / 40in
- Waist
- 85cm / 33in
Bio
Since graduating from NZ Drama School, Richard has been consistently employed in all genres of the acting craft. His film credits include the recently completed 'Freshmeat' (Dir. Danny Mulheron), Underworld III, and the multi award-winning 'Out Of The Blue' - a film based on a real event in NZ. Recent TV credits are Nothing Trivial, Underbelly NZ: Land of the Long Green Cloud, The Almighty Johnson's, Shortland St, and Go Girls, and he was a part of ATC's much heralded production of 'The Pohutukawa Tree' starring Rena Owen.
Film
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Guns Akimbo | Zander | 4 Knight Films, dir. Jason Lei Howden | Feature Film |
| 2011 | Fresh Meat | Officer Lance Nisbett | The Gibson Group, dir. Danny Mulheron | Feature Film |
| 2009 | Home By Christmas | Vic | Dir. Gaylene Preston | Feature Film |
| 2008 | Underworld 3 - Rise of the Lycans | Creature performer - werewolf | Dir. Patrick Tatopoulos | Feature Film |
| 2006 | Out of the Blue | Renee Aarsen | Dir. Robert Sarkies | Feature Film |
| 2002 | The Lord of the Rings: The Twin Towers | Rohan Soldier (feat) | 3'6" Ltd, dir. Peter Jackson | Feature Film |
Television
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Nothing Trivial Feature | Richard | South Pacific Pictures | Drama |
| 2013 | Nothing Trivial s3 | Richard Woodfield | South Pacific Pictures | Drama |
| 2012 | Nothing Trivial s2 | Richard Woodfield | South Pacific Pictures | Drama |
| 2011 | Nothing Trivial s1 | Richard Woodfield | South Pacific Pictures | Drama |
| 2011 | Underbelly NZ: Land of the Long Green Cloud | 'Ding' Bell | Screentime NZ Ltd, dir. Mike Smith, Ric Pellizzeri | Drama |
| 2010 | Shortland Street | Doug Morrison | South Pacific Pictures | Drama |
| 2010 | The Almighty Johnsons | Rob | South Pacific Pictures, dir. Mark Beazley, Murray Keane | Drama |
| 2009 | This Is Not My LIfe | Simon Reeves | GRST Ltd, dir. Peter Salmon | Drama |
| 2009 | Go Girls (comedy) | Chad | South Pacific Pictures, dir. Britta Johnstone | Drama |
| 2008 | Legend of the Seeker | D'Haran Captain | Walt Disney Ltd, dir. Jesse Warn | Drama |
| 2008 | Paradise Cafe | Harvey "The Boss" | The Gibson Group, dir. Danny Mulheron | Drama |
| 2003 | Sofa Sports Guide to Rugby | Lead | Dir. Brent Williams | Drama |
| 2003 | The Strip II | Fantasy Rex | Gibson Group, dir. Peter Burger | Drama |
| 2000 | Love Bites | Haan | Kahukura Productions, dir. Murray Keane | Drama |
Theatre
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | The Glass Menagerie | Jim O'Connor | Auckland Theatre Co, dir. Jeff Hall-Flavin | |
| 2012 | Death of a Salesman | Hap Loman | Peach Theatre Co, dir. Jesse Peach | |
| 2009 | The Pohutukawa Tree | Roy McDowell | Auckland Theatre Co, dir. Colin McColl | |
| 2009 | Rock n Roll | Ferdinand | Circa Theatre, dir. Sue Wilson | |
| 2008 | The Little Dog Laughed | Mitchell Green | Downstage Theatre, dir. Willem Wassanar | |
| 2008 | The Gods of Warm Beer | Rory Turley | Centrepoint Theatre, dir. Simon Ferry | |
| 2007 | The Farm | Konstantin Popov | Centrepoint Theatre, dir. Jeff Kingsford-Brown | |
| 2006 | Weighing In | David | Centrepoint Theatre, dir. Simon Ferry | |
| 2004 | Great Expectations | Jaggers | Dir. Miranda Harcourt, Tom McCrory |
Short Film
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Madame Black | Roy | Producer: Ivan Barge | Short Film |
Commercial
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Zyrtec | Husband | Johnson & Johnson |
Training
| Year | Description | Institution / Presenter | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | American Accent workshop | Chris Stewart | ||
| 2006 | Audition for Camera | Terri de'Ath | ||
| 2006 | Bachelor of Performing Arts | New Zealand Drama School | ||
| 2006 | American Accent Workshop | Terri De'Ath | ||
| 2000 | Bachelor of Arts: Film, Theatre, and English Literature | Victoria University |
Languages
Intermediate: German
Sports
Advanced: Abseiling | Body Surfing | Rugby Union | Running / Jogging | Snorkeling | Swimming
Intermediate: AFL Football | Baseball | Boxing | Cricket | Mountain Biking | Rowing | Rugby League | Rugby League | Scuba Diving | Triathlon
Driving & Flying
Advanced: Driving (general) | Stick Shift | Van
Musical Instruments
Intermediate: Guitar