Rowan Bettjeman
- Locations
- Auckland
- Ethnicity
- NZ European
- Age Range
- 35 - 47
- Height
- 190cm / 6ft 3in
- Bust/Chest
- 110cm / 43in
- Waist
- 100cm / 39in
- Hips
- 105cm / 41in
Bio
Rowan Bettjeman is widely recognized as one of the three members of Viva La Dirt League, a YouTube sketch-comedy channel that boasts 6.55million subscribers. He is a versatile force in the entertainment industry as an actor, writer, and producer. The charisma, wit, and craft he brings to his energetic performances has connected with audiences across the globe, solidifying Rowan as a beloved figure in the online gaming and comedy community.
Outside of VLDL, Rowan has numerous credits in local and international productions such as, Avatar, 3 Mile Limit, Home by Christmas, American Playboy: The High Hefner Story, Power Rangers, and Shortland Street.
He has a background in theatre and an acting degree from New Zealand’s top Performing Arts school, Toi Whakaari.
Film
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3 Mile Limit | Plainclothes Officer | 3 Mile Limit Film Ltd | Feature Film |
| 2009 | Dam Busters Tester | German Soldier | Dir. Peter Jackson | Feature Film |
| 2008 | Home by Christmas | Soldier | Dir. Gayleen Preston | Feature Film |
| 2008 | District 9 | Alien (Motion Capture) | Dir. Neill Blomkamp | Feature Film |
| 2008 | Avatar | Soldier | Dir. James Cameron | Feature Film |
Television
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story | James McGinn | Stephen David Entertainment, dir. Richard Lopez | Drama |
| 2016 | Dear Murderer | Mr S | Screentime NZ | Drama |
| 2013 | Shortland Street S22 | Pete Garfield | South Pacific Pictures | Drama |
| 2012 | Good Time Man | Security Guard | GFC (Germany) Ltd | Drama |
| 2011 | Spartacus | Lead Hunter | Pacific Renaissance Spartacus Ltd | Drama |
| 2010 | Power Rangers | Ryan's Father | Power Rangers Productions | Drama |
| 2009 | Legend of the Seeker | Dror | Walt Disney NZ, dir. Mark Beesley | Drama |
| 2007 | Passion in Paradise | Joseph Banks | Dir. Bryan Bruce | Drama |
Web Series
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Baby Mama's Club 2 | Rowan | Friday Night Bites | |
| 2016 | Bored | Rowan | Viva La Dirt League | |
| 2016 | EPIC NPC MAN | Baelin | Viva La Dirt League |
Theatre
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Duffy Theatre - Duffy's Book Bus Adventure | Mr Barrier | Duffy Books in Homes, dir. Kerryn Palmer | |
| 2009 | War Hero | Multiple | Dir. Murray Lynch | |
| 2009 | A Brief History of Helen of Troy | Freddie | Dir. Heather O'Carroll | |
| 2008 | Hypnotastic | Jareth | Dir. Dean Hewison | |
| 2006-2007 | The Glass Menagerie | Jim | Dir. Willem Wassenar | |
| 2006 | The Underpants | Kaiser's Assistant | Circa Theatre, dir. Ross Jolly | |
| 2005 | Face to Face | Greg | Dir. KC Kelly | |
| 2005 | Going Solo- Touchy Subject | Matthew | Dir. Christian Penny | |
| 2004 | The Freckle Magic Show | Clumsy Freckle | Dir. Devised Community Theatre | |
| 2004 | Sweet Transvestite | Frank-N-Furter | Dir. Robin Payne | |
| 2004 | Pericles | Perciles | Dir. Peter Hambleton | |
| 2004 | Great Expectations | Compeyson, Chorus | Dir.Tom McCrory, Miranda Harcourt | |
| 2004 | Dead Friend | Scott Morton | Dir. Andrew Foster | |
| 2003 | Short Sharp Shakes | The Tempest excerpt, Ferdinand | Dir. Tom McCrory |
Short Film
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Guess Who | Rowan | VLDL, dir. Alan Morrison | Short Film |
| 2015 | Rekt | Johnny | Viva La Dirt League | Short Film |
| 2010 | Life in the Bus Lane | O'halleran Lad | Prime Rib Productions / 48 Hour Film Festival | Short Film |
| 2010 | Lunch Break | Michael | Dir. Kenny Chung | Short Film |
| 2010 | Hot Rob | Victor | Dir. Andrew Campion | Short Film |
| 2009 | Beached | Captain | Dir. Alan Morrison | Short Film |
| 2009 | Homefront | Young Grandad | Dir. Andrew Campion | Short Film |
| 2009 | Free Range | Cult Leader | 48 Hour Film Festival, dir. Dean Hewison | Short Film |
| 2009 | 1533 | Colin | Dir. Alan Morrison | Short Film |
| 2006 | Aroha Mai | Ben | Dir. Yvette Reid | Short Film |
| 2005 | Bad Dates | Ed | Dir. Grant LaHood | Short Film |
Video
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Light Em Up | Lead Vocals/Performer | Viva La Dirt League | |
| 2015 | Bored | Rowan | Viva La Dirt League | |
| 2013 | Rainbow Tick | Performer | Dir. Bradley Walker | |
| 2009 | Ammp Music Video | Protagonist | Dir. Alan Morrison |
Commercial
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | My Task | Hero | My Task | |
| 2018 | Black Forest Gummy Bears | Straw-Suited Man | Cherokee Films | |
| 2018 | AMP | Today / Tomorrow Character | Many Minds | |
| 2018 | Barista Bro's | Bro | Ogilvy & Mather | |
| 2017 | AMP | Today / Tomorrow Character | Many Minds | |
| 2017 | Barista Bro's | Bro 1 | Ogilvy & Mather |
Training
| Year | Description | Institution / Presenter | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Actors Lab - Scene Group | Peter Feeney, Cameron Rhodes | ||
| 2010 | Combat Workshop | Andrew Stehlin | ||
| 2007 | Soldier Training 3 Day intensive | Avatar | ||
| 2005 | Meisner | Michael Saccente | ||
| 2005 | Bachelor of Arts - Performing Arts | Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School | ||
| Movement and Training | Tom McCrory | |||
| Voice | Robbie Warrick, Nerissa Moore, Robin Payne | |||
| Accent | Barry O'Conner | |||
| Acting | KC Kelly, Miranda Harcourt, Tom McCrory | |||
| Improvisation | Anne Ruth | |||
| Singing | Sally Barret-Boyes |
Accents
Intermediate: American - Californian | UK - Cockney
Circus & Horse
Intermediate: Mime | Stage Combat
Driving & Flying
Intermediate: Motorcycle
Singing Styles
Advanced: General
Musical Instruments
Intermediate: Guitar