Martial Arts: Tai Chi & Shoalin Kung Fu
Thomas J Smith
- Locations
- Auckland
- Ethnicity
- British, Caucasian, European, NZ European
- Age Range
- 21 - 28
- Height
- 180cm / 5ft 11in
- Bust/Chest
- 89cm / 35in
- Waist
- 79cm / 31in
- Hips
- 90cm / 35in
Bio
Thomas Jay Smith is an emerging creative and a graduate of Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School. His deep passion for the performing arts is highlighted by significant achievements, including the successful 2025 Fringe Season of 'Running Wet Through A Tunnel', Pacific Underground's 2024 season of 'Dawn Raids', and the 2020 closing season of Pop-up Globe Youth Theatre's 'All's Well That Ends Well'. Thomas hails from Solihull, England, and was raised in Ōrewa, Tāmaki Makaurau.
Thomas has found a love for film and is eager to spread his artistic wings on the screen. He has wide experience playing characters ranging from larger than life to soft and subtle. He is no stranger to complex and sometimes uncomfortable or challenging roles. No matter the role, he faces it with unwavering professionalism. Thomas made his writing and directorial debut with a proof-of-concept short film, 'Blank Slate', earlier this year.
Theatre
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWARD: 2019 Winner of the iTicket Napta Cameo | for his roles in the proudction FAME | Centerstage Theatre | ||
| 2025 | The Haka Party Incident | Ian/David Morris | Toi Whakaari, dir: Jason Te Kare | |
| 2025 | Running Wet Through A Tunnel | Spermonculous | Wellington Fringe Festival, dir: Izzie Newton-Cross | |
| 2024 | Dawn Raids | Police Officer | Pacific Underground | |
| 2024 | Dog & Bone | Beamish | Toi Whakaari, dir: Jamie McCaskill | |
| 2024 | The Ragged | Crippin | Toi Whakaari, dir: Regan Taylor | |
| 2023 | A Man Named Dave | Dave | Toi Whakaari, Solo Show | |
| 2023 | Text Lab August Osage County | Steve Heidebrecht | Toi Whakaari, dir: Erina Daniels | |
| 2020 | All's Well That Ends Well | Lord Lafew | Pop Up Globe, dir: Rita Stone | |
| 2019 | MACBETH | Macbeth | SGCNZ NSSP | |
| 2019 | King Richard The Third | Richard | Orewa College | |
| 2019 | Fame | Mr Bell/Mr Myers/Mr Sheinkopf | Centerstage Theatre | |
| 2019 | As You Like It | Rosalind | Orewa College | |
| 2018 | A Midsummer Night's Dream | Thisbe | Orewa College | |
| 2017 | Alice in Wonderland | Cheshire Cat | Orewa College | |
| 2016 | Much Ado About Nothing | The Watch | Orewa College |
Short Film
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Birthday Girls | Toi Whakaari, dir: Amelia Addis & Ebed Phol | Student Film | |
| 2025 | Lucy And Speed | Speed | dir: Annabelle Snelling | Short Film |
| 2025 | Dance The Light Away | Actor | dir: Annabelle Snelling | Short Film |
| 2025 | Impulse Purchase | Salesman | dir: Daniel Chater | Short Film |
| 2025 | Eugene | Tom - Lead | dir: Nop Warakulnukroh | Short Film |
| 2025 | Gooners | Duke - Lead | dir: Matthew Kelly | Short Film |
| 2025 | Blank Slate | Director | dir: Thomas J Smith | Short Film |
| 2024 | Sherlock Holmes: A Study in Drink | Sherlock | Grouchy Crouch Angus Slade | Short Film |
| 2024 | Alyssum | Man | dir: Maggie Shaw | Short Film |
| 2024 | Harmony Inc. | Caz | dir: Oneiroi Flynn Biara Allen | Short Film |
| 2024 | Funny Business | Critic | Bramble and Fudge, dir: Sarah Penny | Short Film |
| 2024 | Far North (Screen Tests Uni) | The Boss | Toi Whakaari, dir: Katherine McRae | Student Film |
| 2023 | It's Quiet | Sean | Licere Film Production, dir: Max Thomas | Short Film |
| 2023 | Snakes & Ladders | Issac | dir: Oneiroi Flynn Biara Allan | Short Film |
| 2022 | TBC Yesterday and Tomorrow | Tom | dir: Daniel Wardadi & Sophia Kwon | Short Film |
Training
| Year | Description | Institution / Presenter | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWARD: 2019 Grade 5 Undividual Acting with Distinction | Trinity College London | |||
| AWARD: 2017 Grade 5 Individual Actin with Distinction | Trinity College of London | |||
| AWARD: 2016 Grade 4 with Distinction | New Zealand Speech Board | |||
| AWARD: 2014 Foundation performing certificate with distinction | Trinity College London | |||
| AWARD: 2012 Grade 3 Merit Plus | New Zealand Speech Board | |||
| AWARD: 2011 Grade 2 With Honours | New Zealand Speech Board | |||
| AWARD: 2010 Grade 1 With Honours | New Zealand Speech Board | |||
| 2023-2025 | Bachelor of Performing Arts - Acting (BA) | NZ Drama School: Toi Whakaari | ||
| 2014-2020 | Performing Arts | North Shore Performing Arts School |
Accents
Advanced: British | New Zealand | UK - English
Intermediate: American - Californian | American - General | American - Midwest | American - New York | American - Southern | American - Western | Australian | German | Irish | Scottish | South African | Standard US | UK - Cockney | UK - Liverpool | UK - Manchester | UK - N. Ireland | UK - Scottish | Welsh
Sports
Advanced: Cycling
Intermediate: Canoeing | Gym | Jet Ski | Kayaking | Martial Arts | Roller Skating | Snow Board | Surfing | Swimming
Circus & Horse
Intermediate: Stage Combat
Driving & Flying
Advanced: Driving (general)
Intermediate: Go-karting | Stick Shift
Stunts & Weapons
Intermediate: Stunts
Singing Range
Baritone | Bass | Tenor
Singing Styles
Advanced: Musical
Intermediate: Choral | General | Lip Sync | Show
Dance
Intermediate: Choreography | General Movement