Gareth Williams (New Zealand actor)
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Gareth Williams is a New Zealand
born actor of television, film and theatre. He trained for a year with the Auckland Theatre Company
at the prestigious Globe Theater in London
. He then attained his Bachelor of Performing Arts at Toi: Whakaari Dramatic Arts College in 2006. Williams has since had television roles in Facelift
(2007), This Is Not My Life
(2009), Legend of the Seeker
(2010), as well as some minor feature film roles.
He has gained recognition through musical theatre, receiving positive reviews for his role as William Kemmler
in the Indian Ink production of The Dentist's Chair. Shannon Huse, reviewer for the New Zealand Herald, wrote "Gareth Williams is suitably cadaver scary as William Kemmler, the ghost of the first man to be executed by electric chair who haunts Albert. He gives a charismatic performance that includes two ghoulish songs."
He has also taken on such stage roles as Benvolio
in Romeo and Juliet
(2010) and 'The Balladeer' in 'Assassins' (2010).
Williams landed the supporting role of Vettius in Spartacus: Gods of the Arena
(2011).
2010 - Billy T James Award - Nominee - The Lonesome Buckwhips
2009 - Best Newcomer - Winner - Metro Magazine
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
born actor of television, film and theatre. He trained for a year with the Auckland Theatre Company
Auckland Theatre Company
Auckland Theatre Company is the largest professional theatre company in Auckland, New Zealand. It was founded in 1992 following the bankruptcy of Mercury Theatre, Auckland's original professional theatre company which had been the largest subsidised company in the country.The current artistic...
at the prestigious Globe Theater in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
. He then attained his Bachelor of Performing Arts at Toi: Whakaari Dramatic Arts College in 2006. Williams has since had television roles in Facelift
Facelift
Facelift is the common name for rhytidectomy, a cosmetic surgery procedure.Facelift may also refer to:* Facelift , the revival of a product through cosmetic means such as changing its appearance...
(2007), This Is Not My Life
This Is Not My Life
This Is Not My Life is a 2010 New Zealand television mystery thriller which originally aired on Television New Zealand's TV ONE channel on Thursday nights....
(2009), Legend of the Seeker
Legend of the Seeker
Legend of the Seeker is a television series based on The Sword of Truth novels by Terry Goodkind. Distributed in U.S. by Disney-ABC Domestic Television, ABC Studios produced the series, which was its first foray into broadcast syndication, with Sam Raimi, Robert Tapert, Joshua Donen, Ned Nalle and...
(2010), as well as some minor feature film roles.
He has gained recognition through musical theatre, receiving positive reviews for his role as William Kemmler
William Kemmler
William Francis Kemmler of Buffalo, New York, was a convicted murderer and the first person in the world to be executed using an electric chair.-Early life:...
in the Indian Ink production of The Dentist's Chair. Shannon Huse, reviewer for the New Zealand Herald, wrote "Gareth Williams is suitably cadaver scary as William Kemmler, the ghost of the first man to be executed by electric chair who haunts Albert. He gives a charismatic performance that includes two ghoulish songs."
He has also taken on such stage roles as Benvolio
Benvolio
Benvolio Montague is a fictional character in William Shakespeare's drama Romeo and Juliet.-Sources:In 1554, Matteo Bandello published the second volume of his Novelle which included his version of Giuletta e Romeo. Bandello emphasises Romeo's initial depression and the feud between the families,...
in Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy written early in the career of playwright William Shakespeare about two young star-crossed lovers whose deaths ultimately unite their feuding families. It was among Shakespeare's most popular archetypal stories of young, teenage lovers.Romeo and Juliet belongs to a...
(2010) and 'The Balladeer' in 'Assassins' (2010).
Williams landed the supporting role of Vettius in Spartacus: Gods of the Arena
Spartacus: Gods of the Arena
Spartacus: Gods of the Arena is a Starz television mini-series and prequel to Spartacus: Blood and Sand, which premiered January 21, 2011. The series follows the character Gannicus , the first gladiator to become Champion of Capua representing Lentulus Batiatus...
(2011).
Film
- Home by Christmas (2008) .... George Webster (Doublehead Films Ltd)
- Rest for the Wicked (2010) .... Young Frank (Lippy Pictures)
- Separation CitySeparation CitySeparation City is a film starring Joel Edgerton, Rhona Mitra, Danielle Cormack, and Les Hill. It is directed by Paul Middleditch. Filming concluded in June, 2009, after 5 weeks of shooting....
(2009) .... German Bellhop (K5 Film)
Television
- Seven Periods with Mr GormsbySeven Periods with Mr GormsbySeven Periods with Mr Gormsby is a satirical New Zealand television series, created and written by Danny Mulheron , Dave Armstrong and Tom Scott. It stars David McPhail as the titular Mr Gormsby, whose politically incorrect attitudes and "old school" teaching style clash and contrast with the...
(2005) .... Waterboy (TVNZ) - Facelift (2007) .... George Bush (Gibson Group )
- This Is Not My LifeThis Is Not My LifeThis Is Not My Life is a 2010 New Zealand television mystery thriller which originally aired on Television New Zealand's TV ONE channel on Thursday nights....
(2009) .... Davo (GRST Ltd) - Legend of the SeekerLegend of the SeekerLegend of the Seeker is a television series based on The Sword of Truth novels by Terry Goodkind. Distributed in U.S. by Disney-ABC Domestic Television, ABC Studios produced the series, which was its first foray into broadcast syndication, with Sam Raimi, Robert Tapert, Joshua Donen, Ned Nalle and...
(2010) .... Young Thaddicus (Guest) (The Walt Disney Company NZ Ltd) - Spartacus: Gods of the ArenaSpartacus: Gods of the ArenaSpartacus: Gods of the Arena is a Starz television mini-series and prequel to Spartacus: Blood and Sand, which premiered January 21, 2011. The series follows the character Gannicus , the first gladiator to become Champion of Capua representing Lentulus Batiatus...
(2010) .... Vettius (Pacific Renaissance Limited) - Bliss (2010) .... Dougal (MF Films Ltd)
Awards
2010 - Best Comedy Show - Winner - Wellington Fringe Festival - The Lonesome Buckwhips2010 - Billy T James Award - Nominee - The Lonesome Buckwhips
2009 - Best Newcomer - Winner - Metro Magazine