Pete Smith
Biography
Pete Smith works in acting. Born August 7, 1958 in Kartaia, New Zealand. Died January 29, 2022. Archytele tracks 16 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
16 titles- Do Not Watch This Show (2025) as Show Announcer (voice)
- Hugh and Heke (2010) as Heke Wlliams
- The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) as Featured Orc
- The Legend of Johnny Lingo (2003) as Scary Island Chief
- What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? (1999) as Apeman
- The Boys (1998) as George
- Flight of the Albatross (1996) as Huka
- Once Were Warriors (1994) as Dooley
- Rapa Nui (1994) as Priest
- The Piano (1993) as Hone
- Crush (1992) as Horse
- Raider of the South Seas (1990) as George
- Candy Regentag (1989) as Clayton
- Pandemonium (1987) as Peter Kong
- Angel in Green (1987) as Rebel Leader Ramon
- The Quiet Earth (1985) as Api
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Pete Smith best known for?
Pete Smith is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003), Sugarfoot (1957), The Crow: Stairway to Heaven (1998), Once Were Warriors (1994).
When and where was Pete Smith born?
Pete Smith was born on August 7, 1958 in Kartaia, New Zealand. They passed away on January 29, 2022.
How many credits does Pete Smith have?
Pete Smith has accumulated over 16 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1985 to 2025.
What is Pete Smith's background in cinema and television?
Pete is one of New Zealand's most well-known and respected Maori actors. He has been working in the industry as an actor, writer, producer, director and voice artist for over 20 years. Pete helped set up the production company Puriri Films, where works as a producer, director, writer and presenter.
Pete Smith by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) as Featured Orc — aged about 44
- Once Were Warriors (1994) as Dooley — aged about 35
- The Piano (1993) as Hone — aged about 34
- The Quiet Earth (1985) as Api — aged about 26
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