Tandi Wright
Biography
Tandi Wright is a New Zealand actress born on May 4, 1970. She gained recognition for her role as Nurse Caroline Buxton on the long-running New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. Wright is known for her roles in various television shows, including Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby, Nothing Trivial, and 800 Words, where she portrayed the character Laura Turner. She has also appeared in the television series Pearl, playing the role of Ruth. Wright's acting credits include 34 known roles, with a content score of 100. She is a female actor of South African and Zambian descent, born in Zambia, South Africa.
Career overview
Tandi Wright is a New Zealand actress. She first gained recognition for her portrayal of a character on the long-running New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street, specifically as Nurse Caroline Buxton.
Wright is known for her roles in several television series, including Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby, where she played Fenn Partington, and Nothing Trivial, where she portrayed Catherine Duvall. She also appeared in the television series 800 Words, playing the character Laura Turner.
Wright's acting credits include a total of 34 known roles. She was born on May 4, 1970, in Zambia, South Africa.
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36 titles- Evil Dead Burn (2026) as Susan
- Mr. Irrelevant: The John Tuggle Story (2026) as Anita Faye
- Spartacus: House of Ashur (2025) as Lafrenia
- Help, I'm Alien Pregnant (2024) as Dr. Bronwyn Hewitt
- Pearl (2022) as Ruth
- Creamerie (2021) as Lane
- Love and Monsters (2020) as Joel's Mother
- The Wilds (2020) as Maryann Rilke
- Third Term (2020) as Kate
- Third Term (2020) Producer
- The Sounds (2020) as Kath Hines
- Daffodils (2019) as Eileen
- The Rehearsal (2016) as Naomi Lancaster
- The Returned (2015) as Claire Winship
- 800 Words (2015) as Laura
- The Brokenwood Mysteries (2014) as Lulu
- Jack the Giant Slayer (2013) as The Queen
- Derby Dogs (2012) as Karen Walker
- Nothing Trivial (2011) as Catherine Duvall
- Bliss (2011) as Lily Trowell
- This Is Not My Life (2010)
- Legend of the Seeker (2008) as Mord 'Sith
- Legend of the Seeker (2008) as Alina
- Black Sheep (2006) as Dr. Rush
- Out of the Blue (2006) as Julie-Anne Bryson
- The Lost Children (2006)
- Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby (2005)
- Serial Killers (2004) as Sally
- Not Only But Always (2004) as Julie Andrews
- Raising Waylon (2004) as Tina Stanfill
- Crash Palace (2001) as Penny Watts
- Being Eve (2001)
- Willy Nilly (1999) as Joy
- Xena: Warrior Princess (1995) as Sonata / Sarah
- Power Rangers (1993) as Isinia (voice)
- Willy Nilly (2001) as Joy
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tandi Wright best known for?
Tandi Wright is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Evil Dead Burn (2026), Spartacus: House of Ashur (2025), Pearl (2022), Love and Monsters (2020).
When and where was Tandi Wright born?
Tandi Wright was born on May 4, 1970 in Zambia, South Africa.
How many credits does Tandi Wright have?
Tandi Wright has accumulated over 36 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1993 to 2026.
What is Tandi Wright's background in cinema and television?
Tandi Wright is a New Zealand actress born on May 4, 1970. She gained recognition for her role as Nurse Caroline Buxton on the long-running New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. Wright is known for her roles in various television shows, including Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby, Nothing Trivial, and 800 Words, where s...