
Pete Smith
Department: Acting
Biography
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.
Known For

Once Were Warriors
1994

The Piano
1993

Angel in Green
1987

The Boys
1998

Candy Regentag
1989

Flight of the Albatross
1996

The Quiet Earth
1985

Hugh and Heke
2010

Rapa Nui
1994

Raider of the South Seas
1990

What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?
1999

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003

Pandemonium
1987

The Legend of Johnny Lingo
2003

Crush
1992

Do Not Watch This Show
2025