Alistair Browning
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Alistair James Browning | |
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| Born | 8 February 1954 Dunedin, New Zealand |
| Died | 2 June 2019 (aged 65) Palmerston North, New Zealand |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, director, producer, writer |
| Years active | 1977–2019 |
Alistair Browning (8 February 1954 – 2 June 2019)[1] was a New Zealand actor who won several awards for his work in film, television and theatre, best known for his roles in Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence, The Lord of the Rings, Rain, Futile Attraction, Siege, and Power Rangers Dino Super Charge.
Biography
Browning regularly appeared in live professional theatre in New Zealand. He started his career at The Mercury Theatre in Auckland, New Zealand, in 1977 as an intern, immersing himself in all aspects of theatre, including stage management, lighting, sound and special effects operation, set construction, costuming as well as acting. In 1980 he joined the Court Theatre company, playing Hamlet among many other roles and continued to work there and throughout New Zealand in a wide variety of genres from modern comedy to Classical. In 1981, he joined the core cast of Australian soap opera The Sullivans, and afterwards worked often in Australia in theatre, film and television. He also performed in England at The Yvonne Arnaud, Old Vic and Shakespeare's Globe theatres.[citation needed]
He met award-winning musician David Bowie while filming for the movie Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence; after Bowie's death in 2016, Browning told Stuff.co.nz about his experience.[2]
He won Best Supporting Actor in a Feature Film at the 2001 Nokia New Zealand Film Awards for his role in Rain.[1]
Browning died from cancer on 2 June 2019.
Partial filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | The Sullivans | Ray Kirk | [3] | |
| 1983 | Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence | De Jong | [3] | |
| 1984 | Second Time Lucky | Technician 1 | [citation needed] | |
| 1986 | Windrinder | Cram | [3] | |
| 1989 | Gloss | Paul Harper | [3] | |
| 1990 | Shark in the Park | Steven | [3] | |
| 1991 | The End of the Golden Weather | Robin Hood | [3] | |
| 1992 2001 2014 |
Shortland Street | Barry Harrison Felix Bentley Colin Adams |
[1][3] | |
| 1992 | Marlin Bay | Paul Richmond | [3] | |
| 1992 | Homeward Bound | Dr. McIntyre | [3] | |
| 1997 | Duggan | Simon Doyle | [3] | |
| 1998 | Hercules: The Legendary Journeys | Bronagh | [1] | |
| 1999 | Young Hercules | Real Skouras | [1] | |
| 1999 | Xena: Warrior Princess | King Melos | [1] | |
| 2000 | Jackson's Wharf | Craig Royal | [3] | |
| 2000 | Vertical Limit | Ali | [3] | |
| 2001 | Rain | Ed | Winner - best supporting actor | [3] |
| 2002 | The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers | Damrod | [1] | |
| 2002 | Street Legal | Adrian Dunstan | [3] | |
| 2003 | The Strip | Cameron | [3] | |
| 2003 | Power Rangers Ninja Storm | Jake Brooks | [3] | |
| 2003 | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King | Damrod | [3] | |
| 2004 | Fracture | Gordon Peet | [3] | |
| 2004 | Futile Attraction | Dudley Earnsworth | [3] | |
| 2004 | Not Only But Always | Blake Edwards | [3] | |
| 2005 | The Adventures of Spectacularman | [3] | ||
| 2005 | Luella Miller | Craig | [3] | |
| 2005 | US | Man | Short film | [3] |
| 2012 | Siege | Inspector Mike O'Leary | [1][3] | |
| 2012 | The Calling | Short film for NZ Film School | [citation needed] | |
| 2013 | Shopping | Terry | [3] | |
| 2014 | Restoration | Short film | [3] | |
| 2014 | The Brokenwood Mysteries | [1] | ||
| 2015 | Mahana | Merv Williams | [3] | |
| 2016 | American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story | Judge Mathovic | [3] |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Power Rangers Dino Thunder | Pollinator | [citation needed] | |
| 2005 | Power Rangers S.P.D. | Green Monster | [3] | |
| 2016 | Power Rangers Dino Super Charge | Zenowing | [3] |
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Award-winning Kiwi actor Alistair Browning dies after battle with cancer". Stuff. 3 June 2019.
- ^ "Actor Alistair Browning remembers working with Bowie". Stuff. 11 January 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad "Alistair Browning - Actor Profile & Biography". Archived from the original on 3 June 2019. Retrieved 3 June 2019.