John Rawls (actor)
John Rawls (born 4 May 1972) is an actor from New Zealand.
John Rawls | |
|---|---|
| Born | John Rawls 4 May 1972 England |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Occupation | Actor |
Biography
He was born in England on 4 May 1972, and raised in Hamilton, New Zealand, after moving there at age six. He is known for playing the evil vampire Zurial in David Slade's 2008 vampire film 30 Days of Night.[1] He appeared in the Hobbit films by Peter Jackson as the villain Yazneg[2] through earlier reports stated that he would play another villain called Azog.[3] He is with the acting agency Kathryn Rawlings & Associates,[4] based in Auckland.
Filmography
Film
| Title | Year | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Swords of Wayland | 1999 | Malakire | |
| Salt | 2006 | John | Short film |
| 30 Days of Night | 2007 | Zurial | |
| Brave Donkey | 2009 | Petrol man | Short film |
| The Warrior's Way | 2010 | Hell Rider | |
| The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey | 2012 | Yazneg |
Television
| Title | Year | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Feet | 2001 | Anaesthetist | Episode: "Series 4, Episode 8" |
| Orange Roughies | 2007 | Kelvin Richards | Episode: "Series 2, Episode 5" |
| Legend of the Seeker | 2008 | Samuel | Episode: "Identity" |
| Spartacus: Blood and Sand | 2010 | Byzo | Episode: "The Red Serpent" |
| The Blue Rose | 2013 | Karl Villiers | Recurring role (6 episodes) |
| Westside | 2015 | Gang Leader | Episode: "Dire Combustion" |
References
- "John Rawls Actor". IMDB.com. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
- "Yazneg". The Onering.net. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
- "Actor John Rawls cast as Azog". Hobbit Fandom.net. Archived from the original on 21 February 2013. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
- http://www.kractors.co.nz/detailsx.php?act_id=130
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