Gareth Williams (New Zealand actor)

Gareth Williams (born 13 July 1984) is a New Zealand born actor of television, film and theatre. He trained for a year with the Auckland Theatre Company at the prestigious Globe Theater in London.[1] He then attained his Bachelor of Performing Arts at Toi: Whakaari Dramatic Arts College in 2006.[2] Williams has since had television roles in Facelift (2007), This Is Not My Life (2009), Legend of the Seeker (2010), as well as some minor feature film roles.

Gareth Williams
Born (1984-07-13) 13 July 1984
Wellington, New Zealand
OccupationActor
Years active2005–present

He has gained recognition through musical theatre, receiving positive reviews for his role as William Kemmler in the Indian Ink production of The Dentist's Chair. Shannon Huse, reviewer for the New Zealand Herald, wrote "Gareth Williams is suitably cadaver scary as William Kemmler, the ghost of the first man to be executed by electric chair who haunts Albert. He gives a charismatic performance that includes two ghoulish songs."[3]

He has also taken on such stage roles as Benvolio in Romeo and Juliet (2010) and 'The Balladeer' in 'Assassins' (2010).[4][5]

Williams landed the supporting role of Vettius in Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (2011).[6]

Filmography

Film
YearTitleRoleNotes
2008Home by ChristmasGeorge Webster
2009Separation CityGerman Bellhop
2010Rest for the WickedYoung Frank
2010BlissDougal

Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
2005Seven Periods with Mr GormsbyWaterboy
2007FaceliftGeorge Bush
2009This Is Not My LifeDavoEpisodes 3, 4
2010Legend of the SeekerYoung Thaddicus Zorander"Vengeance" (S02E17)
2010Spartacus: Gods of the Arena VettiusSeries regular
2014CoverbandBrett"Noise Control" (S01E02)

Awards

2010 – Best Comedy Show – Winner – Wellington Fringe Festival – The Lonesome Buckwhips [7]

2010 – Billy T James Award – Nominee – The Lonesome Buckwhips[7]

2009 – Best Newcomer – Winner – Metro Magazine

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References
  1. http://www.poptower.com/gareth-williams.htm
  2. "Gareth Williams - Actor Profile & Biography".
  3. Huse, Shannon (15 September 2008). "Review: The Dentist Chair at SkyCity Theatre". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 30 September 2011.
  4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 8 July 2011. Retrieved 23 January 2011.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. lumiere.net.nz/index.php/interview-with-gareth-williams/
  6. "STARZ".
  7. johnsonlaird.com/Gareth_Williams


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