Kirk Torrance
Known For: Acting
Biography
Kirk Torrance is a New Zealand actor and playwright of Māori origins. He is also a former Commonwealth Games swimmer. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Acting from Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School in Wellington. His debut play Strata (2003) won Best New Playwright at the Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards. He played the lead role of Holden in the New Zealand movie Stickmen (2001) and award-winning television drama Fish Skin Suit (2003). While appearing on Outrageous Fortune, he hosted one series of a New Zealand version of The Real Hustle. He was nominated Best Supporting Actor at the Qantas Film & Television Awards 2008 for his ex-cop role in the television series Outrageous Fortune. In 2008, he was named Sexiest Man in Auckland by Metro magazine.
Filmography
2022
- Darby and Joan as Ryan Carroll
- Manny and Quinn as George
2020
- Rurangi as Gerald Davis
- The Dead Lands as Kā
- Rūrangi as Gerald Davis
2018
- The New Legends of Monkey as Master
- A Summer to Remember as Danny
2016
- Wanted as Cliff
2015
- Tatau as Reverend Calcott
2014
- The Dark Horse as Noble
2012
- Sione's 2: Unfinished Business as Cardinal Hoani
- Siege as Heath Jones
2008
- Legend of the Seeker as Krilmark
2006
- Outrageous Fortune: The Movie as Wayne Judd
2005
- Outrageous Fortune as Wayne Judd
- Holly's Heroes as Tony McKenzie
2001
- Stickmen as Holden
1995
- Xena: Warrior Princess as Demetrius
1993
- Power Rangers as Dr. Runga