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Hori Ahipene
Actor, Additional Credits
Hori Ahipene is an actor and director in theatre, film and television in New Zealand. He's also an award-winning playwright with the Māori play Hide 'n Seek co-written with Hone Kouka. He became a well known face in New Zealand for his dramatic performances in films such as Jubilee (2000) as well as parts in The Piano (1993) and a guest role Xena:Warrior Princess in 2001. A versatile actor he has also played lead roles in television sketch series including the 1990s hit Skitz, The Semisis, Telly Laughs and Away Laughing. Most recently he was in the core cast of Maddigan's Quest and currently playing the role of Angel in the television drama Outrageous Fortune. He is an accomplished director with more than 15 years in the arts industry. He was a senior director on Skitz as well as long running Māori-language programmes Korero Mai and Pukana. He was a creator and co-writer of the sitcom B&B with comedian Te Radar for Māori Television.
Filmography
| 2022 | The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (TV Series) · as Fighting Orc |
| 2020 | Boys on Film 20: Heaven Can Wait · as Cast |
| 2015 | Find Me a Maori Bride (TV Series) · as Noel |
| 2008 | Legend of the Seeker (TV Series) · as Gunther |
| 2006 | Perfect Creature · as Parishioner |
| 2006 | Orange Roughies (TV Series) |
| 2006 | Maddigan's Quest (TV Series) |
| 2005 | Outrageous Fortune (TV Series) · as Angel |
| 2003 | The Legend of Johnny Lingo · as Pioi |
| 2002 | Mataku (TV Series) · as Charlie |
| 2001 | Mercy Peak (TV Series) · as Jimmy |
| 2000 | Jubilee · as Potu Williams |
| 2000 | Jack of All Trades (TV Series) |
| 1996 | Chicken · as Mourner |
| 1995 | Xena: Warrior Princess (TV Series) |
| 1995 | Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (TV Series) · as Brutus |
| 1994 | Rapa Nui · as Overseer |
| 1993 | The Piano · as Mutu |
| 1992 | Shortland Street (TV Series) · as Eddie Heka (1998) |