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James Rolleston
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| Born | 8 June 1997 New Zealand
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| Education | Ōpōtiki College |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2010–present |
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Notable work
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James Rolleston (born June 8, 1997) is a talented actor from New Zealand. He is well-known for his roles in movies like Boy and The Dark Horse. The Dark Horse first showed at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival in September 2014.
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Acting Career
James Rolleston first appeared on screen in the 2010 film Boy. This movie was directed by Taika Waititi. James played the main character, a child who looks up to his father. Boy became a very successful New Zealand film.
In 2014, James acted in two more movies. He co-starred with Cliff Curtis in the drama The Dark Horse. In this film, he played a teenager named Mana. He also appeared in the action movie The Dead Lands. Here, he played Hongi, a young Maori warrior. Hongi seeks revenge for his family's massacre.
James also starred in Pork Pie in 2017. This movie was a new version of a classic New Zealand film called Goodbye Pork Pie. Besides movies, James has often appeared in TV commercials for Vodafone New Zealand.
Film Roles
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 2010 | Boy | Alamein ("Boy") | |
| 2010 | Frosty Man and the BMX Kid | BMX Kid | Short film |
| 2014 | Man | Eli | Short film |
| 2014 | The Dark Horse | Mana | |
| 2014 | The Dead Lands | Hongi | |
| 2016 | The Rehearsal | Stanley | |
| 2016 | Amua | Teina | Short film |
| 2017 | Pork Pie | Luke | |
| 2018 | The Breaker Upperers | Jordan | |
| 2022 | Whina | Gabriel | |
| 2023 | Uproar | Jamie Waaka |
About James
James Rolleston grew up in Ōpōtiki, New Zealand. In 2016, James was involved in a car accident. He was seriously hurt and needed a lot of time to recover.
In November 2016, James made his first public appearance after the accident. He presented an award at the Attitude Awards. He has shared his story about his recovery journey. He worked hard to learn how to walk, speak, and use his basic movements again. His journey shows his strength and determination.
See also
- Cinema of New Zealand
- List of New Zealand actors
