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Leon Wadham
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Wadham in 2018
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| Born | 1989 (age 35–36) |
| Alma mater | Toi Whakaari |
| Occupation | Actor, writer, director |
| Years active | 2000–present |
Leon Wadham (born in 1989) is an actor, writer, and director from New Zealand. He is well-known for his roles in the movie Under the Mountain (2009), the comedy TV show Go Girls (2013), and the fantasy series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (which started in 2022) on Amazon Prime.
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About Leon Wadham
Early Life and Education
Leon Wadham grew up in Karori, a part of Wellington, New Zealand. He went to Karori Normal School and Onslow College. From 2009 to 2011, he studied acting at Toi Whakaari Drama School. He earned a special degree in Performing Arts (Acting). In his last year, he also won the Museum Art Hotel Scholarship Award.
Acting and Directing Career
Leon started acting when he was young. His first TV appearance was in 2000 in the sci-fi show The Tribe. After finishing drama school, he also became a filmmaker. Since 2013, he has written and directed several short films, TV shows, and plays.
In 2009, Leon played Ricky in the fantasy movie Under the Mountain. This film was based on a popular book. In 2013, he joined the TV comedy-drama Go Girls for its fifth season, playing the character Levi Hirsh. He also had a role in the crime drama The Bad Seed in 2019.
A big role for Leon came in 2020 when he was cast in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. This show, which started in 2022, is a fantasy series on Amazon Prime. In it, he plays Kemen, a character created just for the show.
Where He Lives
In 2022, Leon Wadham lived in Auckland, New Zealand. In 2023, he moved to London, England.
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Leon Wadham in 2018
See also
In Spanish: Leon Wadham para niños
