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Rawiri Paratene is a Actor Néo-Zélandais born on 1 january 1954 at Hokianga
Rawiri Paratene ONZM (born 1954) is a New Zealand stage and screen actor, director and writer. He is known for his acting roles in Whale Rider (2002) and The Insatiable Moon (2010).
Paratene initially struggled with reading and writing at school, but went on to be the first Maori graduate of the New Zealand Drama School.
As a young student in the 1970s, Paratene was a member of Nga Tamatoa, an activist organisation which fought for Maori rights, land, language and culture. Paratene was President of the Wellington chapter. Today, working in the arts, Paratene aspires to have more Maori stories on film.
(2003)
(Actor)
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Paratene was born in Hokianga, New Zealand in 1954, and is of Nga Puhi descent.Paratene initially struggled with reading and writing at school, but went on to be the first Maori graduate of the New Zealand Drama School.
As a young student in the 1970s, Paratene was a member of Nga Tamatoa, an activist organisation which fought for Maori rights, land, language and culture. Paratene was President of the Wellington chapter. Today, working in the arts, Paratene aspires to have more Maori stories on film.
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Filmography of Rawiri Paratene (11 films)
| Year | Name | Job | Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | The Insatiable Moon | Actor | Arthur |
| 2010 | The Secret of the Whales | Actor | Amiri Mamoe |
| 2008 | Bride Flight | Actor | Old Mosie |
| 2005 | Man-Thing | Actor | Pete Horn |
| 2005 | Attack of the Sabretooth | Actor | Sachariah |
| 2003 | Whale Rider | Actor | Koro |
| 2003 | The Legend of Johnny Lingo | Actor | Malio Chief |
| 1999 | What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? | Actor | Mulla Rota |
| 1994 | Rapa Nui | Actor | Priest |
| 1990 | The Rogue Stallion | Actor | Brian |
| 1986 | Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale | Actor | Rangi (voice) |