Cliff Curtis

Cliff Curtis

1. Personal Life:

• Birth Name: Clifford Vivian Devon Curtis
• Date of Birth: 27 July 1968
• Birthplace: Rotorua, New Zealand
• Nationality: New Zealand, Māori
• Spouse: Danielle Cormack (1993–1996)
• Children: Five

2. Career:

• Occupation: Actor, Writer, Filmmaker, Producer
• Years Active: 1993–present
• Notable Works:
  • Once Were Warriors (1994)
  • Whale Rider (2002)
  • Sunshine (2007)
  • Fear the Walking Dead (2015–2020)
  • Avatar: The Way of Water (2022)

3. Acting Credits:

• Films:
  • Once Were Warriors (1994)
  • The Piano (1993)
  • Desperate Remedies (1993)
  • Kerosene Creek (1994)
  • Man Alone (1993)
  • The Chosen (1998)
  • The Dark Horse (2015)
  • Doctor Sleep (2019)
• Television:
  • Shortland Street (1995–1996)
  • Fear the Walking Dead (2015–2020)
  • Avatar: The Last Airbender (2010)
  • Missing (2012)

4. Awards and Nominations:

• New Zealand Film and TV Awards:
  • Best Actor in a Leading Role (1994, 2014)
  • Best Actor in a Supporting Role (2002)
• Academy Awards:
  • Nominated for Best Supporting Actor (2003)

5. Notable Accomplishments:

• Curtis is one of the most acclaimed and successful Māori actors in New Zealand cinema.
• He has received international recognition for his performances in both independent and blockbuster films.
• Curtis is also an accomplished screenwriter, director, and producer, having written and directed several short films and documentaries.

6. Trivia:

• Curtis was a member of the New Zealand national kapa haka team.
• He is a fluent speaker of Te Reo Māori.
• Curtis is a strong advocate for indigenous rights and environmental protection.