Peter Leo McKenzie () was a New Zealand actor. He spent his early days in Whanganui and received his secondary education at St Augustine's College.Liz Wylie, "Whanganui Marist Brothers education celebrated with anniversaries this Labour Weekend", Whanganui Chronicle, 26 October 2019 (Retrieved 29 January 2026) He is best known for his portrayal as Elendil in Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. He also appeared in Jackson's King Kong.
His wife, Deirdre Tarrant, was a choreographer who founded Footnote Dance. Their son, Bret, was a member of the comedy duo Flight of the Conchords, and also appears as an unnamed Elf (popularly known as Figwit) in The Fellowship of the Ring, and The Return of the King.
He was also an owner and trainer of racehorses, including Sculptor who won the 2007 Saab Quality at Flemington and qualified to run in the 2007 Melbourne Cup.
Filmography
Films Year Title Role Notes 1982 The Last Horror Film N/A Special effects crew 2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Elendil 2002 In My Opinion TV movie 2005 King Kong Venture crewmember #22 2009 It's Complicated Dr. Allen
Television Year Title Role Notes 1996 Crossroads Café Restaurant critic 1 episode 1998 The Legend of William Tell Warrior captain 10 episodes 2000 Dark Knight Edwin of Stringburn 1 episode
References
External links
TheOneRing.net biography