Kirk Torrance is an actor and playwright from New Zealand, best known for his role as Wayne Judd in Outrageous Fortune. He is also a former Commonwealth Games swimmer.
Career His debut play Strata (2003) won Best New Playwright at the Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards. He played the lead role of Holden in the New Zealand movie Stickmen (2001) and award-winning television drama Fish Skin Suit (2003). While appearing on Outrageous Fortune, he hosted one series of a New Zealand version of The Real Hustle.
He was nominated Best Supporting Actor at the Qantas Film & Television Awards 2008 for his ex-cop role in the television series Outrageous Fortune.Profile & Screenography, NZ On Screen. Retrieved 9 November 2009 In 2008, he was named Sexiest Man in Auckland by Metro magazine.
Torrance is a graduate from Toi Whakaari New Zealand Drama School in Wellington, Playwright, Playmarket NZ Playwrights' Agency. Retrieved 9 November 2009 having graduated with a Diploma in Acting in 1994, upgraded to a Bachelor of Performing Arts (Acting) in 2003.
He is Māori of Ngāti Kahungunu heritage.
Filmography Film TitleYearRoleNotesB Grade2000Short filmStickmen2001HoldenToo Old for Swings2010Short film, directorEbony Society2011EricShort filmSione's 2: Unfinished Business2012The Dark Horse2014Noble Rūrangi 2020 Gerald DavisFeature film Cousins2021Oldest Sonny
Television TitleYearRoleNotesSwimming Lessons1995House BuyerNga Wahine1997Matthew WilliamsShortland Street19981 episodeThe Adventures of Swiss Family RobinsonThe King's brother3 episodesDuggan1999Episode: "Food to Die For"Cleopatra 25252000BladeEpisode: "The Watch"Xena: Warrior Princess2001DemetriusEpisode: "Old Ares Had a Farm"Mataku2002TemueraEpisode: "The Blue Line"The Insiders Guide to Happiness2004Police NegotiatorEpisode: "You Are Happy"Shortland Street2004–05Holly's Heroes2005Main roleOutrageous Fortune2005–10Main role (100 episodes)The Lost Children2006Ranginui2 episodesLegend of the Seeker2009KrilmarkEpisode "Marked"The Real Hustle NZ2010PresenterThe Almighty Johnsons2012George3 episodesSiegeTelevision filmTatau2015Reverend CalcottMain role, MiniseriesPower Rangers Dino ChargeDr. RungaEpisode: "Deep Down Under"Wanted2017Cliff2 episodesFilthy RichArikiRecurring role (season 2; 8 episodes)Wilde RideTomMain roleThe New Legends of Monkey2018MasterEpisode: "Episode 6"The Dead Lands (TV series)2019Whiro, God of CaosMain role (Season 1)Mystic2020-Tom AveryMain role (Season 1 - 3)Under the Vines2024-Dr DavidRecurring role (Series 2-3)
Video game TitleYearRoleNotesFar Cry 32012Additional voices
Web TitleYearRoleNotesHigh Road2016Dr. KarlEpisode: "The Straw"
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