John Rawls (born 4 May 1972) is an actor from New Zealand.
Biography Rawls was born in England and raised in Hamilton, New Zealand after moving there at age six. He is known for playing the evil vampire Zurial in David Slade's 2008 vampire film 30 Days of Night. He appeared in the Hobbit films by Peter Jackson as the villain Yazneg through earlier reports stated that he would play another villain called Azog. He is with the acting agency Kathryn Rawlings & Associates, based in Auckland.
Filmography Film TitleYearRoleNotesSeven Swords of Wayland1999MalakireSalt2006JohnShort film30 Days of Night2007ZurialBrave Donkey2009Petrol manShort filmThe Warrior's Way2010Hell RiderThe Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey2012Yazneg
Television TitleYearRoleNotesCold Feet2001AnaesthetistEpisode: "Series 4, Episode 8"Orange Roughies2007Episode: "Series 2, Episode 5"Legend of the Seeker2008SamuelEpisode: "Identity"Spartacus: Blood and Sand2010ByzoEpisode: "The Red Serpent"The Blue Rose2013Recurring role (6 episodes)Westside2015Gang LeaderEpisode: "Dire Combustion"
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