Andrew Laing | |
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Born | |
Other names | Randall Ewing |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1988–present |
Andrew Laing (born 1966) is a New Zealand actor best known for his role as Dr. Geoff Greenlaw in the popular soap opera, Shortland Street. [1] [2] He is also known for his theatre work. [3] Laing graduated from Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School with a Diploma in Acting in 1988. [4]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1989 | Chunuk Bair | Wounded soldier | |
1998 | Emmerdale Farm | Shrine | 1 episode |
1996–1997, 2001–2003 | Shortland Street | Nigel Bailey / Dr. Geoff Greenlaw | 29 episodes |
2004 | Power Rangers Dino Thunder | Copyotter | Voice, Episode: "Copy That" |
2005 | Power Rangers S.P.D. | Delex | Voice, Episode: "Resurrection" |
2006 | Power Rangers Mystic Force | Oculous | Voice, 2 episodes |
2008 | Outrageous Fortune | Andrew | Episode: "Thinking Makes It So" |
Power Rangers Jungle Fury | Master Lope | 2 episodes | |
2009 | Power Rangers RPM | Venjix Virus | Voice, 30 episodes |
2013 | Power Rangers Megaforce | The Messenger | Voice, 2 episodes |
2014 | I Survived a Zombie Holocaust | SMP | |
2015 | Deathgasm | Aeon | |
2016 | Power Rangers Dino Super Charge | Jack O'Lantern, Heximas | Voice, Episodes entitled "Trick or Trial", "Here Comes Heximas" |
2019–2020 | Power Rangers Beast Morphers | Venjix Virus / Evox | Voice, 38 episodes, Credited as Randall Ewing for 37 episodes |
2021-2022 | Power Rangers Dino Fury | Lord Zedd | Voice, 5 episodes |
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