John Rawls (actor)

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John Rawls
Born
John Rawls

(1972-05-04) 4 May 1972 (age 53)
England
Nationality New Zealander
Occupation Actor

John Rawls (born 4 May 1972) is an actor from New Zealand.

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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 . [1] He appeared in the Hobbit films by Peter Jackson as the villain Yazneg [2] through earlier reports stated that he would play another villain called Azog. [3] He is with the acting agency Kathryn Rawlings & Associates, [4] based in Auckland.

Filmography

Film

TitleYearRoleNotes
Seven Swords of Wayland1999Malakire
Salt2006John Short film
30 Days of Night 2007Zurial
Brave Donkey2009Petrol manShort film
The Warrior's Way 2010Hell Rider
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey 2012Yazneg

Television

TitleYearRoleNotes
Cold Feet 2001AnaesthetistEpisode: "Series 4, Episode 8"
Orange Roughies 2007Kelvin RichardsEpisode: "Series 2, Episode 5"
Legend of the Seeker 2008SamuelEpisode: "Identity"
Spartacus: Blood and Sand 2010ByzoEpisode: "The Red Serpent"
The Blue Rose 2013Karl VilliersRecurring role (6 episodes)
Westside 2015Gang LeaderEpisode: "Dire Combustion"

References

  1. ↑ "John Rawls Actor". IMDB.com. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
  2. ↑ "Yazneg". The Onering.net. 6 August 2012. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
  3. ↑ "Actor John Rawls cast as Azog". Hobbit Fandom.net. Archived from the original on 21 February 2013. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
  4. ↑ "Kathryn Rawlings & assoc". Archived from the original on 24 January 2018. Retrieved 17 January 2013.


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