Peter McKenzie (actor)
Peter Leo McKenzie is a New Zealand actor who 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.
Peter McKenzie | |
|---|---|
| Born | Peter Leo McKenzie Wellington, New Zealand |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1996–2005 |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Bret McKenzie |
His wife, Deirdre Tarrant, is a choreographer who founded Footnote Dance.[1] Their son, Bret, is 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 is 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
- "Tarrant, Deirdre Elizabeth Anne, 1946–". Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand. Retrieved 2021-08-13.
External links
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