Based in Auckland, New Zealand, David has had an impressive and varied career as an actor for stage, film and television including being a VoiceOver artist and singer. His film work includes The Matrix and The Last Samurai. Television appearances include Street Legal, Duggan and Gloss. David’s recent stage credits include Equus, One For The Road, The Jungle, A Clockwork Orange, Caligula, Closer, The Caretaker, Where Are You My Only One and Hamlet.
David Aston
Actor
Age Range
65—75
Eye Colour
Hazel
Hair Colour
Salt & Pepper
Ethnicity
New Zealander
Artist Resume
Television
Year
Role
Production
2017
Bill Sutch
Dear Murderer
Screentime
Dir. John Laing, Riccardo Pellizzeri
2010
Cornish
Spies and Lies
South Pacific Pictures
Dir. Simon Bennett
2009
Caldor
Legend of the Seeker
ABC Signature, Buckaroo Entertainment, Ghost House Pictures
Dir. Stephen Tolkin, Kenneth Biller
2004
Upper Class Man
Not Only, But Always
BBC
Dir. Terry Johnson
2002
Judge Springer
Street Legal, Series III & IV
Screenworks
1999
Vincent Sands
Duggan Dog's Breakfast
Communicado Productions
1996
Maitre'D
Letter to Blanchy
Isambard Productions Ltd.
1995
Tyldus
Xena: Warrior Princess
Universal Television
Dir. Sam Raimi, John Schulian, R.J. Stewart
1995
Cretus
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
Universal Television, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)
Dir. Christian Williams
1995
Darius Wilde
Riding High
South Pacific Pictures
1994
Michael Crow
Controversy
Gibson Group
1994
Mr Archer
Deepwater Haven
South Pacific Pictures
1994
Darryl
High Tide
Straight Throw
1993
Major Simcock
Soldier Soldier
Central Independent Television
Dir. Lucy Gannon
1993
Jake
White Fang
Grosvenor Park Productions, M6
Dir. Guy R. Mazzeo
1993
Tervor Gillies
In Touch FM
He Taonga Films
1992
Gordon Johnstone
Homeward Bound
1992
Father Rigby
Shortland Street
South Pacific Pictures
1992
Roderick Drew
Marlin Bay
South Pacific Pictures
1989
Guest Appearance
Gloss III
TVNZ
1986
Chris Youngman
Seekers
TVNZ
Dir. Janice Finn, John Givins
1984
Guest
Country GP
TVNZ
Feature Film
Year
Role
Production
2022
Dr. Crane
Frozen Moments
No. 8 Films
Dir. Craig Newland
2014
Black Box Recording (Voice)
Erebus: Into the Unknown
Rogue Productions
Dir. Charlotte Purdy, Peter Burger
2014
Willis
1480: Radio Pirates
No. 8 Films
Dir. Craig Newland
2009
Coloman
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans
Screen Gems, Lakeshore Entertainment
Dir. Patrick Tatopoulos
2007
Charles Gavin
We're Here to Help
South Pacific Pictures
Dir. Jonothan Cullinane
2006
Police Sergeant
Treasure Island Kids: The Monster of Treasure Island
Aria Films, Daybreak Pacific
Dir. Michael Hurst
2006
Reporter #1 (Uncredited)
Fatal Contact: Bird Flu in America
American Broadcasting Company (ABC)
Dir. Richard Pearce
2003
Gondorian Soldier 3
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
New Line Cinema, WingNut Films, The Sauk Zaentz Company,
Dir. Peter Jackson
2003
British Diplomat
The Last Samurai
Samurai Pictures
2002
Man at Cliff
Atomic Twister
Once Upon a Time Films, TBS Superstation
Dir. Bill Corcoran
1999
Rhineheart
The Matrix
Warner Bros., Village Roadshow Pictures, Groucho Film Partnership
Dir. Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
1993
The Passenger
LKM Productions
1983
Harry
Out of Time
Dir. Tony Marshall
Short Film
Year
Role
Production
2019
Officer
Kino Ratten
Albedo, Media Design School
Dir. Peter McCully
1993
Stud
Mirage
Dir. Nicky Marshall, Slamet Rahardjo
Theatre
Year
Role
Production
2021
Teddy
Faith Healer
Plumb Theatre
Dir. Paul Gittins
2021
Simon/Matheson/Minister
Things That Matter
Auckland Theatre Company
Dir. Anapela Polata'ivao
2019
Robin
The Children
Plumb Theatre
Dir. Paul Gittins
2018
Edward
Bright Star
Plumb Theatre
Dir. Paul Gittins
2015
Gordon
Enlightenment
Auckland Theatre Company
Dir. Andrew Foster
2015
Arvide Abernathy
Guys and Dolls
Auckland Theatre Company
Dir. Raymond Hawthorne
2012
Sebastian
A Shortcut to Happiness
Auckland Theatre Company
Dir. Alison Quigan QSM
2011
Shrewsbury
Mary Stuart
Auckland Theatre Company
Dir. Colin McColl
2009
Mr Brownlow/Governor
Oliver!
Auckland Theatre Company
Dir. Raymond Hawthorne
2006
Putnam
The Crucible
ATC
Dir. Colin McColl
2006
Diplomats
Plenty
Silo Theatre
Dir. Katie Wolfe
2006
Various
Jungle
Silo Theatre
Dir. Cameron Rhodes
2005
Strange Children
Potent Pause Prods
Dir. Michael Lawrence
2005
Equus
Auckland Theatre Company
Dir. Colin McColl
2004
A Clockwork Orange
Dir. Andrew Foster
2004
Mereia
Caligula
Auckland Theatre Company
Dir. Colin McColl
2004
Larry
Closer
Silo Theatre
2003
Bob
Where Are You My Only One?
Silo Theatre
2003
Pelonious
Hamlet
Theatre at Large
Dir. Michael Hurst
2003
Dr. Smith
Blue Orange
Dir. Michael Lawrence
2002
Mr Roberts
Small God
ATC 2nd Unit
Dir. Oliver Driver
2002
Interviewer
Relentless Ecstasy: The Holder Caufeld Interviews
Colin Mitchell
2001
Lead
Copenhagen
Auckland Theatre Company
2001
Stephen
Split Down the Middle
Fortune Theatre
2000
Mark
Art
Fortune Theatre
1999
Tom Sullivan
The God Boy
Court Theatre
1998
Debienne
Phantom of the Opera
Tour of Japan
1998
Various
Hamlet/Macbeth
Tour of Auckland Schools
1997
Bernard Nightingale
Arcadia
Dir. Simon Phillips
1997
Hamlet
Hamlet
Tour of Auckland Schools
1994
Mr Lyons
Blood Brothers
NZ/Australia Tour
1990
Various Roles
Turandot
Mercury Theatre
1989
Motel
Fiddler on the Roof
Mercury Theatre
1988
Son
Playing With Fire
Strindberg
1987
Romeo
Romeo & Juliet
Mercury Theatre
1987
Wade
Squatter
Mercury Theatre
1987
Agamemnon
Trojan Women
Public Works Theatre
1986
Tony
West Side Story
Mercury Theatre
1986
Adolphus Cusins
Major Barbara
Mercury Theatre
1986
Tony
Dreams of Sussex Downs
Mercury Theatre
1985
Simon
Caucasian Chalk Circle
Theatre Corporate
1985
Bela
Camille
Mercury Theatre
1985
Albany
King Lear
Theatre Corporate
1984
Promise Not to Tell
Auckland co-op
1983
Tomfoolery
Centrepoint Theatre
1983
Objection Overruled
Centrepoint Theatre
1983
Cloud Nine
Centrepoint Theatre
1982
Various
La Ronde
Theatre Corporate
1982
Pozzo
Waiting for Godot
Theatre Corporate
1982
Verlaine
Total Eclipse
Theatre Corporate
1979
Mortimer/Various
Henry IV
Mercury Theatre
Opera
Year
Role
Production
1995
Government MP, Onlooker, Foreman
The Eighth Wonder
Australian Broadcasting Company (ABC)
Dir. Neil Armfield
Training
Year
Role
Production
Student
Diploma in Drama
Auckland University
Company Actor
Company Inhouse training
Theatre Corporate
Dir. Raymond Hawthorne
Company Actor
Company Inhouse training
Mercury Theatre
Company Actor
Company Inhouse training
Centrepoint Theatre