John Rawls
John Rawls (born 4 May 1972) is an actor from New Zealand.
John Rawls
- Name
- John Rawls
- Born
- 4 May 1972
- Birthplace
- England
- Occupation
- Actor John Rawls (born 4 May 1972) is an actor from New Zealand.
- Nationality
- New Zealand
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• Name — John Rawls • Birth Name — John Rawls • Born — 4 May 1972 • Birthplace — England • Occupation — Actor John Rawls (born 4 May 1972) is an actor from New Zealand.
Biography
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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.
Television
Television
• Title — Year — Role — Notes • Cold Feet — 2001 — Anaesthetist — Episode: "Series 4, Episode 8" • Orange Roughies — 2007 — Episode: "Series 2, Episode 5" • Legend of the Seeker — 2008 — Samuel — Episode: "Identity" • Spartacus: Blood and Sand — 2010 — Byzo — Episode: "The Red Serpent" • The Blue Rose — 2013 — Recurring role (6 episodes) • Westside — 2015 — Gang Leader — Episode: "Dire Combustion"
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1972
John Rawls was born on 4 May 1972.
Film
• Title — Year — Role — Notes • Seven Swords of Wayland — 1999 — Malakire • Salt — 2006 — John — Short film • 30 Days of Night — 2007 — Zurial • Brave Donkey — 2009 — Petrol man — Short film • The Warrior's Way — 2010 — Hell Rider • The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey — 2012 — Yazneg
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- Gemeinsame Normdatei 16145076-3, Symposium on John Rawls.
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- Wikidata, structured authority record Q1282521: John Rawls
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