Dwayne Cameron
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Dwayne Cameron is a New Zealand
film actor. He is perhaps best known for his role of Bray on the teen drama series The Tribe and Tyzonn in Power Rangers Operation Overdrive, although he has also had recurring roles in Street Legal
and Mercy Peak
and a guest role in Shortland Street
.
, Cameron played the boyfriend of Selma Blair
. Two years later, he guest starred in William Shatner
's A Twist in the Tale
. The series was produced in Wellington by Cloud Nine, the same company who would cast him in the lead role for its next project The Tribe.
He remained on the show for the first three series and was one of several former stars scheduled to make a return for the show's sixth series, however the show was canceled before it could go into production. During his time on the series, he went on several publicity tours to Europe to promote both the show and the spin-off album Abe Messiah. He also represented The Tribe when it was a nominated for best international television drama at the 2000 GAIT Awards in Los Angeles.
After he and a number of other Tribe co-stars were written out of the show during the fourth series, Cameron made guest appearances in numerous television dramas including Love Bites
and Dark Knight. He also had a recurring roles in Street Legal
and the award-winning Mercy Peak
during the next two years. He also had starring roles in The Possum Hunter (2000), The Locals
(2003) and Cockle
(2005). Former Tribe co-star Laura Wilson
(May) appeared in the latter film in a supporting role.
In 2004, he moved to Los Angeles where he trained at the Stella Adler Academy
and the Ivana Chubbuck Acting Studio
. He also bought art studios in Los Angeles and Auckland. Signing a contract with Scott Karp and the Insomnia Media Group based in Universal Studios
, Cameron appeared in the 2007 film No Destination with Brianna Brown and John Savage
. He returned to New Zealand where he starred in both Power Rangers Operation Overdrive and Shortland Street
.
In 2009 Dwayne launched an official website highlighting his acting career as well as his artistic skills. Dwayne is currently playing the lead role of Detective Joshua King in the New Zealand Feature film Arresting Love (2011).
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
film actor. He is perhaps best known for his role of Bray on the teen drama series The Tribe and Tyzonn in Power Rangers Operation Overdrive, although he has also had recurring roles in Street Legal
Street Legal (2000)
Street Legal is a New Zealand drama focused on the lives of a small group of lawyers. A total of 52 episodes were aired and reruns currently can be seen around the world...
and Mercy Peak
Mercy Peak
Mercy Peak was a New Zealand drama television series that ran for three seasons on TV One between 2001 and 2004.-Cast:*Sara Wiseman as Nicky Somerville*Jeffrey Thomas as William Kingsley...
and a guest role in Shortland Street
Shortland Street
Shortland Street is a New Zealand prime-time soap opera, first broadcast on Television New Zealand's TV2 on 25 May 1992. It is the country's longest-running drama and soap opera, being broadcast continuously for over 4500 episodes and 19 years, and is one of the most watched television programs in...
.
Biography
Born in Auckland, New Zealand, Cameron began painting and sculpting at the age of 6 years old. He began acting professionally at 12 when he appeared in a nationally syndicated commercial for Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing. Within three years, he had landed his first role in the American television movie Amazon High. Filmed in New Zealand and directed by Michael HurstMichael Hurst
Michael Eric Hurst, ONZM is a New Zealand actor, director and writer, mostly on stage and television. He is probably best known internationally for playing Iolaus in the television programs Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and companion series Xena: Warrior Princess...
, Cameron played the boyfriend of Selma Blair
Selma Blair
Selma Blair is an American actress who has worked in film, theatre and television. She has performed in feature films including Cruel Intentions, Legally Blonde, The Sweetest Thing, Hellboy, The Fog, Purple Violets and Hellboy II: The Golden Army...
. Two years later, he guest starred in William Shatner
William Shatner
William Alan Shatner is a Canadian actor, musician, recording artist, and author. He gained worldwide fame and became a cultural icon for his portrayal of James T...
's A Twist in the Tale
A Twist in the Tale (TV series)
A Twist in the Tale is a 1998 TV series starring William Shatner.Willam Shatner's A Twist In The Tale was a 15 episode short lived television series in the late 1990's. Every week the narrator/host would have a group of children he would tell a story to. The main children were always in the story...
. The series was produced in Wellington by Cloud Nine, the same company who would cast him in the lead role for its next project The Tribe.
He remained on the show for the first three series and was one of several former stars scheduled to make a return for the show's sixth series, however the show was canceled before it could go into production. During his time on the series, he went on several publicity tours to Europe to promote both the show and the spin-off album Abe Messiah. He also represented The Tribe when it was a nominated for best international television drama at the 2000 GAIT Awards in Los Angeles.
After he and a number of other Tribe co-stars were written out of the show during the fourth series, Cameron made guest appearances in numerous television dramas including Love Bites
Love Bites
Love Bites may refer to:* Love-bite or hickey, a small bruise caused by kissing, sucking, or biting the skinIn film and television:* Love Bites , a 2011 drama starring Becki Newton...
and Dark Knight. He also had a recurring roles in Street Legal
Street Legal (2000)
Street Legal is a New Zealand drama focused on the lives of a small group of lawyers. A total of 52 episodes were aired and reruns currently can be seen around the world...
and the award-winning Mercy Peak
Mercy Peak
Mercy Peak was a New Zealand drama television series that ran for three seasons on TV One between 2001 and 2004.-Cast:*Sara Wiseman as Nicky Somerville*Jeffrey Thomas as William Kingsley...
during the next two years. He also had starring roles in The Possum Hunter (2000), The Locals
The Locals
The Locals is a low budget 2003 New Zealand made horror film directed by Greg Page and starring Kate Elliott. The film took in a modest sum at the box-office following negative reviews....
(2003) and Cockle
Cockle
Cockle may refer to:* Cockle , a group of edible saltwater clams * Lolium temulentum, a tufted grass plant* Berwick cockles, a confectionery from ScotlandCockleshell* The Mark II canoes used in Operation Frankton in 1942...
(2005). Former Tribe co-star Laura Wilson
Laura Wilson (actress)
Laura Wilson is a New Zealand born actress who appeared in many different projects for Cloud9 including Atlantis High and Revelations: The Initial Journey. She is best known for her four year role as May in popular cult series The Tribe.- Biography :Wilson first made her film debut at age 10 when...
(May) appeared in the latter film in a supporting role.
In 2004, he moved to Los Angeles where he trained at the Stella Adler Academy
Stella Adler
Stella Adler was an American actress and an acclaimed acting teacher, who founded the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York City and the The Stella Adler Academy of Acting in Los Angeles with long-time protege Joanne Linville, who continues to teach and furthers Adler's legacy...
and the Ivana Chubbuck Acting Studio
Ivana Chubbuck
Ivana Chubbuck is an acting coach and author and is the founder and director of the Ivana Chubbuck Studio. Her students included Brad Pitt, Halle Berry, Terrence Howard, Elizabeth Shue, Catherine Keener, Djimon Honsou, America Ferrera, Eva Mendes, Kate Bosworth, Ian Somerhalder, April Bowlby and...
. He also bought art studios in Los Angeles and Auckland. Signing a contract with Scott Karp and the Insomnia Media Group based in Universal Studios
Universal Studios
Universal Pictures , a subsidiary of NBCUniversal, is one of the six major movie studios....
, Cameron appeared in the 2007 film No Destination with Brianna Brown and John Savage
John Savage (actor)
John Savage is an American film actor, producer, production manager, and composer.- Acting career :...
. He returned to New Zealand where he starred in both Power Rangers Operation Overdrive and Shortland Street
Shortland Street
Shortland Street is a New Zealand prime-time soap opera, first broadcast on Television New Zealand's TV2 on 25 May 1992. It is the country's longest-running drama and soap opera, being broadcast continuously for over 4500 episodes and 19 years, and is one of the most watched television programs in...
.
In 2009 Dwayne launched an official website highlighting his acting career as well as his artistic skills. Dwayne is currently playing the lead role of Detective Joshua King in the New Zealand Feature film Arresting Love (2011).
Film
- Arresting Love (2010)....Detective Joshua King.
- Bruised (2010) (Short Film)....Josh.
- The Puzzle (2010) (Short Film)....
- No Destination (2006) (Short Film)....Chris
- Cockle (2003) (Short Film).... Cockle
- The Locals (2003) .... Paul
- Possum Hunter (2000) (TV) .... Rob
- One of Them (1998) .... Rusty
TV work
- "Legend of the SeekerLegend of the SeekerLegend of the Seeker is a television series based on The Sword of Truth novels by Terry Goodkind. Distributed in U.S. by Disney-ABC Domestic Television, ABC Studios produced the series, which was its first foray into broadcast syndication, with Sam Raimi, Robert Tapert, Joshua Donen, Ned Nalle and...
(2009) ...Kur - "Shortland StreetShortland StreetShortland Street is a New Zealand prime-time soap opera, first broadcast on Television New Zealand's TV2 on 25 May 1992. It is the country's longest-running drama and soap opera, being broadcast continuously for over 4500 episodes and 19 years, and is one of the most watched television programs in...
(2008) ...Lindsay Renyolds - "Power Rangers Operation Overdrive" (2007) TV Series .... Tyzonn
- "Power Rangers S.P.D." ... Dru Harrington
- "Power Rangers Dino Thunder" ... Derrick
- "Mercy Peak" .... Gus Van der Velter (2002–2003)
- "Street Legal" (2000) .... James Peabody (2002- )
- "Love Bites" ... Barman John
- "Dark Knight" ... Mordred
- "The Tribe" .... Bray (1999–2001)
- A Twist in the Tale ... Chris
- Amazon High (1997) (TV) .... Leon
External links
- Dwayne Cameron Art - Official Website
- DwayneCameron.com
- DwayneCameron.net
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