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'''Brian Sergent''' (born 29 December 1959) is an actor born and based in [[Wellington]], [[New Zealand]]. |
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{{Infobox Person |
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| name = Brian Sergent |
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| image = Brian_Sergent_447.JPG |
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| image_size = 200px |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1959|12|29|df=y}} |
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| birth_place = [[New Zealand]] |
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| nationality = [[New Zealand]] |
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| occupation = [[actor]] |
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| website = [http://www.briansergent.com/ www.briansergent.com] |
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}} |
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'''Brian Sergent''' (born 29 December 1959) is an actor born and based in [[Wellington]], [[New Zealand]]. He has appeared in some of New Zealand’s television series, commercial advertisements, and is well known in theatre and his voice is recognized for his voice-overs and radio presentations. He is also an award winning playwright.<ref>http://www.circa.co.nz/messageboard.htm</ref> |
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==Background== |
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Sergent’s acting career began at age 15 playing Lionel in the soap opera, ''[[Close to Home (1975 TV series)|Close to Home]]''. |
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Brian is also known for playing Eric on the award winning television show, ''[[Outrageous Fortune (TV series)]]'', the [[New Zealand Prime Minister]] on ''[[Prime Minister (Flight of the Conchords)|The Flight of the Conchords]]'' (also named Brian), and Harold in ''[[The Lost Children (TV)]]''. |
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One of his most popular characters, cabin steward Gavin Soper, appeared on the ''[[Pulp Comedy]]'' television series. |
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Sergent has a strong association with Circa Theatre<ref>[http://www.circa.co.nz/]</ref> in [[Wellington]]. He performed as five different characters in ''[[Time of My Life (play)|Time of My Life]]'', ten roles in ''[[Greater Tuna]]'', eleven characters in ''[[Travels with My Aunt]]'' and several roles in ''[[The Duchess of Malfi]]'' and ''[[Take a Chance on Me (play)|Take a Chance on Me]]''. |
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Sergent’s film credits include Peter Jackson’s ''[[Meet the Feebles]]'', ''[[Braindead (film)|Braindead]]'' and ''[[Lord of the Rings]]'', ''Absent Without Leave'', ''Via Satellite'', the lead role as Marty in The Shirt and Noah in ''[[Eagle vs. Shark]]''. |
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Radio listeners are quite familiar with Segent's reading of short stories, novels and radio plays on [[Radio New Zealand]] where he is still actively involved. |
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Sergent won The Chapman Tripp theatre award in 2004 for most promising new playwright for his play ''The Love of Humankind''.<ref>[http://www.circa.co.nz/messageboard.htm]</ref> |
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He also won the [[Chapman Tripp theatre award]] in 1994 for male supporting actor of the year and the Chapman Tripp theatre award in 1992 for male actor of the year. |
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After taking a break from the show for nearly 3 years, Sergent returned to Outrageous Fortune as Eric in the second to last episode of the fifth season. |
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==Filmography== |
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===Television=== |
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* 2009: [[Flight of the Conchords (TV series)|Flight of The Conchords]] (Prime Minister Bryan) |
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* 2005–06, 2009–10: [[Outrageous Fortune (TV series)|Outrageous Fortune]] (Eric) |
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* 2006: [[The Lost Children]] [[The Lost Children (TV)]] (Harold) |
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* 2004: [[The Insiders Guide to Happiness]][http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0420415/]: Is Happiness an Accident? (Father of the Bride) |
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* 2004: From Len Lye to Gollum [http://tvnz.co.nz/view/tvone_story_skin/439491?format=html] (narrator) (winner of 2005 qantas media awards best documentary) |
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* 2002: [[The Strip (NZ TV series)|The Strip]][http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0312210/]: Opening Night ('Dogwood' Douglas) |
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* 2002: [[The Strip (NZ TV series)|The Strip]][http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0312210/]: Epiphany ('Dogwood' Douglas) |
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* 2001: [[Shortland Street]] (Rich Fortune) |
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* 2000: Dark Knight (Phillipe de Mere) |
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* 1998: The Semisis: Episode #1.1 [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0181807/] (Mr. Belton) |
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* 1997: The Legend of William Tell: The Spirit of Kale (Zark) |
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* 1996: Telly Laughs (Various Characters) |
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* 1993: Skitzo (Various Characters) |
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* 1992: The Ray Bradbury Theater: The Long Rain (Boltz) |
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* 1990: The Ray Bradbury Theater: Mars Is Heaven (Larson) |
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* 1990: The Armchair Shopper (host) |
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* 1986: Worzel Gummidge Downunder (Mildew Turnip), 1987 series 2 (Jeremy) |
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====Guest Star==== |
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* Atlantis High: Mr Quentin/Q |
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* The Insiders Guide to Happiness: (Is Happiness an Accident?) Father of the Bride |
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* Dark Knight: (Ultimate Sword) Card Player #1 |
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* Atlantis High: Episode Seventeen (Mr Quentin Q) |
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* Dark Knight: (Kha) Baron Phillipe de Mere |
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* The Legend of William Tell: (The Spirit of Kale) Zark |
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===Film=== |
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* 2007: [[Eagle vs Shark]] (Jonah) |
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* 2003: [[The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King]] (voices) |
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* 2002: Blessed [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0331202/] |
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* 2001: [[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring]] (extended edition) ([[Ted Sandyman]]) |
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* 2000: The Shirt [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0426212/] (Marty) |
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* 1998: Via Satellite [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0158438/] (Brian) |
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* 1996: Chicken [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0144135/] (voices) (Orson Welles and James Mason) |
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* 1992: Heavenly Creatures [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110005/] |
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* 1992: Braindead [[Braindead (film)]] (Vet) |
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* 1992: Absent Without Leave [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103612/] (Dick) |
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* 1989: [[Meet the Feebles]] (voice) (Wynyard the Frog, Trevor the Rat, The Fly) |
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* 1987: Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0131400/] (voice) (Spit Murphy) |
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* 1982: Carry Me Back [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083721/] (Andy) |
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====Short Films==== |
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* 2009: The Killers [http://www.sutterworld.com/killers/] |
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* 2002: Dying Light |
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* 1998: The Shirt |
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* 1992: I'm In Here |
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===Theatre=== |
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* 2008: The Tempest |
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* 2008: Mr. Paradise |
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* 2006: Dinner |
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* 2005: A Midsummer Night's Dream |
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* 2004: The Love Of Humankind (outstanding New Zealand playwright of the year)[http://www.circa.co.nz/messageboard.htm] |
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* 2001: Othello |
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* 2001: Meltdown |
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* 2001: Speaking in Tongues |
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* 2001: Take A Chance On Me |
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* 2001: The Country Wife |
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* 1999: Shear Madness |
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* 1999: This Train I'm On |
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* 1998: Closer |
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* 1998: Four Cities |
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* 1998: The Big Picture |
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* 1997: Travels with My Aunt |
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* 1997: Lady Windermere's Fan |
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* 1996: Uncle Vanya |
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* 1996: Market Forces |
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* 1995: Moonlight |
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* 1994: I Hate Hamlet (Chappman Tripp award supporting actor of the year) |
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* 1994: Arsenic and Old Lace |
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* 1993: Ladies Night |
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* 1993: Summer of the Seventeenth Doll |
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* 1993: Arsenic and Old Lace |
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* 1993: A Dangerous Game |
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* 1992: The Homecoming (Chappman Tripp award actor of the year) |
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* 1991: Elizabeth |
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* 1990: Weed |
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* 1986: Unsuitable for Adults |
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* 1986: Ladies Night |
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* 1986: Greater Tuna |
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* 1985: Charley's Aunt |
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* 1985: Torch Song Trilogy |
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* 1984: Full Marx 2 |
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* 1983: Full Marx 1 |
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* 1983: The Hangman |
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* 1983: Hot Water |
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* 1983: The Hangman |
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* 1983: Crimes of the Heart |
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* 1982: The Duchess of Malfi |
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* 1980: A Lion in Winter |
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* 1981: Hidden Agenda |
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* 1979: Barefoot in the Park |
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==References== |
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{{reflist}} |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.briansergent.com/ Official website] |
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*[http://www.bostoncasting.com/kiwijoker/ Boston Casting website] |
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*[http://www.agencyprotalent.com/kiwijoker/ Agency Pro Talent website] |
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*{{imdb name|name=Brian Sergent|id=0785082}} |
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*[http://www.avclub.com/articles/prime-minister,24498/ "Prime Minister"] |
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{{Persondata <!-- Metadata: see [[Wikipedia:Persondata]]. --> |
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| NAME = Sergent, Brian |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION = |
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| DATE OF BIRTH = 29 December 1959 |
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| PLACE OF BIRTH = [[New Zealand]] |
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| DATE OF DEATH = |
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}} |
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Sergent, Brian}} |
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[[Category:1959 births]] |
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[[Category:Living people]] |
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[[Category:Flight of the Conchords]] |
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[[Category:New Zealand television actors]] |
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[[Category:New Zealand film actors]] |
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[[Category:New Zealand comedians]] |
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[[Category:New Zealand stage actors]] |
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[[Category:New Zealand voice actors]] |
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Revision as of 01:58, 2 March 2012
Brian Sergent (born 29 December 1959) is an actor born and based in Wellington, New Zealand.