David Rodney Fane (born 28 December 1966) ONZM is a New Zealand actor of Samoan descent.[1]
David Fane | |
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.jpg) Fane in 2023 | |
| Born | David Rodney Fane Auckland, New Zealand |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse | Bronwyn Bradley |
| Children | 3 |
Early life and education
editFane was educated at St. Pauls College in Grey Lynn.[citation needed]
Career
editFane got into acting quite late and trained at the New Zealand Drama School Toi Whakaari, graduating with a Diploma in Acting in 1992, which he upgraded to a Bachelor of Performing Arts (Acting) in 2003.[2]
He first appeared on television in a sketch comedy show called SKITZ alongside future Naked Samoans, Oscar Kightley and Robbie Magasiva. He then did the sitcom spinoff The Semisis, in which he played the father and the minister. In 2004 he performed in a play written by Oscar Kightley and Dave Andrews called Niu Sila. The play won the Chapman Tripp Theatre Award for Outstanding New Zealand Play of the Year.[3] Fane was a founding member of Naked Samoans. He played a leading role in Sione's Wedding. Other roles include parts in The Tattooist, bro'Town, Outrageous Fortune and the lead role in Diplomatic Immunity.
Fane is part host on the TV2 series Island Wars and morning host for the New Zealand radio station Flava 95.8 for 10 years.
In 2016, Fane was awarded the Emerging Pacific Artist award with Oscar Kightley at the Creative New Zealand Arts Pasifka Awards.[4] In the 2023 New Year Honours, Fane was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to the performing arts.[5]
Controversy
editIn 2010, at the inaugural Radio Roast Fane pushed insult comedy boundaries when roasting advertising executives in front of a celebrity audience. He said that "Hitler had a right", people living with HIV deserved to be "roasted", and "Jews were expendable". The media, taking the incident out of context, suggested it was a drunken tirade when in fact it was in line with the theme of the night, a risque comedy Roast and Fane was explicitly instructed on what line to take. Fane abjectly apologised to the New Zealand AIDS Foundation (NZAF) and New Zealand Jewish Council. Both organisations accepted his apology on behalf of their communities.[6][7][8]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Tongan Ninja | Herman the Henchman | |
| 2003 | The Legend of Johnny Lingo | Kata | |
| 2006 | Sione's Wedding | Bolo/Paul | |
| 2007 | Eagle vs Shark | Eric Elisi | |
| 2007 | The Tattooist | Mr. Va'a | |
| 2011 | Love Birds | Kanga | |
| 2012 | Sione's 2: Unfinished Business | Bolo/Paul | |
| 2017 | Gary of the Pacific | Dad | |
| 2023 | Next Goal Wins | Ace | |
| 2024 | Moana 2 | Kele | (voice) |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993–97 | SKITZ | Various Characters | |
| 1996 | Telly Laughs | Various Characters | |
| 1998 | The Semisis | Dad | |
| 1999 | Target | Theo | |
| 2002 | Revelations - The Initial Journey | Mr. Davies | |
| 2002–2003 | The Strip | Jack Sione | |
| 2004–2009 | Bro'Town | Jeff da Maori / Rodney McCorkenstein-Taifule 'Mack'/ Pepelo Pepelo / Agnes Tapili / Additional Voices | |
| 2005 | The Market | Tu'u Lima | |
| 2005–2010 | Outrageous Fortune | Falani | |
| 2009 | Diplomatic Immunity | Jonah Fa'auigaese | |
| 2009 | Island Wars | Co-host | |
| 2010 | Radiradirah | Various characters | |
| 2015-2018 | 800 Words | Smiler | |
| 2015-2018 | Westside | Ofisa Falani Sr. | Guest role |
| 2016 | The Brokenwood Mysteries | Olson Siola | "The Killing Machine" |
| 2018 | Wellington Paranormal | Raymond St John | Season 1 Episode 3 |
| 2022-2023 | Our Flag Means Death | Fang |
Video games
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Hi-Fi Rush | Roquefort | [9] |
Accolades
edit| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Peabody Awards | Entertainment | Our Flag Means Death | Nominated | [10] |
References
edit- ^ "David Fane". NZ On Screen. 23 April 2020. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ "Graduate". www.toiwhakaari.ac.nz. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
- ^ Burrows, Melanya (2 March 2005). "A friendship caught in a cultural collision". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 27 September 2011.
- ^ "Arts Pasifika Awards". Creative New Zealand. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
- ^ "New Year honours list 2023". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 31 December 2022. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
- ^ http://www.throng.co.nz/radiradirah/dave-fane-gets-roasted
- ^ "Fane resignation a hoax". 3 News. 27 June 2010. Archived from the original on 8 September 2012. Retrieved 27 September 2011.
- ^ "Radio Roast rant lands Fane suspension". The Press. 28 June 2010. Retrieved 27 September 2011.
- ^ "David Fane (visual voices guide)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
- ^ Voyles, Blake (20 September 2023). "83rd Peabody Award Nominees". Retrieved 20 September 2023.
External links
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