Preston O'Brien

Preston O'Brien

Stats
Age
53
Height
189cm
Ethnicity
NZ European
Skills
Preston is an actor based in Auckland who began his acting career later in life.

He quickly made a mark in the industry, earning awards for his performances in theatre (Best Newcomer at Short & Sweet) and film (Best Actor at Tropfest), while also securing a lead role in a feature film that won Best Independent Feature at the Moa Awards.

Passionate about men's mental health, Preston is deeply involved with Movember and has also founded a motorcycle club that raises funds for mental health initiatives across Aotearoa.

He resides in Grey Lynn with his wife, Suzanne, and their dog, Hudson.

Experience

Feature Film
2013 Crackheads Role: Doc
Director: Tim Tsiklauri
Theatre
2014 Albert Black Role: Various Production Company: Basement Theatre
Director: Jarrod Martin
Short Film
2016 Duck Duck Goose Role: Duck
Director: Ben Hobbs
2016 Eight Years Later Role: The Old Marc
Director: Andrew R. Blackman
2015 Slabbed Role: Toothless Production Company: Preston & Hobbs Productions
Director: Ben Hobbs
2013 Lock and Key Role: Convict
Director: Nick Garrett
TVC
2020 BP 'Thanks' campaign Role: Gifter Production Company: Designworks NZ Ltd
2018 AMEX campaign Role: Concert Dad Production Company: Cherokee Films NZ
2016 Powerade Blue Bloods Role: Knight Production Company: Exit Films
2013 Betfair Brand campaign Role: Racing Car Driver Production Company: Curious Film
Television Series
2023 The Lost Boys of Dilworth Role: Rev Peter Taylor Production Company: Screentime NZ Ltd
Director: Peter Burger
2021 Lord of The Rings Role: Seer Guardsman 2 Production Company: GSR Productions
2018 Only in Aotearoa 2 Role: Captain Cook Production Company: Kura Productions
2018 The Bad Seed Role: Pool Cleaner Production Company: Jump Film & TV
2017 MIF TV Series Role: Doctor Production Company: M Forever Limited
2015 Hillary Television Series Role: Stockman Production Company: Great Southern TV