- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 24, 1982
- Place of Birth
- Wellington, New Zealand
James Napier Robertson
Born in Wellington, New Zealand, James Napier Robertson began as an actor in theatre and television before writing and directing a number of short films in his early twenties, followed by his debut feature film, I’m Not Harry Jenson, starring Ian Mune, Ilona Rodgers and Marshall Napier. Garnering critical acclaim for his direction of performance, mood and dialogue, I’m Not Harry Jenson was released theatrically in New Zealand in 2009 and nominated for Best Picture at the 2009 New Zealand Film Awards, The Dominion Post calling it “The first New Zealand-made thriller in years that’s actually worthy of the name.” Napier Robertson’s fascination with dysfunctional, outsider characters and social disorientation underpinned the dramatic tension of the film, a theme he continued to explore in his next film, The Dark Horse, starring Cliff Curtis and James Rolleston, based on the true life story …
Filmography
movieThe American
2023 · Director, Writer
movieWhina
2022 · Executive Producer, Director, Writer
tvThe Panthers
2021 · Writer, Co-Executive Producer
tvRomper Stomper
2018 · Director, Writer
movieHuman Traces
2017 · Executive Producer
movieThe Dark Horse
2014 · Dave, Writer, Co-Producer, Director
movieEverything We Loved
2014 · Associate Producer
movieI'm Not Harry Jenson
2009 · Interviewer, Director, Screenplay, Story, Co-Producer, Editor
moviePower Rangers Dino Thunder: Collision Course
2004 · Conner McKnight
moviePower Rangers Dino Thunder: White Thunder
2004 · Conner McKnight
moviePower Rangers Dino Thunder: Legacy of Power
2004 · Connor McKnight
moviePower Rangers Dino Thunder: Day of the Dino
2004 · Conner McKnight
tvBeing Eve
2001
Mercy Peak
tvMercy Peak
2001
tvThe Tribe
1999 · Jay
tvPower Rangers
1993 · Conner McKnight, Eric
tvShortland Street
1992 · Glen McNulty