Anzac Wallace
Anzac Hohepa Wallace (born Norman Pene Rewiri; 15 September 1945 – 8 April 2019), also known as Zac Wallace, was a New Zealand actor and former trade union delegate.[1][2][3][4] He is best known for his role as Te Wheke in the 1983 New Zealand film Utu.[5][6][7]
Early life
Wallace was born on 15 September 1945.
Career
Despite having minimal acting experience, Wallace was cast in the lead role of Te Wheke in Geoff Murphy's acclaimed 1983 film Utu.[1] In 1985 he appeared in The Silent One, The Quiet Earth and Dangerous Orphans.[3] Shortly afterwards, he departed for Australia, returning to New Zealand in 2013.[3] He appeared in Shortland Street as Rocky Hannah in 2016.[3]
Death
Wallace died on 8 April 2019 from cancer.[10][11] He was survived by his wife, Deidre Nehua.[12]
References
- ^ ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ^ "Zac Wallace a modern day warrior". www.waateanews.com. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ^ a b c d e Screen, NZ On. "Anzac Wallace | NZ On Screen". www.nzonscreen.com. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ^ a b "Anzac Wallace obituary". The New Zealand Herald. 11 April 2019. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
- ^ "'The Dead Lands' and pre-colonial representation in cinema". SBS Movies. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ^ Screen, NZ On. "Utu | Film | NZ On Screen". www.nzonscreen.com. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ^ 'Utu' lead actor Anzac Wallace passes away, Māori Television, 8 April 2019
- ^ "Anzac Wallace went from teenage thief to scene-stealer and activist". Stuff. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
- ^ "Utu actor Zac Wallace dies from cancer". TVNZ. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ISSN 1170-0777. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ^ Hayden, Leonie (9 April 2019). "In memory of Anzac Wallace". The Spinoff. Retrieved 6 July 2019.
External links
- Anzac Wallace at IMDb
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