Stats

Age

28

Height

182cm

Ethnicity

NZ European

Skills

• Accent - Standard US
• Mixed Martial Arts
• Stage Combat
• Stunt Performer

Leonardo Gunter is a proud Toi Whakaari Acting graduate. With a background in physical theatre and stunt performance he brings a strong physicality to all roles. He featured in the short film ‘Smoke and Mirrors’ which won best overall film at the NZ Youth Film Festival 2022 as well as ‘All at Sea’ which premiered at the NZIFF 2024. Various stunt credits include period piece ‘The Convert’, comedy horror ‘Heart Eyes’ and ‘Sweet Tooth’ S2 and S3. Outside his role as an actor Leonardo is an avid reader, and lover of challenge both mental and physical.

Experience

Feature Film
2024	Heart Eyes	Role: Stunts	Production Company: Spyglass Media Group, Divide/Conquer Director: Josh Ruben
2023	The Convert	Role: Sailor	Production Company: Jump Film and Television, Brouhaha Entertainment Director: Lee Tamahori

Television
2023	Shortland Street	Role: Mr. Gray	Production Company: South Pacific Pictures

Theatre
2024	Development Worksho	Role: Masters Thesis Participant	Director: Alison Bruce
2020	Women Beware Women	Role: Leantio	Production Company: Toi Whakaari Director: Sarah Brodie
2020	Romeo and Juliet	Role: Friar Lawrence	Production Company: Toi Whakaari Director: Mitch Tawhi Thomas
2020	Best in Show	Role: Gerry Flex	Production Company: Toi Whakaari Director: Vaughan Slinn
2019	Angels in America	Role: Joe Pitt	Production Company: Toi Whakaari Director: Heather Timms
2018	You First	Role: Arthur	Production Company: Auckland Theatre Company Director: Lynne Cardy
2016	The Adventures of Tom Sawyer	Role: Minister Dobbins	Production Company: Auckland Theatre Company Director: Margaret-Mary Hollins

Short Film
2021	Smoke and Mirrors	Role: Hero	Production Company: Smoke and Mirrors Team Director: Bailey Harding
2021	All At Sea	Role: James	Production Company: Toi Whakaari Director: Asuka Sylvie

TVC
2023	Mercury	Role: Lead