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

Television
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

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' campaign	Role: Knight	Production Company: Exit Films
2013	Betfair Brand campaign	Role: Racing Car Driver	Production Company: Curious Film