Amy Cotter

Amy Cotter

Stats
Age
30
Height
174cm
Ethnicity
NZ European, British, Māori
Skills
  • Accent - British (native), Various Regional UK, Australian, Scottish, Welsh, Northern & Dublin Irish, Standard & Southern US, Canadian
  • Singing - Mezzo Soprano
  • Sport - Running, Athletics, Yoga, Squash, Netball, Judo
  • Stunts - Unarmed, Swords, Stage Combat
Amy Cotter is an Auckland based actor trained at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. She has worked extensively in Theatre in London before moving to Aotearoa in 2022 to explore the TV and Film landscape. Theatre work includes ‘Clybourne Park' directed by Lindsay Posner, 'The Wolves' by Sarah DeLappe, and 'The President’s Holiday’ at Hampstead Theatre. Amy will soon be appearing in a guest role on Shortland Street as well as the award-winning US play ‘Oleanna’ by David Mamet at the Pumphouse Theatre.

Amy is an accomplished Spoken Word Poet, writing and starring in short film ‘Fish Out of Water’ which received multiple award nominations and official film festival selections across the UK. Other credits include comedy shorts with 'Get Pulped' and voice over work. A keen sportswoman, Amy trains regularly in running, swimming, screen combat and yoga.

Experience

Feature Film
2019 The Leaving Party Role: Officer A
Director: Milly Garnier
2017 Sacracide Role: Tanit Production Company: Kamraskasi Films
Director: Mungo Benson
Theatre
2023 Old Love Role: Kitty / Molly / Kendra Production Company: Little Howick Theatre
2023 Writing on the Wall Role: Various Production Company: Keep Curious
2022 The Wolves Role: #00
Director: Debbie Seymour
2020 After Mrs Rochester Role: Jean Rhys
Director: Angie Langfield
2020 Kick Role: Jemima
Director: Roberta Zuric
2019 Clybourne Park Role: Betsy/Lindsay
Director: Lindsay Posner
2019 The Oresteia Role: Clytemnestra
Director: Claudette Williams
2019 Richard III Role: Duchess of York
Director: Bill Buckhurst
2019 A Midsummer Nights Dream Role: Helena
2019 National Portrait Gallery Role: Poet
Director: Geoffrey Colman
2018 Three Sisters Role: Masha
Director: Nick Moseley
2017 Medical Roleplay Role: Patient
Short Film
2022 Fish out of Water Role: Fish
2019 Primrose Role: Sarah
Director: Jacob Melling
2017 Hippocampus Role: Helen
Director: Heidi O'Loughlin
TVC
2024 BETCHA Role: Fair Maiden
Live Performance
2024 Earth Beat Festival Role: Spoken Word Poet
Music Video
2022 Rock Up to the Club (Very Anxious) Role: Anxiety
2017 DAZE Role: Girl Production Company: SPRY Productions/CJE & M Record Label
Web Series
2022 FML: Parent Edition Role: Connie
2017 How to be British, Comic Relief Originals Role: British Woman
Voiceover
2021 ITV This Morning Role: Lightcap the Sloth
2020 Camp Simcha Campaign, Two Boys Role: Voice Artist
Training
2020 Royal Central School of Speech and Drama Role: Bachelor of Arts (Honors) Graduate