Howard Cyster

Howard Cyster

Stats
Age
40
Height
184cm
Ethnicity
South African
Skills
  • Accent - Standard US
  • Dance - Hip Hop
  • Graffiti Artist
  • Horseriding
  • Snowboarding
Howard is an Auckland-based actor and stunt performer who began his film career working on productions like Power Rangers, Ash vs Evil Dead, and Rings of Power, among others.

While honing his craft as a stunt performer, he trained at Kacie Stetson Studios to further his acting career. Since then, Howard has secured roles in both local and international productions, including Shortland Street and the Avatar sequels, showcasing his versatility across screen and stunt work.

Experience

Feature Film
2024 Avatar 3 Role: Factory Ship Tech Production Company: 20th Century Studios
Director: James Cameron
2016 Internecionem Role: 'Samuel'
2013 Last Star Role: Commanding Officer
Director: John Ratcliffe
2013 ABs in Black Role: Office Liaison Officer
Short Film
2014 The Blurred Man Role: Joseph
Director: Joel Uren
2013 Delivery Role: Core Cast
Director: Lucas Sachs
TVC
2016 Zespri Brand campaign Role: Office Chair Guy Production Company: 8com
2015 TSB Role: Featured
2015 Air New Zealand Role: Lead
2015 DB Export Role: Patron
Television Series
2023 Shortland Street Role: Alex Van Kirk Production Company: South Pacific Pictures
2015 Zombie Apocalypse Series Role: Soldier
2015 Shannara US Series Role: Elf/Demon Production Company: Farah Films
Director: Brad Turner, James Marshall
2014 Agent Anna Series Role: Back Packer
2014 Power Rangers Role: Chef Production Company: Ranger Productions
2013 The Almighty Johnsons Role: High Roller in Casino Production Company: South Pacific Pictures
2013 Power Ranger Role: Business Man Production Company: Ranger Productions
2013 Go Girls Role: Insurance Salesman Production Company: South Pacific Pictures
2013 Nothing Trivial Role: Patron in Bar Production Company: South Pacific Pictures
Training
2023 Liz Mullane & Rachel Bullock Advanced Acting Workshop Role: Actor
2016 Kacie Stetson Advanced Actor Training Role: Actor
2016 NZ Stunt School Complete Fight For Camera Role: Stunt Actor
2015 Sally Spencer-Harris Studio 111 Actor Role: Actor
2015 Chris Stewart Accent/Acting and Voice Coaching Role: Voice
2015 Studio 111 On Screen Training Role: Actor
2012 Andy Stehlin Film Fighting and Stunt School Advanced Role: Actor