Jim Cawthorn

Jim Cawthorn

Stats
Age
38
Height
165cm
Ethnicity
Multiethnic
Skills
  • Comedy
Jim is an Auckland-based actor and comedian with a dynamic presence in film and television.

His on-screen credits include The New Legends of Monkey (Season 2), Madam, TVNZ's anthology series Give Me Babies, and Shortland Street.

Beyond acting, Jim has an extensive background in radio, having worked as an announcer and Digital Content Curator for The Rock Network. His contributions earned multiple accolades at the NZ Radio Awards between 2017 and 2019.

Experience

Web & Digital
2022 Reach Home campaign Role: Host Production Company: Eyes and Ears Ltd
2022 'Bouncers' series Role: Dennis Production Company: Culture Park Productions
Director: Exec Prod: Hanelle Harris
2021 Travalyst 'How Would Your Holiday Rate You?' campaign Role: Ranger Production Company: Augusto
2021 Grabaseat 'Back To Work' campaign Role: Stevie Production Company: Eyes and Ears Ltd
2018 Challenge Fuel campaign Role: Hero Production Company: Bettle & Associates
2018 You're a Wizard Harry Role: Jim Production Company: Brothers in Crime Productions
Director: James & Kris Atkins
2016 PSUSY Role: BJ Wizard Production Company: Psusy Productions
Director: Jaya Beach-Robertson
Theatre
2017 The Good, the Bad & the Meeting Role: God Production Company: Auckland Fringe Festival
Director: Jim Cawthorn
2016 When Violet Met Watson Role: Watson Production Company: Short & Sweet Festival
Director: Rebekah Bourhill
2014 Giving Up - Victoria Theatre Devonport Role: The Passive Observer Production Company: Ynot Productions
Director: Ant Glyph
2013 Keanu Reeves Saves the Universe Role: Foley Production Company: Basement Theatre
Director: Rob Reese
2013 Present Laughter Role: Fred Production Company: Stables Theatre Ellerslie
Director: David Blakey
Short Film
2024 Tall Hours Role: Punter Production Company: Girls in Film Productions
Director: Sophie Black
2014 Animals Role: Lead Production Company: Dueling Banjo Productions
Director: Adam Thompson
2014 Return Role: Jimmy Production Company: Heronium Productions
Director: Ryan Heron
2013 Lifting Gary Role: Gary Production Company: AUT
Director: Lucy Stonex
TVC
2025 Goldpine 'The Natural Guys' Campaign Role: Natural Farmer
2024 Chorus 'Fibre Defence' Campaign Role: Rob Yates Production Company: Finch
2024 Fresh Choice 'Heartfelt Gang' Campaign Role: Owner Production Company: Flying Fish
2024 Sportsbet 'Golfers' AUS campaign Role: Marto Production Company: Sportsbet
Director: Brodie Hoyne
2024 L'affare Coffee campaign Role: Mourner Production Company: Flying Fish
2023 Yeastie Boys Role: Dave Production Company: Supernormal
2023 Air New Zealand Grabaseat Role: Jim Production Company: Eyes and Ears
2022 Grabaseat 'New Years Sale 2023' campaign Role: Stevie Production Company: Eyes and Ears Ltd
2022 Grabaseat 'Back to Work' online campaign Role: Stevie Production Company: Eyes and Ears Ltd
2022 Frank Energy 'Ikea Nightmare' and 'Playhouse' campaigns Role: Husband Production Company: Motion Sickness
2021 TAB campaign Role: Noise Control Officer Production Company: Cornerstore
2021 eBay 'Host' campaign Role: Lead Production Company: Eight NZ
2020 Prolia 'Make or Break' campaign Role: Buffet Chef Production Company: Batch Film Ltd
2019 Sportsbet 'Summer of Cricket' campaign Role: Dan
2019 Kiwiplates campaign Role: Oscar Production Company: Format Productions
2019 Challenge Fuel campaign Role: Hero Production Company: Bettle & Associates
2019 Sportsbet 'Dare to do the Doing' campaign Role: Hero Production Company: Finch Australia
2018 Speights 'The Dance' campaign Role: Workmate Production Company: The Sweet Shop NZ
2016 TrustPower 'Pups' Role: Hero Man Production Company: Robbers Dog
2015 TJX Maxx campaign Role: Dad Production Company: Cowley Films
2015 Trustpower 'Karaoke' campaign Role: Hero Man Production Company: Robbers Dog
2015 Trustpower Role: Male Lead Production Company: Robbers Dog
2014 IAG State Insurance 'Before Versus After' Role: Z Driver Production Company: Finch
2013 DB Export 33 Role: Bar Bloke Production Company: Prodigy
Music Video
2024 Jujulipps "Nightshift" Role: Crying Man Production Company: Night Watch Productions
Director: Jaya Beach-Robertson
Television Series
2024 Shortland Street Role: James Myers Production Company: South Pacific Pictures Ltd
2023 TVNZ Anthology 'Give Me Babies' Role: Underground Fight Ref Production Company: Eyes and Ears
Director: Calvin Sang
2023 MADAM Role: Farmer Walley Production Company: Empowered Productions Ltd
Director: Madeleine Sami
2020 Netsafe 'Fake News' campaign Role: News Reporter Production Company: Motion Sickness
2019 The New Legends of Monkey 2 Role: Quiver Production Company: Monkey New Zealand Ltd
2013 Flat 3 Role: Waiter Production Company: Flat 3 Productions
Director: Roseanne Liang