Wolfgang Hetet-Schmidt

Wolfgang Hetet-Schmidt

Stats
Age
33
Height
185cm
Ethnicity
Māori
Skills
  • Accents - Standard US, French, Australian, English RP, Canadian
  • Directing
  • Mountain Biking
  • Sailing
  • Skateboarding
  • Surfing
  • Sword-play
Wolfgang is a passionate and versatile actor from Aotearoa, born on Great Barrier Island and of Ngāti Maniapoto o Kinohaku descent.

His journey into acting began at 18 when he attended Vancouver Film School, earning a diploma in Acting for Film and Television. His professional debut in David Mamet's Romance at a fringe festival earned him a Pick of the Vancouver Fringe award.

Wolfgang's dedication to his craft is evident through extensive training in various areas such as stage combat, dialects, voice, ADR, singing, stunts, Shakespeare, movement, and audition techniques. After returning to Aotearoa, he deepened his connection to his heritage by cycling the entire coastline.

A multi-faceted artist, Wolfgang writes, directs, and practices wood carving ("whaakairo"), constantly challenging himself creatively.

He is driven to maximize his potential and remains committed to the journey of an actor.







Experience

Web & Digital
2021 Travalyst 'How Would Your Holiday Rate You?' Role: Hotel Concierge Production Company: Augusto
Theatre
2019 I Ain't Mad at Cha Role: Officer Haumera
Director: James Jennings
2018 I Ain't Mad at Cha Role: Officer Hamuera Samuels Production Company: WAITI Productions
Director: Jatinder Singh
2017 Tomb With a View Role: Peregrine Potter
Short Film
2019 Collision Role: Wade Production Company: Schmidt Happens Production
Director: Wolfgang Schmidt
2016 My Father's Mountain Role: Tim
Director: Rhys Robertson
2015 Magic Box - AUT Role: Lead
2014 From Outer Space Role: Lead: Major Todd Production Company: Manuel Pine Productions
2014 Where's Mum? - Unitec Role: Henry
Director: Dylan Pine
2014 With Held Role: Lead: Ufred Production Company: Schmidt Happens
Television Presenting
2018 Fanimals Role: Presenter Production Company: Whitebait Media TV
Television Series
2024 Brokenwood Mysteries 11 Ep2 Role: Adrian Production Company: Brokenwood Productions Limited
2024 Korban S2 Role: Riff Production Company: Monochromatic Pictures NZ Ltd.
2019 Shortland Street Role: Titus Higgins Production Company: South Pacific Pictures
2016 Neighbourhood Role: Self Production Company: Satellite Media
Director: Esta Hutchins
2015 Shortland Street Role: Elliot Robins Production Company: South Pacific Pictures
2013 Shortland Street Role: Aden Fisher Production Company: South Pacific Pictures
Training
2021 NZ Stunt School - Fight for Camera Workshop with Dayna Grant Role: -
2018 Acting for Screen Intensive with Rachel Bullock & Liz Mullane Role: -