Mitchell Manuel
Mitchell Manuel | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Actor |
| Notable work | Kingi's Story Kingpin Mark II |
Mitchell Manuel is a New Zealand actor and screenwriter. Manuel first starred as Kingi in Kingi's Story which aired on One on 23 May 1982. Directed, written and produced by Mike Walker, it was based on the experiences of residents of Kohitere Boys Training Centre, where Manuel was a "ward of the state".[1][2][3] Walker and Manuel co-wrote a sequel titled Kingpin that was released into cinemas in 1985. Manuel played a lead role of Riki Nathan.[4] Mark II, a telefeature, followed. He co wrote it with Walker and played Kingi.[5][6][7]
Manuel move into art. He exhibited in Scotland with work that celebrated his Scottish and Māori heritage.[8][9]
Awards
1987 GOFTA Awards[10]
- Best Performance, male, dramatic role - Mark II - won
- Best Writer, drama: Mark II (with Mike Walker) - nominated
References
- ↑ Manuel, Mitchell (15 April 2015), Notes on Kingi's Story, NZ on Screen
- ↑ "Jail visions", The Press, p. 20, 31 March 1981
- ↑ "Story of a teenager", The Press, p. 13, 22 May 1982
- ↑ Martin, Helen; Edwards, Sam (1997). New Zealand film, 1912-1996. Oxford University Press. p. 114. ISBN 9780195583366.
- ↑ "TV film on Maori youths", The Press, p. 16, 31 July 1985
- ↑ "Telefeature a Polynesian 'Pork Pie'", The Press, p. 18, 5 November 1986
- ↑ Martin, Helen; Edwards, Sam (1997). New Zealand film, 1912-1996. Oxford University Press. p. 127. ISBN 9780195583366.
- ↑ Williams, Paul (13 September 2022), "Former actor Mitch Manuel's artwork exhibited in Scotland to critical acclaim", New Zealand Herald
- ↑ Freeman, Lyn (18 September 2022), "Mitchell Manuel combines tartan and koru", Standing Room Only, Radio New Zealand
- ↑ "Topp Twins score treble in G.O.F.T.A. awards", The Press, 17 July 1987
External links
- Mitchell Manuel at IMDb
- Mitchell Manuel at NZ on Screen