Dean O'Gorman
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Dean O'Gorman

Dean Lance O'Gorman, born on December 1, 1976, in Auckland, New Zealand, is a versatile actor, artist, and photographer. His creative inclinations began early, with an initial plan to study graphic design, though his talent for acting was discovered at the age of 12 during a school speech competition. This early start led him to a career spanning over three decades in film and television, primarily in his native New Zealand and internationally.O'Gorman gained early recognition for roles in popular New Zealand productions, including the long-running soap opera Shortland Street and a recurring role as Young Iolaus in Young Hercules opposite Ryan Gosling, a spin-off from Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, where he also had several appearances. He also had a notable role in the Australian hit series McLeod's Daughters. His breakthrough on the international stage came with his casting as Fíli in Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit" trilogy (2012-2014), a pivotal role that brought him global recognition as one of Thorin Oakenshield's nephews. Following The Hobbit, he continued to showcase his range, portraying a young Kirk Douglas in the critically acclaimed Hollywood film Trumbo (2015), starring Bryan Cranston. He also played the Norse God Bragi/Anders Johnson in the New Zealand fantasy series The Almighty Johnsons (2011-2013) and starred in the 2017 remake of the classic New Zealand road movie, Pork Pie. Beyond acting, O'Gorman is an accomplished photographer and artist, having held exhibitions of his work, often focusing on themes like the Vietnam War and utilizing his fellow Hobbit and Almighty Johnsons cast members as models. He continues to be an active presence in film and television, with recent roles in projects like The Convert (2024) and the TV series After the Party (2023).

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