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Ariki Erby

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Ariki Erby

BRONTE Management LDT
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Ariki is a British actor of Pakistani and English descent from Bradford, West Yorkshire. A former international rugby and track competitor and stunt performer, he brings a powerful physical presence and precision to every role.

He trained at drama schools across England and the U.S., most recently at the Stella Adler Academy in Hollywood. Known for his compelling portrayals of iconic villains, he has appeared in numerous UK and NZ television productions.

In 2022, he won Best Actor at the Europe Film Festival.
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Ariki Erby
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34-47 years•Auckland (NZ)
Gendermale
Acting age34-47 years
Place of birthBradford, England
Hearing impairmentSeverely hearing impaired
NationalityBritish
Main professionActor
Working permitsUnited Kingdom
Housing optionsBradford (GB)
AssociationsEquity (British trade union)
SpecializationsAction / Martial arts actor, Speaker
Driver's licensesB - Car
Eye colorgreen
Hair colordark brown
Height (cm)177
Ethnicity and heritageMixed
Statureathletic / fit
LanguagesEnglish(native)
DialectsYorkshire(native dialect)American Southern EnglishAustralianCockneyHeightened RPIrish accentRPScottishStandard American English
AccentsEnglishAmericanArabicIrishRussian
SportJiu JitsuJudoMartial artsRugbyStage combatWeight training
Special skills(cartoon) voice actingAudio bookAudio dramaImprovisation
Training
Primary professional training
2017 – 2018
Stella Adler Academy of Acting LA
Other professional training
2016 – 2017
David Johnson Drama School, UK
Film
2024
Crescendo picture
Crescendo (Short film)
Reed Haynes (LR)
Faith Cruz
2024
What are the Chances picture
What are the Chances
Damien (LR)
Ollie Madsen
2023
Old Moon picture
Old Moon
Aden (LR)
Tom Sweeney Ripley Movies
2022
Willowstone picture
Willowstone
Jack Cage (LR)
Tom Sweeney Ripley Movies
2019
No Turning Back picture
No Turning Back (Feature film)
Gav (SUP)
Danny Phillips Diamond Productions
2018
Reunion
Avo (LR)
Rafer Routjoki
2015
Shadows of Innocents picture
Shadows of Innocents
Christopher (LR)
Johnathan guy NZFilm Academy
2012
The Province picture
The Province (Feature film)
Stephen Porter (LR)
Daniel Johnson Take initiative productions
Television
2024
My Favourite Dead Person picture
My Favourite Dead Person (TV series)
Squadron Leader (LR)
Jamaine Ross TVNZ
2023
Shortland Street picture
Shortland Street - Various (TV series)
Al Bryant (ELR)
Various Various South Pacific Studiod TVNZ
2012
Emmerdale picture
Emmerdale (TV series)
Shawn Roberts (SUP)
Tim Dowd ITV
Commercial
2024
Mitre10 picture
Mitre10 (Commercial)
Customer (LR)
Calving Sang
2023
Haier picture
Haier (Commercial)
Dad (LR)
Scott Cundy
2023
AMI picture
AMI (Commercial)
Dad (LR)
Selina Miles
2023
One Nz picture
One Nz (Commercial)
Fisherman (LR)
2021
Watties picture
Watties (Commercial)
Husband (ELR)
Aj Greenwood