Gideon T. Smith

Actor

Gideon T. Smith is a Pōneke based actor of Samoan and Chinese descent. With a strong foundation in dance—specializing in hip hop and Pacific contemporary—he went on to study acting at Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School, graduating in 2022.

While training at Toi Whakaari, Gideon continued performing as a dancer, collaborating on multiple works with the acclaimed Pacific performing arts company, Le Moana.

Since graduating, he has landed key roles in both film and television, including a supporting role in feature horror Grafted, a core cast role in comedy television series Camp Be Better, and most recently the poignant theatrical hit Black Faggot.

Beyond acting, Gideon has experience in various martial arts, including Capoeira, Muay Thai, and Jiu-Jitsu.

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Hair Colour
Black
Location
Wellington | Pōneke
Age Range
18 - 30

Ethnicity
Samoan / Chinese
Height
177cm
Eye Colour
Brown

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Showreel

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Full CV

• Credits

  Television
  2024 - Camp Be Better - Declan Peters (core cast) - Directors - Hayden J. Weal & Chye-Ling Huang
  
  Feature Film
  2023 - Grafted - Josh - Director - Sasha Rainbow - FluroBlack
  
  Short FIlm
  2025 - The Brightness - Harry - Director - Freya Finch - Run Charlie Films
  2021 - Gate Crash - Henley - Director - Paloma Schneideman
  
  Theatre
  2025 - Black Faggot - Lead (various) - Director - Anapela Polata'ivao - Q Theatre
  2025 - Black Faggot - Lead (various) - Director - Anapela Polata'ivao - The Court Theatre
  2023 - U R HERE - Growth Creature - Director - Jo Randerson - Barbarian Productions
  
  Dance
  2022 - 14 Malone Rd - Dancer - Director - Tupua Tigafua - Le Moana
  2021 - TatauLe - Dancer - Director - Tupe Lualua - Le Moana

• Training

  2020 - 2022 - Bachelor of Performing Arts - Toi Whakaari

• Skills

  Accents - American, British
  Dancer
  Martial Arts - Capoeira, Muay Thai, Jiu-Jitsu