Peter Feeney Actor

Peter is an actor who always delivers. He has fine comic timing an innate charm and warmth which he brings to both dramatic and comedic roles. He has an ability to be bold with his choices (witness his recent work on the Spartacus US mini-series prequel, 2010). In recent years he has developed some really interesting quirks and comedic skills, evidenced in such characters as Angus in Black Sheep (NZ FF 2006) and Mayor Jackson in Amazing Extraordinary friends (NZ TV 2007). Along with this increased versatility he is also capable of delivering strong dramatic performances, such as in Siege (NZ tele-movie, 2012).

Peter has worked or trained with Cicely Berry (RSC), Robert Benedetti (Film producer/ Theatre Director), Rob Marchant (TV/Film Director and proponent of the Mike Leigh ‘method’), Dean Carey (Director, Actors Centre Australia), Tom McSweeney (Casting director) and Miranda Harcourt, and uses elements of all their approaches in his teaching. Peter is a published author, magazine writer, and has worked as a casting director for TV and as a presenter trainer at TVNZ.

Since 2001 - in Australia and New Zealand - Peter has taught acting. In 2005 he directed and acted in the play Milo’s Wake,touring in 2006 throughout NZ. Peter’s screenplay from the play is now in development. His one man show A Night with Beau Tyler toured NZ in 2008 & 2009 to over 30 centres around NZ.

Peter has an Honours degree in Politics & History from the University of Melbourne and a Dip. Drama from the University of Auckland. He was Nominee for Best Actor, 2003 NZ Film Awards.

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Peter Feeney - Actor

Testimonials & Reviews

Peter as an actor

Actor-director Peter Feeney is charismatic as Milo.
NZ Herald 2005
A wonderfully layered performance by Peter Feeney.
NZ Listener 2006
Feeney turns in a magnificent performance.
Otago Daily Times 2006
Peter is a very gifted young actor.
Cicely Berry, Voice Director, Royal Shakespeare Company.

Peter's first novel, Blind Bitter Happiness, Harper Collins

A triumphant debut. It is hilarious from the outset: Blind Bitter Happiness became known as the "giggle book" in my household within a matter of two pages.
NZ Listener
One of the funniest books I have read in years.
Evening Post
He's turned his childhood into an amazingly funny novel - one that will appeal to members of his own generation, as well of those of us who grew up in the fifties and sixties, or even earlier.
Evening Standard
You don't get any better or funnier than this delightful tale ... one of this year's most hilarious novels. I can't wait for a sequel.
Sunday News

BLACKSHEEP - THE MOVIE

Peter Feeney stars in Black Sheep – the new comedy horror feature film from Jonathan King. Black Sheep premiered in New Zealand on the 29 March 2007. The film opened theatrically worldwide in the US, UK, Europe and Australia.

Reviews for Peter in Black Sheep:

“Feeney as the square-jawed Angus is a perfect blend of mad scientist and Kiwi landed gentry.”
NZ Herald
"Peter Feeney makes an excellent buttoned down farmer."
Metro Magazine
“Feeney is an absolute joy to watch. I wish there had been more of him.”
Aint it Cool.com
“Peter Feeney delivers a colorfully nasty lead villain… a certified Kiwi answer to Bruce Campbell.”
Scott Weinberg, EfilmCritic
"Special credit given to Feeney for his lecherous performance as the evil Angus, who will let nothing get his way of being the richest farmer in the land, long-term effects be damned ..."
Johnny Butane in Dread Central