Benjamin J Hoetjes

Vitals

Gender
Male
Age Range
29 - 39
Ethnicity
European
Height
175cm
Base Location
Christchurch
Available In
Auckland, International
Skills
Actor, Dancer, Musical Theatre, Prof. Musician, Prof. Singer, Voice Artist
Hair
Brown
Eye
Blue
Pdf Bio

Agent

Acting Agent
Lion Rock Management

Acting Agent
IMC (Independent Management Company)
Phone
Feature Photo
Benjamin J Hoetjes
Feature Clip

Credits

2023

Television
John Young
Chief of War
Apple TV+
Justin Chon / Anders Engstrom

2022

Feature Film
Florian
Choose Love
Netflix
Stuart McDonald

2021

Feature Film
Sub 1 Gunner
Avatar Sequels
20th Century Studios
James Cameron

2020

Feature Film
Viktor
Black Water: Abyss
Thrills & Spills
Andrew Traucki

2018

Television
Eric
Mystery Road
ABC
Rachel Perkins

2017

Feature Film
Casey
10 X 10
Unstoppable Entertainment
Suzi Ewing
Television
Bandit
Home and Away: All Or Nothing
Seven Network
Arnie Custo

2016

Television
Angus
Knightfall
A&E and History Channel
Various
Television
JJ
NW
BBC
Saul Dibb
Television
Anton
The Code - Series 2
Playmaker Media Pty Ltd
Various

2015

Stage
Andrea
Ladies in Lavender
Ensemble Theatre
Nicole Buffoni
Television
Christopher
The Dr. Blake Mysteries
ABC
Karl Zwicky
Feature Film
Ten
I Am Evangeline
Briarbird and Co
Christine Rogers

2014

Television
Nathan
Time of Our Lives - Series 2
ABC
Johanthan Brough, Torri Garret, Kate Dennis
Short Film
Joe
Foal
Vanessa Gazy
Stage
Mickey
Blood Brothers
The Court Theatre Trust NZ
Stephen Robertson
Short Film
Chris
I Am A Degenerate
Baby Snake Productions
Alexander Tranberg

2013

Feature Film
Camera Man
Felony
Benaroya Productions
Matthew Saville
Short Film
Lead
Heather
Renier Broom

2012

Stage
Henrik
The Plague Dances
Malthouse (4 Larks)
Sebastian Peters-Lazaro, Matt Sweeney, Jesse Rasmussen
Short Film
Elliot
The Hunt
Chloe Angelo

2011

Musical Theatre
Henry
Next to Normal
Melbourne Theatre Company
Dean Bryant
Short Film
James
From Here
Nicholas Waterman
Musical Theatre
Sailor
Anything Goes
Production Company
Dean Bryant & Andrew Hallsworth
Musical Theatre
Leading Player
Pippin
Crinkle-Cut Productions
Benita De Wit

2010

Musical Theatre
Moonface
Anything Goes
WAAPA
Crispin Taylor

2006

Television
Presenter
Pickled Possum Productions (NZ 2005-06)
Pickled Possum Productions
Various

2003

Musical Theatre
Frederich
Sound of Music
Court Theatre
Sandra Rasmussen

Musical Theatre
Ensemble
42nd
Terence O'Connell
Musical Theatre
Bobby
Cabaret
Ross McGregor
Musical Theatre
Pippin
Pippin
Benita De Wit / Crinkle Cut Productions
Stage
Featured
John & Jen
Rachel Moorhead
Stage
Lancelot
Tales of King Arthur
Tamara Cook
Musical Theatre
Henry Ford / Will Conklin
Ragtime
Jason Langley

Training

20110 Graduate
WAAPA
theatre

Skills & Attributes

Shoe Size
9
Natural Accent
Australian, New Zealand
Accents
Australian, American Standard, English
Languages
Dutch
Hair Length
Ear Level
Hair Style
Wavy
Instrumental
Didgeridoo, String
Dance
Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Tap
Singing
Blues, Choir, Musical Theatre, Pop, Rock, Folk, Show
Singing Range
Baritone, Tenor
Sport
Abseiling, Athletics, Badminton, Cricket, Cycling, Gymnastics, Horse Riding, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing , Rowing, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Sailing, Scuba Diving, Skate Boarding, Snow Boarding, Snow Skiing, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball, Water Polo, Water Skiing, Yoga
Circus
Fire Eating, Stage Combat
Drivers Licences
Car, Motorcycle
Model Work Types
Body, Commercial, Promotional
Professional Skills
Actor, Dancer, Musical Theatre, Prof. Musician, Prof. Singer, Voice Artist

Media

Public Media
8:45

Photos


Notes

Benjamin is a New Zealand-born actor of Dutch heritage, who plays series regular 'John Young’ in the highly-anticipated Apple+ series CHIEF OF WAR, starring Jason Momoa. Other recent credits include supporting roles on AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER, Neflix’s interactive romantic comedy CHOOSE LOVE and the lead in Australian horror feature BLACK WATER: ABYSS. Benjamin has extensive athletic training in adventure and survival sports, including mountaineering, paragliding and scuba diving. During his time as a pro-triathlete, he won multiple national and international titles across disciplines, culminating in a world title in Aquathon. He also plays the violin and is trained tap dancer and vocalist.