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DavidFane

  • Actor
  • Writer
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Samoan-Kiwi David Fane has shown his comic touch on too many shows to name. A founding member of comedy group The Naked Samoans, he played multiple characters across five seasons of animated TV hit bro’Town. He dispensed wise words in hits Sione's Wedding and Outrageous Fortune, played serious on TV's The Market, and starred as a dodgy Pacific Island ambassador in 2008 series Diplomatic Immunity.

Screenography

Moana 2
2024 As: Kele Film
Next Goal Wins
2023 Actor Film
The Messenger (Australian TV series)
2023 As: Sal Leota Series
Our Flag Means Death
2022 - 2023 As: Fang Series
Paper Champions
2020 As: Kenife Film

Biography

David Fane, ONZM, is a key figure in bringing Pasifika comedy into New Zealand's mainstream. A founding member of comedy group the Naked Samoans, he went on to write and provide voices for beloved comedy bro'Town.

Awards

2008 Qantas Film and Television Awards
Nominated for Best Script - Drama/Comedy Programme (with Mario Gaoa, Oscar Kightley, Shimpal Lelisi and Elizabeth Mitchell): for bro'Town
Nominated for Best Supporting Actor - Film: for The Tattooist

“We've hit a nerve with the show on New Zealand television. We believe the show is a great reflection of New Zealand's multicultural environment. ”

— David Fane on animated hit bro’Town

Related images

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A publicity shot of David Fane.
© Firehorse Films
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All of the bro'Town creators and producers animated! Left back row: Maka Makatoa, Elizabeth Mitchell, Ant Sang. Middle Row: Mario Gaoa, Oscar Kightley, Shimpal Lelisi. Lying down: David Fane.
©Firehorse Films
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The bro'Town characters hang out with their creators (and voices). From left David Fane (voice of Jeff da Māori and Mack, who is on the far right in purple), producer Elizabeth Mitchell, Mario Gaoa (standing - his character Sione Tapili is in orange glasses on the right), Oscar Kightley (Vale Pepelo, in glasses) and Shimpal Lelisi (Valeo Pepelo, who is between Mitchell and Kightley).
© Firehorse Films
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bro'Town cast hang out with creators The Naked Samoans. From left: David Fane, Mario Gaoa (standing), Oscar Kightley (sitting) and Shimpal Lelisi.
© Firehorse Films
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From left: Iaheto Ah Hi, Oscar Kightley, Shimpal Lelisi, Robbie Magasiva and David Fane in a scene from Sione's Wedding.
©South Pacific Pictures.
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From left: Robbie Magasiva as Michael, Iaheto Ah Hi as Stanley, Shimpal Lelisi as Sefa, Oscar Kightley as Albert and David Fane as Bolo aka D-Rizzle from Sione's Wedding.
©South Pacific Pictures.
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Director Chris Graham with actor David Fane behind the scenes of Sione's Wedding.
Photographer: Kirsty Griffin.
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The cast of 1990s sketch comedy series Skitz. From centre front, clockwise: Mike Sengelow, Brian Sergent, Danny Mulheron, David Fane (with flowers), Hori Ahipene, Lyndee-Jane Rutherford and Tina Cook.
Kindly provided by The Post
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From left to right, Hori Ahipene, David Fane and Danny Mulheron, hard at work on 1990s comedy show Skitz.