David de Lautour

At age 18, Christchurch-born David de Lautour won a scholarship to train at New York's American Musical and Dramatic Academy. Since then, his career has included recurring roles in New Zealand (Being Eve, as Eve's boyfriend Adam) and the US (sitcom What I Like About You, as the British boyfriend to one of the main characters). Back home, two Kiwi icons are on his resume: All Black Stephen Donald in TV movie The Kick and likeable criminal Ted West in Westside — a show he also directed for. De Lautour's directorial slate includes episodes of Brokenwood Mysteries, My Life Is Murder, and innovative crime drama Alibi, which he co-created. 

Being able to put on the All Blacks jersey is awesome, even if it is for a film . . . And Stephen is a well-liked guy who has worked his ass off and loves New Zealand, so I draw some parallels with him. I'm a proud New Zealander, passionate rugby fan and like to work hard. You don't always get the call-up, but be prepared for when you do. David de Lautour on playing All Black Stephen Donald in TV movie The Kick, The NZ Herald, 12 April 2014