Kenneth Gaffney

Actor / Commercial / Music Theatre
Age Range

28—38

Height

175cm

Eye Colour

Blue

Hair Colour

Red

Ethnicity

New Zealander

Based In

Auckland, New Zealand

Natural Accent

New Zealand

Accents

American - New York, American - Southern, American Standard, Australian, British - RP, Eastern European, Irish, Scottish, European, New Zealand, Russian

Toi Whakaari graduate, with a grounded presence and versatility across genres.

Kenneth Gaffney is a versatile actor with a strong foundation in classical and contemporary performance. A graduate of Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School (Bachelor of Performing Arts – Acting, 2012), he brings depth, humour, and an instinctive feel for character to every role.

Kenneth’s stage credits span comedy, drama, and musical theatre, including standout performances in A Comedy of Errors (Summer Shakespeare Nelson), Carrie (WITCH), and Urinetown (Stagecraft). His screen work includes the feature Boy vs Girl (dir. David Stubbs & Thomas Robins) and the short film Rounds (dir. Jason Stutter).

Known for his vocal dexterity and accent range, Kenneth is adept across genres and mediums. He is based in Auckland and available to work internationally.

Kenneth Gaffney

Artist Resume

Theatre

Year
Role
Production

2021

Supporting

A Comedy of Errors

Summer Shakespeare Nelson

Dir. Giles Burton

2017

Supporting

Carrie

WITCH

Dir. Ben Emerson

2016

Lead

Urinetown

Stagecraft

Dir. Bob Ormsby

2014

Lead

Once Upon a Time in Wellington

Independent

Dir. Geo Husson & Tza Drake

2013

Lead

My Kitchen Kills

Independent

Dir. Paul Mc Laughlin

Musical Theatre

Year
Role
Production

2025

Guiseppe Zangara

Assassins

Dophin Theatre

Dir. George. Everts

Feature Film

Year
Role
Production

2013

Supporting

Boy vs Girl

KHF Media Limited

Dir. David Stubbs & Thomas Robins

2012

Supporting

Rounds

Gibson Group

Dir. Jason Stutter

2010

Lead

In the Company of Strangers

Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School and NZ Film School

Dir. John Reid

Training

Year
Role
Production

2012

Graduate

Bachelor Performing Arts (Acting) Te Kura Toi Whakaari

NZ Drama School, Wellington, New Zealand