Roussel Dubois

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Roussel Dubois (born September 23, 1963) is a New Zealand actor.

In late 1983 Roussel landed a small role in a New Zealand film Constance, which set him on the path to becoming an actor. Often under the aliases Russell Gowers, Russel Gowers or Russel Dubois, he soon had many commercials, films and theatre roles to his credit and has played more than 70 roles to date. He has also performed stunt-work (including stunts with helicopters, horses, firearms, swords and knives) in many NZ feature films and TV productions.

1 Television
2 Commercials
3 Filmography
4 Theatre
5 Other work, including stunt work
6 External links

[edit] Television

[Heroes] TVNZ series 1984 (Obsessed fan)
[Hanlon] TVNZ series 1985 (1915 Constable)
[Billy T. James Show] TVNZ series 1985 (Dingy protester)
[Anti-Smoking Docu.] NZ Documentary (Heavy smoker)
[Aces Go Places] Hong Kong TV 1986 (Guard, shot)
[Steel Riders] TVNZ series (Head biker)
[Erebus, The Aftermath] TVNZ (TV Reporter)
[Gloss] TVNZ series (Yuppie)
[Mark 2] TVNZ movie (Factory hand)
[Gloss II] TVNZ series (Redneck)
[Strangers] TVNZ series (Witness)
[Strangers II] TVNZ series 1987 (Policeman)
[Gloss III] TVNZ series 1987 (Bar fly)
[Getcha Kicks] TVNZ pilot (Planetarium guest)
[Rainbow Warrior] TVNZ 1987 (Yacht witness)
[Betty's Bunch] TVNZ series (Pool player)
[Crimewatch] TVNZ (Hippie offender)
[Black Beauty] Isambard Prod. 1989 (1902 farmer)
[Fair Go] TVNZ 1989 (Scanner snoop)
[Crimewatch] TVNZ 1989 (Drug dealer)
[Lady Crims] Dave Wray Studio (Wild prisoner)
[Crimewatch] TVNZ (Cable thief)
[Flipside] Omnicron Video (Rent-a-friend)
[End Of The Golden Weather] Ian Mune Prod. (1930's Christian)
[Crimewatch] TVNZ (ASB Bank robber)
[Shortland Street] South Pacific Picts.(Thug)
[Peach] Bonsai Films (Westie hoodlum)
[Marlin Bay II] TVNZ series (Drug dealer, drowned)
[Homeground] TV3/US pilot 1998 (Punk)
[Lament Of Barney Flanagan] Paul Judge Prod. (The Devil)
[Hercules] TV3/US series 1998 (Pirate)
[Shortland Street] South Pacific Picts. (Towtruck driver)
[Xena (Warrior Princess)] TV3/US series 1999 (Warrior)
[Cleopatra 2525] TV3/US series 2000 (Scientist)
[Secret Agent Men] Greenstone Picts. 2003 (UFO Witness)
[Sensing Murder Docu.] G. Husson, Ninox Films (Father)
[Kiwifruit (10 Eps.)] CreamTV series 2005 (Boring Gay)
[Shortland Street] South Pac. Picts.2006 (Businessman)
[Race with the Devil] TV2 series, Isola Prod. (Wrecker)

[edit] Commercials

Foodtown (video) /Customer Services Ltd.
Merlin Garage Doors /Placemakers Video 1986
ETA Chips /TVNZ
Telecom Mobile (premier) /TVNZ
Paint Aids (video) /Placemakers Video
Lotto Promotions /Sydney Film Company
State Insurance /TVNZ
Lotto Promotions /Sydney Film Company
Levene Paints /TVNZ
McDonalds 'Triple B' /TVNZ 1994
Powderhorne Clothing Co. /USA/Hong Kong Co. 1994
AMI Insurance /Margaret Slater Prod.
Mitre10 /Silver Screen Prod. 1998
NZ Post /Silver Screen Prod. 2001
Telecom Yellow Pages /Saatchi & Saatchi 2004
Nissin Cup Noodles /Partizan Prod. Tokyo 2004

[edit] Filmography

Constance /Mirage Films 1983
Universal Drive /Hibiscus Films 1985
The Rescue /Disney Movie (US) 1986
Never Say Die /US/NZ Production 1987
Chill Factor /US/NZ Film 1987
Brotherhood Of The Rose /NBC Mini-Series (US) 1988
Ruby & Rata /Gaylene Preston (NZ) 1990
King Kong (2005) /Peter Jackson

[edit] Theatre

Old King Cole / 'The Wizard' 1985 Elliot St. City
Knuckles The Nun /'Decaff' 1986 Maidment Theatre
Amadeus / 'Johann Von Strack' 1987 Playhouse, West AK
Laserium Experience / Hunter/Mad organist 1989 Playhouse, West AK
Dracula Spectacula / 'Father O'Stake' 1990 Playhouse,West AK
A Small Family Business / 'Roy Ruston' 1992 Playhouse, West AK
Treasure Island / 'Black Dog' 2000 Lopdel House Theatre
Threepenny Opera / 'Matt O' Th' Mint' 2002 Lopdel House Theatre

[edit] Other work, including stunt work

"Brotherhood Of The Rose" (NBC Mini-Series) Actor/stand-in/camper-driver/production-runner & office assistant.(12 weeks)
"Aces Go Places" (Hong Kong spy serial)

Acting/stunts, professional training for fight sequences, body explosives and handling of firearms

"Chill Factor" (USA movie)

Acting/Handling of firearms (Ml 4, Ml 6, 9mm handguns), helicopter stunt-work.

"Shortland Street" (TVNZ series)

Acting/professional training (Peter Bell) for fight scene with Rene Nausahu.

"Silver Cavalcade" (Playhouse Theatre, AK)

Lighting assistant/stage-hand.

"Kismet" (Playhouse Theatre, AK)

Usher/follow-spot operator.

"Powderhorne Clothing Company" (Hong Kong/USA company)

Acting/professional training in stunt-work involving riding horse in deep snow operating Winchester rifle beneath hovering helicopter. (7days, Cardrona, Queenstown)