Campbell Cooley

Campbell Cooley (born January 13, 1966 in Pensacola, Florida) is an American actor who presently resides in New Zealand.

One of his favorite acting jobs was on New Zealand's medical soap opera Shortland Street in 2005 as nurse Liam Todd, caregiver to Dr. Chris Warner’s twin sister, Amanda (Marissa Stott). It is one of the few major guest roles the show has ever created for an American.

Later that year he had the privilege of working with Sir Anthony Hopkins in a one-on-one scene in The Worlds Fastest Indian; Regretfully, the scene later needed to be cut from the film for pacing purposes.

He is also an award-winning film maker. His first short ‘The Hit’, (made for $95) went on to immediately win several awards and was purchased by The Rialto Channel. It has also screened in Australia and the United States. His second film, ‘Mrs. Bracegirdle’s Woodlyn Park Adventure’ (made for $450) was only submitted to one festival but nearly took the top prize (which was won by a film made with government funding). 'MBWPA' has also screened in Germany. His current short film, ‘The Heist’ is currently screening in several festivals across Europe and will soon screen on Australian TV; (as of July 2008).

Campbell is also a skilled voice artist and comedian; He has done numerous radio ad campaigns and does regular voice work for Power Rangers. He is currently starring in a series of Australian bank ads for Rabo Plus.

Campbell attended the University of Louisville where he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theatre.

Television Roles

Jungle Fever 2: Primal Fury (2008) - Bruce Torquemada
Amazing Extraordinary Friends (2007) - Cosmonaut, Alien #2
Secret Agent Men (2006) - Russian Delegate, Middle East Cheese Delegate
Shortland Street (2005) - Liam Todd
Spin Doctors (2003) - Neil
Mercy Peak (2002) - American Businessman #1
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1999) - Vargus
Xena: Warrior Princess (1998-2001) - First Guard, Euryalus, Licinus, Random Reporter

Live-Action Voice-Over

Power Rangers: Jungle Fury (2008) - Barrakooza (voice)
Power Rangers: Operation Overdrive (2007) - Alpha 6 (voice; episode: "Once a Ranger")
Power Rangers: Operation Overdrive (2007) - Vulturus (voice)
Power Rangers: Mystic Force (2006) - Skullington (voice)
Power Rangers: S.P.D. (2005) - Tomars (voice)

Film Roles

The World's Fastest Indian (2006) - Engineer
Vertical Limit (2000) - 'Campbell'

Short Film Roles

Dance-O-Lution (2008) - Greek philosopher
Mrs Bracegirdle's Woodlyn Park Adventure (2007) - Himself
Musical Chair Roulette (2007) - Doctor
Predinator 2 (2007) - Chris Thompson
Cowboys & Indians (2007) - Jerry Reed
Make Me Laugh (2007) - Clown
Meat (formerly titled, Respect) (2007) - Vampyre Queen's Bodyguard
Phairytale (2006) - Wizard
Musketeer (2006) - Duke Luke
Two Worlds (2006) - Family Member

Other

"Music Video" (Band) Brutally Frank - (Song) Unceasing - (Role) 'Dr Death' (2007)

Awards

Best Emerging Director - Big Mountain Short Film Festival - (2006) for 'The Hit'
Most Promising Film Maker - Magma Short Film Festival - (2006) for 'The Hit'
Best Short Film - Dunedin Fringe Festival - (2006) for 'The Hit'
Most Promising Film Maker - Magma Short Film Festival - (2007) for 'Mrs. Bracegirlde's Woodlyn Park Adventure'

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