Clifford Vivian Devon, also known as Cliff Curtis, is a renowned New Zealand actor whose impressive filmography spans a wide range of genres and roles.
Throughout his illustrious career, many critically acclaimed films have showcased his acting skills.
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- Full name: Clifford Vivian Devon
- Stage name: Cliff Curtis
- Date of Birth: July 27, 1968
- Age: 55
- Birthplace: Rotorua, New Zealand
- Nationality: New Zealander
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: 1.82 m
- Parents: George
- Siblings: 8
- Spouse: Unknown
- Children: Unknown
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $3 million
Early life and education
Cliff Curtis was born on July 27, 1968 in Rotorua, New Zealand. His mother died when he was young and he was raised by his father George.
Cliff reportedly has eight siblings, but details about his siblings are limited.After attending Edmund Rice College, Cliff honed his acting skills at the New Zealand Drama School, graduating in 1989 with a diploma in acting.
He later continued his studies at Teatro Dimitri Scuola. Cliff Curtis’ ethnicity is New Zealander and his religion is Christian.
Profession
Cliff Curtis is no stranger to the performing arts, having acted in school productions and co-founded a theatre company early in his career.
To hone his acting skills, he studied at the New Zealand Drama School and the famous Dmitriy Theatre in Switzerland, improving his acting skills.
His breakthrough came with a role in the critically acclaimed New Zealand film The Warrior (1994), which showcased the breadth of his acting abilities.
Curtis continued to shine in local productions, starring in acclaimed films such as Whale Rider (2002) and branching out into comedy with Jubilee (2000).
In addition to his acting talents, he also co-founded the production company Whenua Films, which was behind the production of successful films such as Boy (2010), demonstrating his entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to the film industry.
Curtis’s talent and versatility soon attracted the attention of the international film industry. He made a smooth transition to Hollywood, starring in films such as Training Day (2001) alongside renowned actor Denzel Washington.
Throughout his career, Curtis has demonstrated his ability to portray different ethnicities, captivating audiences in films such as Narcos (2001) and The Meg (2018).
Collaborating with renowned directors, Curtis further expanded his impressive filmography. He worked with legendary director Martin Scorsese on Gangs of New York (2002) and co-starred with Danny Boyle in the science fiction drama Sunshine (2007), further solidifying his reputation as a versatile and talented actor.
Awards and nominations
- Best Actor for Jubilee (2000)
- Won the Best Supporting Actor Award: “Desperate Salvation” (1994)
- Best Supporting Actor for Whale Rider (2003)
- Best Actor for Dark Horse (2014)
- Won the Best Actor Award at the American Film Festival for his role in Dark Horse (2015)
- Nominated for Best Children’s Feature Film (with Ainsley Gardner and Emanuel Michael) for Boy (2010).
Social Media
- Instagram: @cliffcurtis_
Personal life
Cliff Curtis is a private man who is reluctant to reveal details of his personal life to the public. Public records show that he married in 2010, but the identity of his wife has not been disclosed.
The couple might have had children, but there are no details about them yet.
Filmography
- Once a Warrior (1994):
- Whale Rider (2002)
- The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
- Training Day (2001)
- Avatar (2009) and Avatar: The Way of Water (2022)
- Fear the Walking Dead (2015-2017)
net worth
Famous New Zealand actor Cliff Curtis’ net worth is estimated to be around $3 million.
He has had a very successful career for over two decades, playing major roles in film and television productions.
