
Bruno Lawrence
Known for Acting · 33 credits
- Born
- 1941-02-12
- Died
- 1995-06-10
- Place of birth
- Worthing, West Sussex, England, UK
- Also known as
- David Charles Lawrence
Biography
Born David Charles Lawrence in Worthing, West Sussex, England, he migrated with his family to New Zealand in 1946, settling in New Plymouth before moving to Wellington in 1948.
Lawrence spent most of his life in New Zealand, but also worked extensively in Australia. He was a renowned jazz and rock drummer, playing drums in many bands, including Max Merritt & The Meteors, Quincy Conserve, Blerta, and The Crocodiles. His last recording was with Bernie McGann, Larry Gales and Jonathan Crayford on "Jazz at the St. James" in 1989.
In the early 1970s, Lawrence founded Blerta ("Bruno Lawrence's Electric Revelation and Travelling Apparition"). The multi and theatrical co-operative toured New Zealand and in parts of Australia. Blerta saw him performing alongside many people he would work with later as an actor, including director Geoff Murphy, and actors Martyn Sanderson and Ian Watkin.
Known For
TV Shows (3)
Movies (30)

The Quiet Earth
1985
as Zac Hobson

Spotswood
1992
as Robert, Carey's Father

Battletruck
1982
as Willie

The Delinquents
1989
as Bosun

Race for the Yankee Zephyr
1981
as Barker

Utu
1984
as Williamson

The Rainbow Warrior
1997
as Detective Sr. Sgt. Terry Batchelor

Initiation
1987
as Nat Molloy

Jack Be Nimble
1993
as Teddy

An Indecent Obsession
1985
as Matt Sawyer

Goodbye Pork Pie
1981
as Mulvaney

Smash Palace
1981
as Al Shaw
Numero Bruno
2000
as Self

Beyond Reasonable Doubt
1980
as Pat Vesey

The Rainbow Warrior Conspiracy
1988
as Detective Sergeant Batchelor

Death Warmed Up
1984
as Tex

Making Utu
1983
as Self

Grievous Bodily Harm
1988
as Det. Sgt. Ray Birch

Bridge to Nowhere
1986
as Mac

Rikky and Pete
1988
as Sonny
Tank Busters
1970
as Bruno
Wild Horses
1984
as Tyson

The Rogue Stallion
1990
as John Peterson

Hurry Hurry Faster Faster
1965

Carry Me Back
1982

Wild Man
1977
as Wild Man

Cowboys of Culture
1990
as Self

Heart of the Stag
1984
as Peter Daley

Gino
1994
as Mr. Palzetti

As Time Goes By
1988
as Ryder
About Bruno Lawrence
Born David Charles Lawrence in Worthing, West Sussex, England, he migrated with his family to New Zealand in 1946, settling in New Plymouth before moving to Wellington in 1948. Lawrence spent most of his life in New Zealand, but also worked extensively in Australia. He was a renowned jazz and rock drummer, playing drums in many bands, including Max Merritt & The Meteors, Quincy Conserve, Blerta, and The Crocodiles. His last recording was with Bernie McGann, Larry Gales and Jonathan Crayford on "Jazz at the St. James" in 1989. In the early 1970… With 33 credits spanning from 1965 to 2000, Bruno Lawrence has appeared in 30 films and 3 TV shows.
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Most Popular Bruno Lawrence Movies
- The Quiet Earth (1985) — as Zac Hobson
- Spotswood (1992) — as Robert, Carey's Father
- Battletruck (1982) — as Willie
- The Delinquents (1989) — as Bosun
- Race for the Yankee Zephyr (1981) — as Barker
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