Tandi Wright

Acting

Tandi Wright

Born May 4, 1970 · Zambia, South Africa (age 56)

Tandi Wright (born 4 May 1970) is a New Zealand actress. She first gained recognition for portraying Nurse Caroline Buxton on the long-running New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She is best known for her roles as Fenn Partington on Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby, Catherine Duvall on Nothing Trivial, and Ruth in Pearl. She was recurring in 800 Words, portraying the character Laura Turner. D…

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Evil Dead BurnEvil Dead Burn · 2026
Evil Dead Burn
7.82026
MovieHorror
After her husband's abrupt death, Alice seeks solace with his remaining family — descendants of a leading researcher on demonic possession. As her in-laws transform one by one into creatures that feed on fear, she comes to discover that the vows she took in life survive even in death.
Jack the Giant SlayerJack the Giant Slayer · 2013
Jack the Giant Slayer
5.92013
MovieFantasyAction
The story of an ancient war that is reignited when a young farmhand unwittingly opens a gateway between our world and a fearsome race of giants. Unleashed on the Earth for the first time in centuries, the giants strive to reclaim the land they once lost, forcing the young man, Jack into the battle of his life to stop them. Fighting for a kingdom, its people, and the love of a brave princess, he comes face to face with the unstoppable warriors he thought only existed in legend–and gets the chance to become a legend himself.
PearlPearl · 2022
Pearl
7.22022
MovieHorror
Trapped on her family’s isolated farm, Pearl must tend to her ailing father under the bitter and overbearing watch of her devout mother. Lusting for a glamorous life like she’s seen in the movies, Pearl’s ambitions, temptations, and repressions collide.
Love and MonstersLove and Monsters · 2020
Love and Monsters
7.32020
MovieAdventureComedy
Seven years since the Monsterpocalypse began, Joel Dawson has been living underground in order to survive. But after reconnecting over radio with his high school girlfriend Aimee, Joel decides to venture out to reunite with her, despite all the dangerous monsters that stand in his way.
Black SheepBlack Sheep · 2006
Black Sheep
5.82006
MovieHorrorComedy
After a childhood prank by his brother Angus causes Henry to develop a phobia of sheep, he must step up to the onslaught of a genetically-mutated man-eating flock with the help of his friend and a young environmentalist.
Out of the BlueOut of the Blue · 2006
Out of the Blue
6.42006
MovieDramaCrime
Ordinary people find extraordinary courage in the face of madness. On 13–14 November 1990 that madness came to Aramoana, a small New Zealand seaside town, in the form of a lone gunman with a high-powered semi-automatic rifle. As he stalked his victims the terrified and confused residents were trapped for 24 hours while a handful of under-resourced and under-armed local policemen risked their lives trying to find him and save the survivors. Based on true events.
Mr. Irrelevant: The John Tuggle Story
Dec 25, 2026
Mr. Irrelevant: The John Tuggle Story · 2026
Mr. Irrelevant: The John Tuggle Story
2026
MovieDrama
The true story of John Tuggle, who was given the title after being the last pick of the last round of the 1983 NFL draft.
DaffodilsDaffodils · 2019
Daffodils
5.52019
MovieDramaRomance
A bittersweet love story told through enchanting re-imaginings of popular and iconic New Zealand songs.

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Seven Periods with Mr GormsbySeven Periods with Mr Gormsby · 2005
Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby
8.32005
SeriesComedy
Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby is a satirical New Zealand television series, created and written by Danny Mulheron, Dave Armstrong and Tom Scott. It stars David McPhail as the titular Mr Gormsby, whose politically incorrect attitudes and "old school" teaching style clash and contrast with the environment at the fictional Tepapawai High School. The show pokes fun at the New Zealand education system but also at modern New Zealand social attitudes more generally. Two seasons have so far been made; the first was broadcast in 2005 on TV ONE in New Zealand and the ABC TV in Australia. The second series was shown in New Zealand in 2006 and in Australia, on ABC2, April 2008. DVDs of the series are sold in Australia through the ABC Shop. The program was filmed at two disused schools in the suburbs of Lower Hutt: the first season at Wainuiomata College and the second at Petone College.