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Rachel House
A celebrated Māori actress and director navigates the challenges of preserving her cultural identity while rising to prominence in the global film industry.
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In short · Acting since 2000, 3 decades active, 44 credits.
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A Minecraft Movie 2
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Biography
Rachel Jessica Te Ao Maarama House is a New Zealand actress and director known for her work in the films of Taika Waititi. Over the course of her career, she has been recognized for her contributions to both acting and directing. House has received several awards, including an Arts Laureate award, a New Zealand Order of Merit, the "Mana Wahine" award from WIFT NZ, and Te Waipuna a Rangi, which acknowledges her influence in the arts.
Filmography · 43 of 43
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Director
1 creditActor
41 credits
Ally(2027)
Actor
Film
A Minecraft Movie(2025)
Malgosha
Film
Kangaroo(2025)
Jesse
Film
Sunny Nights(2025)
Mony
TV
Zootopia 2(2025)
Gramma Taller (voice)
Film
Time Bandits(2024)
Fianna
TV
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire(2024)
Hampton
Film
Moana 2(2024)
Gramma Tala
Film
Next Goal Wins(2023)
Ruth
Film
The Moon Is Upside Down(2023)
Actor
Film
The Portable Door(2023)
Professor Van Spee
Film
Koala Man(2023)
Louise
TV
Pinecone & Pony(2022)
Gladys
TV
Cousins(2021)
Missy
TV
Cousins(2021)
Missy
Film
Rhys Darby: Mystic Time Bird(2021)
Voice of The Shaman
Film
Creamerie(2021)
Doc Garvey
TV
Back to the Outback(2021)
Jacinta
Film
Foundation(2021)
Tellem Bond (5 Episodes)
TV
What If...?(2021)
Actor
TV100 Year Forecast(2020)
Narrator
TV
Baby Done(2020)
Principal Mullins
Film
Soul(2020)
Terry
Film
Ellie and Abbie (and Ellie's Dead Aunt)(2020)
Patty
Film
Ellie & Abbie (& Ellie's Dead Aunt)(2020)
Patty
Film
Bellbird(2019)
Connie
Film
Sherwood(2019)
Tui
TVOver and Out(2019)
Barbar
TV
Team Darryl(2018)
Topaz
Film
The New Legends of Monkey(2018)
Demon Queen Hakuru
TV
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1 credit
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- Our Big Blue BackyardSelf - Narrator · 2014
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