Tandi Wright
Biography
Tandi Wright is a New Zealand actress who first drew attention as Nurse Caroline Buxton on the long-running soap opera Shortland Street, a role she played from 1995 to 2000. Born in Zambia and raised in Wellington, she trained at Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School, graduating with a Diploma in Acting in 1994. She became known for parts such as Fenn Partington on Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby, Dr Catherine Duvall on Nothing Trivial from 2011 to 2014, and Ruth in Pearl (2022). Her other screen credits include Black Sheep (2006), Out of the Blue (2006), Power Rangers: S.P.D., Legend of the Seeker, This Is Not My Life, The Returned, and 800 Words, where she had a recurring role as Laura Turner. She is vice president of the performers union Equity New Zealand.
56years old
Turns 57 on May 4in 175 days
- Born Zambia
- Star sign: TaurusThe sign runs April 20 to May 20
Movie Career
- Films
- 5
- Career span
- 20 years2006 to 2026
Every film, newest first
- 2026Evil Dead BurnIMDb rating 6.3
- 2022PearlIMDb rating 7.0
- 2020Love and MonstersIMDb rating 6.9
- 2006Black SheepIMDb rating 5.8
- 2006Out of the BlueIMDb rating 7.1
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Big break
Wright first gained recognition for her portrayal of Nurse Caroline Buxton on Shortland Street, a long running New Zealand soap opera.
Tandi Wright movies on Netflix
Worked with
Tandi Wright shares two films with Matthew Sunderland, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Matthew Sunderland's page
Michael Rooker's page
Karl Urban's page
Bruce Spence's page
Dylan O'Brien's page
Melanie Zanetti's page
All films by Ti West
Michael MatthewsDirector, 1 film, 2020
All films by Michael Matthews
Sébastien VaničekDirector, 1 film, 2026
All films by Sébastien Vaniček
Awards
Two awards and honors.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| 2000 | Female Actor in a Supporting Role | Won | |
| 2000 | Most Promising Female Newcomer of the Year | Won | |
Online
Official profiles and reference pages.