Photo: New Zealand Government, Office of the Governor-General / CC BY 4.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
What strikes me about David Fane is that he is not just a working actor but a recognized one, named an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit. I find that meaningful: a Pacific performer earning his country's honor signals a body of work with real cultural weight, not just visibility. The information on him is sparse, but the awards tell a quieter story of consistency and respect earned over decades. I tend to admire performers like this, the dependable craftsmen who anchor a production rather than chase the spotlight. He feels like someone whose presence makes a film feel grounded and warm.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- David Fane
- Name (Japanese)
- デヴィット・フェイン
- Reading
- でゔぃっと・ふぇいん
- Born
- January 1, 1966 (age 60)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Horse
- Origin
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- St Paul's College, Auckland
Awards & achievements
- 2016 Senior Pacific Artist Award
- 1998 Male Actor of the Year
- 2022 Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David%20Fane
Frequently asked questions
When was David Fane born?
Born January 1, 1966 (age 60).
Where is David Fane from?
David Fane is from Auckland, New Zealand.
What does David Fane do?
David Fane works as actor, television actor, film actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.