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Robbie Magasiva is a comedian, television actor and film actor, born on May 21, 1972 in Wellington, New Zealand. That puts Robbie Magasiva at 54 years old in 2026. Education on record includes St. Patrick's College, Wellington. Recorded honors include Most Promising Male Newcomer of the Year (1998).
My Take
Robbie Magasiva strikes me as a performer who carries his heritage proudly into the spotlight. A Samoan-New Zealander from Wellington, he sharpened his comic instincts with the Naked Samoans before becoming a familiar face on Shortland Street. I tend to trust actors who come up through comedy, because the timing and self-awareness it demands deepen their dramatic work too. His 1998 newcomer award marked the start of a versatile career spanning film, television, and theatre. What I value most is how he represents Pacific voices on mainstream screens, and he does it with both warmth and craft.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Robbie Magasiva
- Name (Japanese)
- ロビー・マガシヴァ
- Reading
- ろびー・まがしゔぁ
- Born
- May 21, 1972 (age 54)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Rat
- Origin
- Wellington, New Zealand
- Occupation
- comedian / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- University
- St. Patrick's College, Wellington
Awards & achievements
- 1998 Most Promising Male Newcomer of the Year
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robbie%20Magasiva
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q635915
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Robbie Magasiva born?
Born May 21, 1972 (age 54).
Where is Robbie Magasiva from?
Robbie Magasiva is from Wellington, New Zealand.
What does Robbie Magasiva do?
Robbie Magasiva works as comedian, television actor, film actor.
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