DFP Actors August: Simon Prast
NZ actors tend to end up in a lot of the same shows over the years it seems. I have a lot of fun spotting familiar faces, so I thought this would be a fun and silly little project, seeing which actors have repeatedly been in things that Deano was also in (not necessarily alongside). Just a bit of trivia. Enjoy!
Shortland Street (1996/1995-1996)
Dean played Nurse Harry Martin in 1996.
Simon played Nurse Paul Churchill in 1995-1996.
Once again I don't have any stills of the other person on Shortland Street. Ugh, sorry. If anyone has any I'll update this!
Xena: Warrior Princess (1996,2000/1995)
Dean played two roles:
Homer/Orion - S1E13 “Athens City Academy of the Performing Bards”
Wiglaf - S6E9 “Return of the Valkyrie”
Simon played Nemos - S1E4 "Cradle of Hope"
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995-1998/1995-1996)
Dean played a few different characters on this show:
Iloran - S1E12 “The Gauntlet”
Young Iolaus - S4E3 “Regrets… I’ve Had a Few”, S4E11 “Medea Culpa” and S4E20 “Twilight”.
Ruun - S4E7 “Prodigal Sister”
Simon played two roles:
First Soldier - S2E3 "What's in a Name?"
Patronius - S2E21 "The Wedding of Alcmene"
Dean played Mark, a young man who is mixed up with some people who don't take very good care of him, doing what he needs to get by. He also writes poetry/lyrics.
Simon played Stephen, Mark's (slightly older) lover. Their relationship is complicated but ultimately seems to be on a healthier track by the end of the movie.
Ahh, I felt weirdly nostalgic pulling stills for this one. I think I need to rewatch it soon. They're both so young!
Dean played Andrew, the actor for "Dr. Gilligan" on the in-universe soap opera ‘Heart of Hearts’ in all 7 episodes.
Simon played Patrick, the actor for "Dr. Harrington" on the in-universe soap opera 'Heart of Hearts' in all 7 episodes.
These two are both hilarious on this show.
Go Girls (2009/2010-2011)
Dean plays Marco in 2 episodes, S1E2 & S1E11.
Simon played Jeffrey Duff in 10 episodes, S2E3-S3E4.
Dean played George Lowe (in all 6 episodes).
Simon played "Society Chairman" in episode 2 "Louise".
The Brokenwood Mysteries (2018/2022)
Dean played Barnaby Buchanan in S5E4 "The Dark Angel".
Simon played Gordon Godley in S8E1 "From the Cradle to the Grave" (the same episode Joel Tobeck is in!).
Both of their episodes were written by Tim Balme!
Dean played Griffin in 5 out of the 6 episodes in S1.
Simon played Rupert Shaw in episode 6.
If I am remembering correctly, Rupert comes to the vineyard after giving it a glowing review because of some arm twisting from Griffin...?
"The other Simon".
I gotta say Simon Mead was originally "the other Simon" to me but now I'm not sure, haha.
That's all I have on these two - did I miss anything?
