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John Callen

Actor

John Callen

Born November 4, 194617 films

John Callen is an English-born New Zealand actor, director and voice artist most famous for portraying the dwarf Óin in Peter Jackson's blockbuster fantasy trilogy, The Hobbit. With a career spanning over four decades, he is highly respected in the Pacific screen industry for his deep, distinctive voice and extensive work across theater, television and radio.

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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug posterFirst watchThe Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug20137.6as OinThe Dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf have successfully escaped the Misty Mountains, and Bilbo has gained the One Ring. They all continue their journey to get their gold back from the Dragon,…View film

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Filmography

17 films as actor
  1. TBATurn Me DarkSteve
  2. 2021Love KnotsTed
  3. 2021JuneDoctor Samuels
  4. 2016SyreniaPoppa Joseph
  5. 2014The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five ArmiesOin
  6. 2013The Hobbit: The Desolation of SmaugOin
  7. 2012The Hobbit: An Unexpected JourneyOin
  8. 2011Love BirdsProfessor Craddock
  9. 2007The Man Who Lost His HeadNigel Harrison
  10. 2006Treasure Island Kids: The Battle of Treasure IslandConrad
  11. 2006Treasure Island Kids: The Mystery of Treasure IslandConrad
  12. 2006Treasure Island Kids: The Monster of Treasure IslandConrad
  13. 2000The Feathers of PeaceRichard Freeman
  14. 1997The Rainbow WarriorPM David Lange
  15. 1997Amazon HighOba
  16. 1988Send a GorillaChris Dean
  17. 1981PicturesCasey