Paul Gittins - Actor Profile

Paul Gittins

Acting
Updated: Apr 17, 2026
11Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated

About Paul Gittins

Paul is an award-winning actor and director with a career that spans well over 30 years. Having been on screens since the early 1980s, Paul has amassed an enormous list of television and film credits too long to list in its entirety. He is often recognized for his role as 'Dr. Michael Mckenna' - one of the original core cast members on New Zealand’s longest-running soap "Shortland Street." He has appeared in lead roles in New Zealand television movies "Strongman" and "Safehouse", along with supporting and guest roles in the films "Other Halves", "Beyond the Known World", "Cave In", "Maiden Voyage" and "After the Waterfall." Other recent television credits include drama series "Harry", web series "Flat 3" and "Jonah: The Untold Story."

Paul Gittins Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Paul Gittins reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 11 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Paul Gittins's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 18% of Paul Gittins's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Other Halves, which stands out as a key performance.

Advertisement

Best Paul Gittins Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Paul Gittins's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Paul Gittins has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2012 Safe House Cliff Stout Flop Similar →
2010 After the Waterfall Snr Sargent Kelvin Average Similar →
2006 Fatal Contact: Bird Flu in America Government Worker Average Similar →
2004 Ike: Countdown to D-Day Major General Henry Miller Hit Similar →
2001 Exposure Paul Steerman Flop Similar →
2000 Ready to Run Steward Average Similar →
1997 Amazon High Cyanne's Uncle Flop Similar →
1996 The Whole of the Moon Alec Mead Average Similar →
1991 The End of the Golden Weather - Average Similar →
1987 A Death in the Family Cal Flop Similar →
1984 Other Halves Ken Super Hit Similar →

Paul Gittins - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Paul Gittins?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paul Gittins is "Other Halves" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Paul Gittins acted in?

Paul Gittins has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Paul Gittins?

Other notable films include "Ike: Countdown to D-Day", "Ready to Run", and "After the Waterfall".

Advertisement