Patrick Davies is a renowned New Zealand actor and director, celebrated for his versatile performances in various genres, including the hilarious horror-comedy I Survived A Zombie Apocalypse (2014) and the web series (2019),where he portrayed the characters of Greg Winston and Jean-Luc Bastille, respectively.
Born in Taumarunui to Desmond Davies, a NZ Railways Signal Inspector, and Margaret Davies, a Secretary at Forsyth Barr Investment Services, Patrick's early life was marked by a strong foundation in the arts. He began his academic journey at the University of Otago's Drama Department, where he initially pursued a degree in Music. However, he soon found himself drawn to the world of Theatre, and his interests shifted to Lighting and Lighting Design.
Patrick's passion for Theatre led him to become the Theatre Manager for the University's Drama Department, where he designed, installed, and operated over 50 shows in Dunedin. During this time, he also discovered his love for Improvisation, attending the inaugural workshop of Theatresports in Dunedin in 1986. He later went on to become the Artistic Director of Improv Inc. and captained the first gold medal-winning team in Edmonton, Canada, representing New Zealand.
Patrick's professional acting career began in 1995 when he was cast in Aunt Daisy at the Fortune Theatre, Southernmost Professional Theatre. He simultaneously pursued a double degree in Theatre and Film Studies. His impressive physical comedy skills and dramatic range earned him widespread recognition, including a 5-star review for his portrayal of James K. Baxter in Mike Riddell's Jerusalem, Jerusalem at the Edinburgh Festival in 2002/3.
Patrick's academic pursuits continued as he enrolled in a Master of Theatre Arts (Directing) at Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School and Victoria, University of Wellington. He has since performed, directed, and taught in numerous countries, including Canada, England, Germany, Japan, Romania, Scotland, Serbia, the United States, and Wales. Throughout his career, he has remained a prominent figure in New Zealand's theatre scene, acting, directing, and improvising in major theatres across the country, as well as serving as a Casual House Technician at Wellington's BATS and Circa Theatres.
