Hori Ahipene is an actor and director in theatre, film and television in New Zealand.
He is also an award-winning playwright with the Māori play Hide 'n Seek co-written with Hone Kouka.
[1] He became a well known face in New Zealand for his dramatic performances in films such as Jubilee (2000) as well as parts in The Piano (1993) and a guest role Xena:Warrior Princess in 2001.
[2] Most recently he was in the core cast of Maddigan's Quest and currently playing the role of Angel in the television drama Outrageous Fortune.
He was a senior director on Skitz as well as long running Māori-language programmes Korero Mai and Pukana.