Timothy Balme

Timothy Balme

58 · Born: Jan 18, 1967

Personal Details

BornJan 18, 1967 New Zealand

Biography

Timothy Guy Balme, professionally known as Tim Balme, is a celebrated thespian and screenwriter hailing from the picturesque country of New Zealand, whose birthdate falls on January 18, 1967.

Balme, a renowned individual, has entered into a romantic partnership with the highly accomplished actress Katie Wolfe, with whom he has the privilege of co-parenting two offspring: a female child named Edie, who made her grand entrance into the world in the year 2001, and a male child named Nikau, who joined the family in 2005. Furthermore, Balme also has a male child named Sam, who was born in 1987, as a result of a previous romantic relationship.

Notable individual's journey commenced with academic accomplishment, as Balme proudly received his degree from the prestigious Toi Whakaari institution in 1989. This milestone marked the beginning of a remarkable career in the film industry, with a standout performance in the 1992 cinematic masterpiece, Braindead, also affectionately referred to as Dead Alive.

In addition to his professional endeavors, Balme's personal life played a significant role in his creative pursuits. Alongside his wife, Katie, and fellow thespians Simon Bennett and Robyn Malcolm, Balme co-founded the New Zealand Actors' Company, a talented collective that successfully produced three impressive productions before disbanding.

Noted television series writer and accomplished individual, Balme has proudly devoted more than two decades to his profession, with a recent expansion into the realm of writing, meticulously crafting episodes for esteemed television series such as Diplomatic Immunity and Outrageous Fortune.

Meanwhile, his devoted wife, Katie, has also made a significant impact in the world of filmmaking, expertly directing the captivating short film Redemption, which Balme had the privilege of penning. This remarkable creation garnered widespread recognition, earning a coveted spot in the prestigious Sundance Film Festival's short film lineup in the year 2011.

Tim Balme, a talented television writer and screenwriter, spent three years as the head of development for South Pacific Pictures before returning to his freelance roots. Throughout his illustrious career, he has made significant contributions to various popular television shows, including the Channel 7 series 800 Words.

In addition to his work on 800 Words, Balme serves as the head writer for the critically acclaimed murder mystery series, The Brokenwood Mysteries. His exceptional writing skills have earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious Best Television Screenplay award at the SWANZ (NZ Writer's Guild Awards) in 2015.

Balme's winning screenplay, Brokenwood Ep 2 "Sour Grapes", showcased his remarkable ability to craft engaging and suspenseful storylines. This notable achievement is a testament to his dedication and passion for his craft.

Career

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2011
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2010
No Reason
No Reason as Pathologist #1
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2006
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2004
Deceit
Deceit as Kevin Ordell
{"id":153095,"title":"For Good","year":"2003","character":"Grant Wilson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/for-good","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_153095.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_153095.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
For Good
For Good as Grant Wilson
{"id":25395,"title":"The Vector File","year":"2002","character":"Paul","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-vector-file","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_25395.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_25395.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
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Border Patrol
Border Patrol as Narrator
{"id":53816,"title":"Exposure","year":"2001","character":"Brad","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/exposure-2001","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_53816.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_53816.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
Exposure
Exposure as Brad
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Dark Stories: Tales from Beyond the Grave
Dark Stories: Tales from Beyond the Grave as Barry / Priest (segment 'La vie en rose')
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1998
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1995
Century of Cinema
Century of Cinema as Lionel Cosgrove
{"id":57025,"title":"Jack Brown Genius","year":"1994","character":"Jack Brown","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/jack-brown-genius","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_57025.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_57025.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
Jack Brown Genius
Jack Brown Genius as Jack Brown
{"id":117929,"title":"The Last Tattoo","year":"1994","character":"Jim Mitchell","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-last-tattoo","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_117929.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_117929.jpg"},"released":1}
The Last Tattoo
The Last Tattoo as Jim Mitchell
{"id":58135,"title":"Hercules in the Underworld","year":"1994","character":"Lycastus","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hercules-in-the-underworld","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_58135.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_58135.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":9736,"title":"Shortland Street","year":1994,"character":"Greg Feeney","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/shortland-street","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9736.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9736.jpg"},"released":1}
Shortland Street
Shortland Street as Greg Feeney
{"id":17879,"title":"Dead Alive","year":"1992","character":"Lionel","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dead-alive","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4b3238vb2ri0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4b3238vb2ri0.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
Dead Alive
Dead Alive as Lionel
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2016
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2010
Stolen
Stolen as Writer
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Redemption
Redemption as Screenplay