Jason Hoyte
Jason Hoyte | |
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| File:Jason Hoyte in June 2016.jpg Hoyte in 2016 | |
| Born | |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1996–present |
Jason Hoyte is a New Zealand actor specializing in screen and voice roles, as well as a radio presenter. Since his career began in 1996, he has appeared in more than 30 television productions, including notable series such as Xena: Warrior Princess, Young Hercules, Power Rangers Dino Thunder, and The Brokenwood Mysteries. Among his prominent characters are Steve Mudgeway from Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby, Malcolm "Smudge" from Nothing Trivial, and Franklin Corke in Outrageous Fortune. He has also been involved in comedy programs like Moon TV and Late Night Big Breakfast, collaborating frequently with Leigh Hart.
Hoyte's film work includes appearances in We're Here To Help (2007), The Insatiable Moon (2010), Spies and Lies (2010), and the cult favorite What We Do in the Shadows (2014).
In addition to acting, he co-hosts the widely listened-to Radio Hauraki Big Show alongside Mike Minogue and Chris Key.
Career
Originating from Rotorua, New Zealand, Hoyte completed his education at Auckland’s Dilworth School. He currently lives in Glen Eden, Auckland.
Beginning his career in stand-up comedy, Hoyte earned a Billy T. comedy award and a Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards while performing as part of the 1990s duo Sugar & Spice with Jonathan Brugh. Early television roles included appearances on Xena: Warrior Princess and Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, before gaining wider recognition portraying Steve Mudgeway in Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby. He received a nomination at the 2003 New Zealand Film Awards for his work on the short film Beautiful. In 2015, he starred with Leigh Hart in the parody talk show Late Night Big Breakfast, followed by their 2017 satirical fishing series Screaming Reels, which was mistakenly taken for a genuine documentary in Australia. Hoyte has also lent his voice as narrator to reality series including City Beat, Coastwatch, Dog Squad, and Animal House.
As a member of the Alternative Commentary Collective, Hoyte contributes commentary work and previously co-hosted Radio Hauraki's weekday drive-time program 'Daily Bhuja' alongside Hart until April 2019. He returned to drive-time radio in 2021, teaming up with Mike Minogue on what is currently known as The Big Show.
In 2021, he took on starring and co-creating duties for the mockumentary web series Talkback, which humorously critiques talkback radio personalities.
Hoyte is also recognized for his viral moment "Cook the man some f**king eggs" from 'The Late Night Big Breakfast' (2014), featuring chef Nadia Lim.
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1996 | Xena: Warrior Princess | Timus | Episode: "Warrior... Princess" (S01E15) |
| 1996 | Hercules: The Legendary Journeys | Scarred Lieutenant | Episode: "Let the Games Begin" (S02E16) |
| 1997 | Xena: Warrior Princess | Athenian #1 | Episode: "The Price" (S02E20) |
| 1997 | Hercules: The Legendary Journeys | Skell | Episode: "Regrets... I've Had a Few" (S04E03) |
| 1998 | Young Hercules | Hephaestus | Featured across several episodes including "Keeping Up with the Jasons" and "Ares on Trial" |
| 1999 | Hercules: The Legendary Journeys | Hephaestus | Episode: "Love, Amazon Style" (S06E02) |
| 2000 | Xena: Warrior Princess | Hephaestus | Episode: "Looking Death in the Eye" (S05E19) |
| 2002 | Mataku | Unknown | Episode: "Going to War" (S01E03) |
| 2003–2005 | Various Power Rangers series | Multiple voice characters including Copybot, Donkeyvac, Valko, Icthior, Fightoe | Significant roles across Ninja Storm, Dino Thunder, S.P.D., and Mystic Force |
| 2004 | The Adventures of Massey Ferguson | Various voices | Characters include Max Tractor, Rusty, and Beaut the Ute |
| 2005–2006 | Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby | Steve Mudgeway | Principal role |
| 2005–2007 | Outrageous Fortune | Franklin "Corky" Corke | Recurring character over multiple seasons |
| 2006–2008 | Various shows including Moon TV, Shortland Street, and Power Rangers Jungle Fury | Multiple parts including guest spots and voice roles | |
| 2009–2011 | Various productions such as Diplomatic Immunity, Legend of the Seeker, Power Rangers RPM, and The Jaquie Brown Diaries | Various roles | |
| 2011–2014 | Nothing Trivial | Smudge | Regular cast member appearing in 27 episodes |
| 2014–2015 | Late Night Big Breakfast | Jason Hoyte | Appeared throughout all episodes |
| 2015–2024 | The Brokenwood Mysteries | Ray Neilson | 17 Episodes |
| 2016–2017 | Series including Terry Teo, The Barefoot Bandits | Mayor Bob Jamieson, Mr. Black | Multiple episode appearances |
| 2018 | Screaming Reels | Jason Hoyte | All episodes as Co-Host |
| 2019–2022 | Wellington Paranormal | Captain Quinn | Recurring role across several episodes |
Film
| Year | Title | Character | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Beautiful | Kev | Short film |
| 2007 | We're Here to Help | Steve Arnett | Drama genre |
| 2009 | I Was the DJ | Barry Plugg | Short film |
| 2010 | Spies and Lies | Martini | Drama |
| 2010 | Stolen | DS Peter Burt | Inspired by a true event |
| 2010 | The Insatiable Moon | Kevin | Drama |
| 2014 | What We Do in the Shadows | Julian | Comedy and horror |