Personal details
- Birth Date: 2002-10-16
- Height: 5′ 3″ (1.60 m)
- Birth Location: Wellington, New Zealand
- Parents: Mabelle Dennison
- Professions: Actor, Soundtrack
Julian Dennison, born October 16, 2002, in Wellington, New Zealand—yeah, that’s the dude with the killer comedic timing and, honestly, a face you don’t forget. He sorta exploded onto the scene with Hunt for the Wilderpeople back in 2016. That film? Total gem. Taika Waititi’s wild New Zealand adventure, where Julian's character Ricky Baker goes from foster care misfit to bush legend. He’s hilarious, awkward, and just nails that whole “accidental hero” thing. People couldn’t get enough. And then, boom, Hollywood came knocking. Deadpool 2 rolls around in 2018, and there’s Julian again, this time holding his own next to Ryan Reynolds. Tell me that’s not impressive. He played Russell, aka Firefist, a kid with a mean fire-throwing temper and some serious attitude. It’s not easy to steal scenes from Deadpool, but somehow, Julian manages to do it with that deadpan delivery and heaps of heart. By 2021, he’s in Godzilla vs. Kong. Sure, giant monsters fighting is the main event, but Julian’s there, adding a dose of comic relief and that oddball charm as Josh Valentine. It’s wild seeing a guy from Wellington sharing screen time with radioactive lizards and skyscraper-sized apes, but he makes it work. Honestly, it’s wild how fast his career took off. He’s got this natural vibe that makes every role kinda unforgettable. Not bad for a Kiwi kid who started out in ads, right?
He’s Māori, yeah, and part of the Ngāti Hauā tribe, which is basically his ancestral crew, if you want to put it that way. The whole iwi thing isn’t just some background detail either—it’s a huge part of who he is, shaping his roots, values, the whole nine yards. And the Tainui waka? That’s the original canoe his ancestors rolled up to Aotearoa with. It’s not just a boat, it’s like being connected to this wild, epic migration story that’s still a huge deal in Māori culture. So every time someone mentions his iwi or waka, it’s not just a boring fact—it’s a nod to centuries of tradition, family ties, and all the stories that come with it. Honestly, you can’t really separate him from that heritage; it’s in his blood, his name, probably even the way he laughs. That’s how deep it runs.
October 16, 2002
5′ 3″ (1.60 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Wellington, New Zealand
Mabelle Dennison and Surekha
22 years old