13 Facts About Julian Dennison

Julian Dennison was born on 26 October 2002 and is a New Zealand actor.

Julian Dennison starred in the 2013 film Shopping for which he won the English Film and Television Award for Best Supporting Actor.

Julian Dennison is known for his roles as Ricky Baker in Hunt for the Wilderpeople, the highest-grossing New Zealand film in history, Russell "Firefist" Collins in Deadpool 2, and Belsnickel in The Christmas Chronicles 2.

Julian Dennison played Josh Valentine in Godzilla vs Kong in 2021 and had a leading role in the film Uproar.

Julian Dennison is the third of a family of four children, and has a twin brother named Christian.

Julian Dennison is of Maori descent and is a member of the Ngati Haua iwi, part of the Tainui tribal confederation.

Julian Dennison attended Naenae Primary School, where he first auditioned, and got his first part in the 2013 film Shopping, Julian Dennison was then cast in the Australian film Paper Planes.

Julian Dennison later attended Hutt International Boys' School in Upper Hutt.

Julian Dennison continued with acting and was given a role in an advertisement for the NZ Transport Agency to discourage driving under the influence of drugs.

Julian Dennison was cast because of his Wilderpeople performance, and the friendship of Waititi with Deadpools filmmakers.

In 2020, Julian Dennison co-starred in The Christmas Chronicles 2, portraying Belsnickel and voicing his elf form, and in 2021, he had a large supporting role in the monster sequel Godzilla vs Kong.

Julian Dennison played the main role of Josh Waaka in the film Uproar in 2023.

Julian Dennison's performance was praised by The Age, for its "admirable restraint".