About this episode

Alex Tarrant discusses his journey in acting and a significant life event that shaped his career.

This week the super talented Alex Tarrant - star of NCIS Hawaii - reflects on the often windy and bumpy road that has led him to where he is today. It wasn't until a significant life event that he realised acting and the industry surrounding it were his "people". And, on the podcast, we learn for the first time about this significant life event that occurred when he was at high school. Alex is based in Hawaii and has landed brilliantly big roles both locally and abroad as his star continues to shine. The latest role, one of the most challenging for him thus far, is playing 28th Māori Battalion hero Haane Manahi in Sgt Haane. SGT HAANE will have ten days of Special Commemorative Screenings 20-29 April 2026 including ANZAC DAY, followed by a wide release from 30 April. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Brodie Kane

Guest: Alex Tarrant

Topics covered

• acting career
• personal journey
• significant life events
• film industry
• Māori Battalion

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NCIS Hawaii

Books & works: Sgt Haane

Places: Hawaii, Raglan, Morrinsville, Honolulu, Hollywood

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