Rachel House

October 20, 1971 (age 54) Auckland, New Zealand

Rachel Jessica Te Ao Maarama House ONZM (born 20 October 1971) is a New Zealand actress and director. She is best known for her roles in the films of Taika Waititi. She has received numerous accolades, including an Arts Laureate, the NZ Order of Merit, 'Mana Wahine' from WIFT NZ, and Te Waipuna a Rangi (Matariki Awards) for her contributions as an actor and director. Description above from the Wikipedia article Rachel House, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Her titles like Moana, Thor: Ragnarok, and Soul - her biggest roles first.
Last updated: August 17, 2026

Watched: 0/34

Weighted avg: 7.12 /10

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Moana

2016October 2016 by John Musker

Starring as Gramma Tala (voice)

Starring as Gramma Tala (voice)

7.21 Good++
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2

Thor: Ragnarok

2017October 2017 by Taika Waititi

Minor role as Topaz

Minor role as Topaz

7.23 Excellent--
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3

Soul

2020December 2020 by Pete Docter

Supporting as Terry (voice)

Supporting as Terry (voice)

7.79 Excellent
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4

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

2024March 2024 by Adam Wingard

Supporting as Hampton

Supporting as Hampton

6.63 Good
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5

A Minecraft Movie

2025March 2025 by Jared Hess

Supporting as Malgosha (voice)

Supporting as Malgosha (voice)

5.76 Okay+
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6

Hunt for the Wilderpeople

2016January 2016 by Taika Waititi

Supporting as Paula

Supporting as Paula

7.27 Excellent--
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7

Moana 2

2024November 2024 by David G. Derrick Jr.

Minor role as Gramma Tala (voice)

Minor role as Gramma Tala (voice)

6.56 Good
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8

Next Goal Wins

2023November 2023 by Taika Waititi

Supporting as Ruth

Supporting as Ruth

5.97 Okay++
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9

Back to the Outback

2021December 2021 by Claire Knight

Minor role as Jacinta (voice)

Minor role as Jacinta (voice)

7.16 Good++
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10

Whale Rider

2003January 2003 by Niki Caro

Supporting as Shilo

Supporting as Shilo

6.53 Good-
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11

Boy

2010March 2010 by Taika Waititi

Minor role as Aunty Gracey

Minor role as Aunty Gracey

6.81 Good+
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12

Eagle vs Shark

2007June 2007 by Taika Waititi

Supporting as Nancy

Supporting as Nancy

6.01 Okay++
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13

Penguin Bloom

2021January 2021 by Glendyn Ivin

Supporting as Gaye Hatfield

Supporting as Gaye Hatfield

6.41 Good-
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14

The Portable Door

2023March 2023 by Jeffrey Walker

Supporting as Professor Nienke Van Spee

Supporting as Professor Nienke Van Spee

6.02 Okay++
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15

Team Darryl

2018February 2018 by Taika Waititi

Supporting as Topaz

Supporting as Topaz

5.77 Okay+
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16

Sherwood

Airing since 2019 by Megan Laughton

Supporting as Tui

Supporting as Tui

6.29 Good--
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17

Time Bandits

2024 by Taika Waititi

Supporting as Fianna

Supporting as Fianna

5.32 Okay-
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18

Heartbreak High

2022–2026 by Hannah Carroll Chapman

Minor role as Woodsy

Minor role as Woodsy

6.22 Good--
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19

The Dark Horse

2014July 2014 by James Napier Robertson

Minor role as Vagrant Woman

Minor role as Vagrant Woman

5.85 Okay+
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20

Stateless

2020 by Cate Blanchett

Minor role as Harriet

Minor role as Harriet

5.69 Okay+
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21

Perfect Creature

2007August 2007 by Glenn Standring

Minor role as Forensic Woman

Minor role as Forensic Woman

5.17 Okay--
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22

Ellie and Abbie (and Ellie's Dead Aunt)

2020July 2020 by Monica Zanetti

Supporting as Patty

Supporting as Patty

6.03 Okay++
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23

Kangaroo

2025August 2025 by Kate Woods

Starring as Jesse

Starring as Jesse

5.97 Okay++
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24

Baby Done

2020October 2020 by Curtis Vowell

Supporting as Principal Mullins

Supporting as Principal Mullins

5.93 Okay++
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25

Tales from the Apocalypse

2022November 2022 by Damon Duncan

Lead role as System (voice)

Lead role as System (voice)

Needs more reviews
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26

Sunny Nights

Airing since 2025 by Nick Keetch

Starring as Mony

Starring as Mony

Needs more reviews
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27

Cousins

2021March 2021 by Briar Grace Smith

Starring as Older Missy

Starring as Older Missy

Needs more reviews
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28

Bellbird

2019June 2019 by Hamish Bennett

Starring as Connie

Starring as Connie

Needs more reviews
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29

Maddigan's Quest

2006 by Margaret Mahy

Supporting

Supporting

6.01 Okay++
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30

White Lies

2013June 2013 by Dana Rotberg

Starring as Maraea

Starring as Maraea

Needs more reviews
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31

Pinecone & Pony

2022–2023 by Kate Beaton

Supporting as Gladys (voice)

Supporting as Gladys (voice)

Needs more reviews
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32

Fracture

2004September 2004 by Larry Parr

Minor role as Taxi Driver

Minor role as Taxi Driver

Needs more reviews
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33

Millie Lies Low

2022November 2022 by Michelle Savill

Supporting as Marlene

Supporting as Marlene

Needs more reviews
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34

Klara and the Sun

2026October 2026 by Taika Waititi

Supporting as Melania

Supporting as Melania

Needs more reviews