Dean O'Gorman

Fascinating fact

New Zealand actor Dean O'gorman originally auditioned for the lead role of Bilbo Baggins in Peter Jackson's The Hobbit movies. Martin Freeman won the part, but O'Gorman was given a chance to play dwarf Fili after Brit Rob Kazinsky quit the Lord of the Rings prequel due to health issues.

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'The Hobbit': Cast photo album!

See portraits of Dean O'Gorman, Aidan Turner, Ian McKellen, and more seen so far from work in progress

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First Look At The Hobbit's Sexy Dwarf Duo, Fili And Kili

In Lord of the Rings Gimli was the prototypical dwarf. He embodied everything there is to know about the prototypical race of diminutive ax wielders. When we think dwarf we think short, round, heavily bearded, slightly surly, man… or woman. They say no one has ever seen a dwarf woman because they’re indistinguishable from the men.

O'Gorman signs on to 'Hobbit'

Film News: Thesp will replace Rob Kazinsky in role of Fili -- New Zealand actor Dean O'Gorman has replaced Rob Kazinsky in "The Hobbit" in the role of Fili.

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O'Gorman signs on to 'Hobbit'

Film News: Thesp will replace Rob Kazinsky in role of Fili -- New Zealand actor Dean O'Gorman has replaced Rob Kazinsky in "The Hobbit" in the role of Fili.

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Fascinating fact

Director Peter Jackson has confirmed New Zealand actor Dean O'gorman will replace Rob Kazinsky in The Hobbit. Kazinsky recently quit the Lord of the Rings prequel due to undisclosed health issues.

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