Tolkien Online
July 29, 2000

Mark Ferguson is Gil-galad
Staff Reporter

Last week on the Good Morning show in New Zealand, a Kiwi actor named Mark Ferguson revealed that he portrayed Gil-galad, last high king of the Noldor, Son of Fingolfin, in the filming of the Last Alliance of Elves and Men at Mount Ruapehu. In the past he's acted in the "Xena" and "Hercules" TV series, and also in the NZ show "Shortland Street.

Click here for a profile of his role in the The Lord of the Rings. Thanks to GZ for the news (and to Eluchil, Jorma, and Elladan for the tip)!