Born in Newport Beach, California, USA on March 21 1987; Dawson relocated to Auckland, New Zealand on the day of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. With a strong interest in storytelling and a fascination with the screen and performing arts throughout his youth, Dawson became a member of the SGCNZ Young Shakespeare Company in 2004 and has since featured in various theatrical, film, and television productions. He is most notably known for his supporting role in the initial season's of kiwi television hit "Outrageous Fortune". Dawson has continued to pursue studies in the performing arts, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Film, Television, and Media Studies from the University of Auckland in 2015. Show less «