current events | February 10, 2026

Niki Caro - Net Worth, Age, Height, Birthday, Bio, Wiki!

Explore Niki Caro net worth, age, height, bio, birthday, wiki, and salary! In this article, we will discover how old is Niki Caro? Who is Niki Caro dating now & how much money does Niki Caro have?

NameNiki Caro
First NameNiki
Last NameCaro
OccupationFilm Director
BirthdaySeptember 20
Birth Year1966
Place of BirthWellington
Home TownWellington Region
Birth CountryNew Zealand
Birth SignVirgo
Full/Birth Name
FatherNot Available
MotherNot Available
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseAndrew Lister
Children(s)Not Available

Niki Caro Biography

Niki Caro is one of the most popular and richest Film Director who was born on September 20, 1966 in Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand.

Caro was born in Wellington, New Zealand. She attended Kadimah College, Auckland, then Diocesan School for Girls, where she received an alumni award. Caro graduated with a BFA from the Elam School of Fine Arts at the University of Auckland in 1988 and received a Postgraduate Diploma in Film from the Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

It was chosen for Critics’ Week at Cannes week in 1998. In 1999 the film was voted best new film at the New Zealand Film Awards.

Nikola Jean Caro MNZM (born 20 September 1966) is a New Zealand film director and screenwriter. Her 2002 film Whale Rider was critically praised and won a number of awards at international film festivals. She was hired to direct the 2020 live-action version of Disney’s Mulan, making her the second female and the second New Zealand director hired by Disney to direct a film budgeted at over $100 million.

Niki Caro Net Worth

Niki is one of the richest Film Director from New Zealand. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Niki Caro's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)

Net Worth$5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeFilm Director
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

In 2013, Caro planned to direct the film adaptation of The Zookeeper’s Wife, based on Diane Ackerman’s non-fiction book. It was released in 2017 and received generally mixed to positive reviews. In an interview with FF2 Media, Caro states that “female sexuality from a female’s point of view is rather under-explored in cinema” and so felt it necessary to include such a perspective in her film.

Caro directed McFarland, USA starring Kevin Costner. It was released in February 2015 and has received a critical success.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

Many peoples want to know what is Niki Caro ethnicity, nationality, Ancestry & Race? Let's check it out! As per public resource, IMDb & Wikipedia, Niki Caro's ethnicity is Not Known. We will update Niki Caro's religion & political views in this article. Please check the article again after few days.

After doing North Country, Caro went back to New Zealand to write and direct the feature film The Vintner’s Luck (2009) otherwise known as A Heavenly Vintage, which is about a peasant winemaker who sets out to make the perfect vintage wine. The film reunited her with her Whale Rider star Keisha Castle-Hughes.

Who is Niki Caro Dating?

According to our records, Niki Caro married to Andrew Lister. As of January 13, 2024, Niki Caro’s is not dating anyone.

Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Niki Caro. You may help us to build the dating records for Niki Caro!

In February 2017, Caro was hired to direct Disney’s live-action adaptation of Mulan and then Untitled film based on The Wuzzles. She is the second woman at the studio to direct a film budgeted at over $100 million, after Ava DuVernay (2018’s A Wrinkle in Time), and the second New Zealander, after Taika Waititi (2017’s Thor: Ragnarok).

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Niki Caro height Not available right now. Niki weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

HeightUnknown
WeightNot Known
Body MeasurementsUnder Review
Eye ColorNot Available
Hair ColorNot Available
Feet/Shoe SizeNot Available

With the success of Whale Rider under her belt, Caro was chosen to direct her first Hollywood film, North Country (2005), starring Charlize Theron. It was later nominated for Best Actress for lead and supporting role at the Oscars, and also was nominated for a Golden Globe.

In 18 November 2019, Caro will direct Amazon TV series Daisy Jones and the Six which is based on novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid and produced by Reese Witherspoon.

Facts & Trivia

Niki Ranked on the list of most popular Film Director. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in New Zealand. Niki Caro celebrates birthday on September 20 of every year.

What is Niki Caro known for?

At the top of it all is Niki Caro, the critically acclaimed director who is on a path to becoming one of the industry’s most influential filmmakers. Praised for her early work, including the Oscar-nominated films, Whale Rider and North Country, and the more recent McFarland, USA, Caro has a lot on her plate.

How old is Niki Caro?

55 years (September 20, 1966)

Where is Niki Caro from?

Wellington, New Zealand

Is Niki Caro a good director?

Niki Caro has made a career directing underdog stories that highlight underseen perspectives. The New Zealand filmmaker came to international attention with her critically acclaimed sophomore 2002 feature, Whale Rider, in which a young Māori girl strives to become the first female leader of her tribe.

How did Mulan 2020 do in box office?

70 million USD

You may read full biography about Niki Caro from Wikipedia.