Christopher Brown is an New Zealand television and theatre actor . His first television role was a regular role in the New Zealand soap opera '' Shortland Street '' playing villainous Oscar Henry . He later played teacher Brent Townsend-Ross in the Network Ten sitcom '' Sit Down , Shut Up '' . He won an accolade at the 2003 New Zealand Film Awards for his main role in the 2003 film '' Orphans and Angels . '' Brown has often concentrated on his theatre career and co-wrote his one man show titled '' Mr. Phase '' which premiered in 2002 . The Green Room Awards recognised his on-stage work with a Best Supporting Actor nomination in 2003
2003 New Zealand Film Awards
2003 New Zealand Film Awards
Christopher Brown (actor)