John Tui Explained
John Tui |
Birth Date: | 11 June 1975 |
Birth Place: | Auckland, New Zealand |
Alma Mater: | Unitec's School of Performing and Screen Arts |
Occupation: | Actor |
Spouse: | [1] |
Children: | 4 |
Yearsactive: | 2003–present |
John Tui (pronounced two-we; born 11 June 1975) is a New Zealand actor of Tongan descent.[2] He is known for his roles as Anubis "Doggie" Cruger in Power Rangers S.P.D. and as Daggeron in Power Rangers Mystic Force, both filmed in his native New Zealand. He has since transitioned to roles in Hollywood projects such as Hobbs & Shaw and Young Rock.
Tui was born in Auckland, New Zealand. He grew up in Manurewa, New Zealand.[3] [4] In 2002, Tui married Liyah.[3] He has four children, including twin sons.
Filmography
Film
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2003 | Leoleo io lou Uso | Siaosi | |
Cold Peas | Michael | |
Alternative | Tasi | |
2006 | Sione's Wedding | Tavita | |
2012 | Battleship | Chief Petty Officer Walter "Beast" Lynch | |
2014 | | Bolg | |
2015 | Born to Dance | Zack | |
2018 | | Korso | |
2019 | Hobbs & Shaw | Kal Hobbs | [5] |
Savages | Moses | |
2020 | The Legend of Baron To'a | Baron To'a | |
2026 | Moana | Chief Tui | | |
Television
Short films
Year | Short Film | Role |
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2001 | Lying Flat | Tom |
2002 | Kei Hea te Kuri? | Toka |
Briefcase | Big Boss |
What Bro? | Semi |
Fepaki | Semisi | |
Theatre
Year | Play | Role |
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2002 | Blood Wedding | Woodcutter |
Big River | Slave |
Julius Caesar | Marcus Brutus |
2003 | Hamlet | Servant to Claudius |
Never Long Gone | Michael |
Othello | Othello |
Gifted Tour - Wendel | Father | |
Video games
External links
- https://web.archive.org/web/20060823180308/http://www.actors.co.nz/people/viewAnybody.aspx?anybodyId=615
Notes and References
- Web site: Battleship, fame and family. 12 September 2012.
- Web site: Born to Dance star John Tui's proudest project yet . 17 September 2015 . Stuff.co.nz . 18 September 2015.
- Web site: John Tui Biography . nortoncinema.com . August 5, 2019.
- Web site: John Tui, Actor . nzonscreen.com . August 5, 2019.
- Web site: Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019) . . August 2, 2019 . August 5, 2019.