Temuera Derek Morrison MNZM was born in Rotorua, New Zealand, on December 26, 1960, is a New Zealand actor. Young Temuera Morrison began his acting career in 1973. He made big screen debut in adventure film Rangi's Catch (1972) in role as Rangi. He got his television debut in drama series Seekers (1986) in role as Selwyn Broadhead. Temuera's breakthrough performance came as bounty hunter Jango Fett in epic space opera film Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002).
Temuera Morrison height is 5' 9" іn fееt аnd іnсhеѕ or 175 іn cеntіmеtrеѕ, his weight is 165.5 іn pоunds or 75 іn kіlоgrаmѕ. He is 64 years old. His net worth is around 5 million dollars.
Temuera Morrison
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Birth Date:
December 26, 1960
Age:
64 years old
Nationality:
New Zealand
Sun Sign:
Capricorn
Natural hair color:
Black
Eye Color:
Dark Brown
Height:
5 ft 9 in | 175 cm
Net Worth:
$5 Million
Weight:
75 kg | 165.5 lbs
Shoe Size:
Not available
He played Jango Fett and his genetic clones, clone troopers in epic space opera films Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) and Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005).
He portrayed Thomas Curry in superhero films Aquaman (2018), Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023) and The Flash (2023).
He voiced Chief Tui in Disney's animated musical adventure films Moana (2016) and Moana 2 (2024).
He starred as Jake 'The Muss' Heke in drama films Once Were Warriors (1994), for which he was nominated for the Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Most Promising Actor and What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? (1999).
He was nominated for the New Zealand Film and TV Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Dad in drama movie Mt. Zion (2013).
He was nominated for the New Zealand Film and TV Award for Best Actor for his role as Grandfather Mahana in drama film Mahana (2016).
Six Days, Seven Nights (1998) - Jager
From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter (1999) - Mauricio / The Hangman
Barb Wire (1996) - Axel Hood
Speed 2: Cruise Control (1997) - First Mate Juliano
Never Say Die (1988) - Alf Winters
The Marine 2 (2009) - Damo
River Queen (2005) - Te Kai Po
Dora and the Lost City of Gold (2019) - Powell
He played Peter Bartlett in science fiction action films: Occupation (2018) and Occupation: Rainfall (2021).
He played Boba Fett in Disney+ space Western television series The Mandalorian (2020-2023) and The Book of Boba Fett (2021–2022).
He hosted talk show The Tem Show (2005), for which was nominated for the New Zealand Screen Award for Television - Best Presenter Entertainment / Factual.
He had recurring role as Sean in drama series Gloss (1987-1990).
He portrayed Dr. Hone Ropata in New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street (1992–1995, 2008).
Tatau (2015) BBC Three - Anaru Vaipiti
Echo 3 (2022) Apple TV+ - Roy Lennon
Far North (2023) Paramount+ - Ed
Attended Wesley College, Auckland and Western Heights High School, Rotorua.
Studied drama at New Zealand Special performing Arts Training Scheme.
Had older sister, Taini.
Has Maori, Scottish and Irish ancestry.
He voiced Jango Fett in video game Star Wars: Bounty Hunter (2002).
He voiced Boba Fett in video games:
Star Wars: Empire at War (2006)
Star Wars Battlefront (2015)
Star Wars Battlefront II (2017)
He released his debut album "Tem" in 2014.
He was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 1996.
He dated Angela Marie Dotchin (1997-2002).
Has a son with singer Kim Willoughby named, James.
Has a daughter with Peata Melbourne named, Aiorangi.