Temuera Morrison
Known for
Temuera Morrison shook New Zealand cinema as Jake 'the Muss' Heke, the terrifying patriarch of 'Once Were Warriors' (1994), still one of the most powerful performances in the country's history. Born in Rotorua in 1960, of Maori descent, he entered pop-culture immortality as bounty hunter Jango Fett in 'Star Wars: Attack of the Clones' (2002), voicing the clone army thereafter and returning decades later to lead 'The Book of Boba Fett' (2021). He also played Aquaman's lighthouse-keeper father in 'Aquaman' (2018) and voiced Chief Tui in 'Moana' (2016). His register pairs raw physical menace with unexpected warmth.
Temuera Morrison
46 Movies
12 Series
Temuera Morrison shook New Zealand cinema as Jake 'the Muss' Heke, the terrifying patriarch of 'Once Were Warriors' (1994), still one of the most powerful performances in the country's history. Born in Rotorua in 1960, of Maori descent, he entered pop-culture immortality as bounty hunter Jango Fett in 'Star Wars: Attack of the Clones' (2002), voicing the clone army thereafter and returning decades later to lead 'The Book of Boba Fett' (2021). He also played Aquaman's lighthouse-keeper father in 'Aquaman' (2018) and voiced Chief Tui in 'Moana' (2016). His register pairs raw physical menace with unexpected warmth.
Movies
Plays Chief Tui (voice)
Moana 2
2024
Plays Governor Peter Mahoe
The Wrecking Crew
2026
Plays Tom
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
2023
Plays Thomas Curry
The Flash
2023
Plays Thomas Curry
Aquaman
2018
Plays Commander Cody
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
2005
Plays Jango Fett / Clone Troopers
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
2002
Plays Quartermaster Lee
The Bluff
2026
Plays Abin Sur
Green Lantern
2011
Plays Ramusan
The Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption
2012
Plays Powell
Dora and the Lost City of Gold
2019
Plays Chief Tui (voice)
Moana
2016
Plays Jager
Six Days Seven Nights
1998
Plays Major Rasul
Vertical Limit
2000
Plays Juliano
Speed 2: Cruise Control
1997
Plays Briggs
Couples Retreat
2009
Plays Axel Hood
Barb Wire
1996
Plays Madden
Hard Target 2
2016
Plays Azazello
The Island of Dr. Moreau
1996
Plays Peter Bartlett
Occupation
2018
Plays Damo
The Marine 2
2009
Plays Peter Bartlett
Occupation: Rainfall
2020
Plays Warden Mourdain
Science Fiction Volume One: The Osiris Child
2016
Plays Runi
Blueberry
2004
Plays Jake Heke
Once Were Warriors
1994
Plays The Hangman
From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter
2000
Plays Eddie Jones
The Brighton Miracle
2019
Plays Warfield (voice)
Mosley
2019
Plays Rewi Maniapoto
In the Fire of War
2024
Plays Te Kai Po
River Queen
2005
Plays Snakehead
The Beautiful Country
2004
Plays Jake Heke
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?
1999
Plays Kereama
Tracker
2010
Plays Frank
Sons of Summer
2023
Plays Alf Winters
Never Say Die
1988
Plays Grandfather Tamihana Mahana
Mahana
2016
Plays Will Bastion
Crooked Earth
2001
Plays Hemi Crane
Fresh Meat
2012
Plays Tony
Other Halves
1984
Plays Young Cop
Mauri
1988
TV Shows
Plays Self - Presenter
Mataku
2002
Plays Maru
Adventurer
1987
Plays Anaru Vaipiti
Tatau
2015
Plays Bill Mercer
This Is Piki
2016
Plays King Kahekili
Chief of War
2025
Plays Boba Fett
The Book of Boba Fett
2021
Plays Ed
Far North
2023
Plays Boba Fett
The Mandalorian
2019
Plays Captain / Commander Rex (voice)
Ahsoka
2023
Plays Veteran Clone Trooper
Obi-Wan Kenobi
2022
Plays Frankie Jones
My Life Is Murder
2019
Plays Old Salt (voice)
Secret Level
2024
Latest Trailers
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The Bluff
Full Filmography
Dead Howling
Uncle Tony
2026
Film
The Bluff
Quartermaster Lee
2026
Film
The Wrecking Crew
Governor Peter Mahoe
2026
Film
Chief of War
King Kahekili · 8 episodes
2025
TV
Secret Level
Old Salt (voice) · 1 episode
2024
TV
Moana 2
Chief Tui (voice)
2024
Film
In the Fire of War
Rewi Maniapoto
2024
Film
Far North
Ed · 6 episodes
2023
TV
Ahsoka
Captain / Commander Rex (voice) · 1 episode
2023
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Temuera Morrison and where are they from?
Temuera Morrison is 65 years old, born on December 26, 1960 in Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand.
What are the most famous roles of Temuera Morrison?
Temuera Morrison is best known for roles in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, Aquaman, Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones.
How many movies has Temuera Morrison been in?
Over a 54-year career (since 1972), Temuera Morrison has appeared in 46 movies and 11 TV shows.
What was Temuera Morrison's first movie?
The career of Temuera Morrison began with Rangi's Catch (1972).
What is Temuera Morrison's most recent movie or series?
Temuera Morrison's most recent release is The Bluff, which premiered on February 17, 2026.
What TV shows has Temuera Morrison appeared in?
On television, Temuera Morrison has appeared in The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ahsoka.
Does Temuera Morrison have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Temuera Morrison's upcoming work includes: Dead Howling (2026).
Temuera Morrison
1960-12-26 · Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand
Temuera Derek Morrison (born December 26, 1960) is a New Zealand actor. He has become one of the country's most famous stars for his roles as the abusive Jake "the Muss" Heke in 1994's Once Were Warriors and as bounty hunter Jango Fett and the Clone Troopers in the Star Wars series. He also voiced Boba Fett in the 2004 special edition of Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.