---
name: "Temuera Morrison"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/temuera-morrison"
fi1m_id: "temuera-morrison"
imdb_id: "nm0607325"
tmdb_id: 7242
wikidata_id: "Q529851"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "26 December 1960"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 11
average_fi1m_score: 59
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 11
updated: "2026-10-13T21:29:34.824349+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Temuera Morrison

## Identity

Temuera Morrison

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/temuera-morrison
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** temuera-morrison
- **IMDb ID:** nm0607325
- **TMDB ID:** 7242
- **Wikidata ID:** Q529851
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temuera_Morrison, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q529851, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0607325/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/7242

Actor. Born 26 December 1960 in Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 26 December 1960, Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand
- **Active:** 1994–present
- **Also known as:** Temuera Derek Morrison, Temuera Jack Nicolas David Morrison
- **Frequently works with:** [Amber Heard](https://film.one/person/amber-heard.md), [Auliʻi Cravalho](https://film.one/person/aulii-cravalho.md), [David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick](https://film.one/person/david-leslie-johnson-mcgoldrick.md), [Dwayne Johnson](https://film.one/person/dwayne-johnson.md), [James Wan](https://film.one/person/james-wan.md), [Jared Bush](https://film.one/person/jared-bush.md), [Jason Momoa](https://film.one/person/jason-momoa.md), [Patrick Wilson](https://film.one/person/patrick-wilson.md)
- **Average Fi1m score:** 59, as actor, over 11 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1990s 59 (2), 2000s 60 (3), 2010s 77 (2), 2020s 50 (4)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 60 to 57 across 10 titles
- **Score spread:** 2 at 80+, 2 at 60–79, 7 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 1 of 8 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Adventure 9, Action 8, Science Fiction 4, Animation 3, Family 3, Fantasy 3
- **Screen time:** 22 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $5,500m across 10 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temuera_Morrison, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q529851, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0607325/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/7242

## Coming up

- *Dead Howling* (2026-10-30), as Uncle Tony — [page](https://film.one/film/dead-howling.md)

## Streaming the US now

- **Disney+:** [*Moana*](https://film.one/film/moana.md) (82), [*Moana 2*](https://film.one/film/moana-2.md) (55), [*Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones*](https://film.one/film/star-wars-episode-ii-attack-of-the-clones.md) (54)
- **Amazon Prime Video:** [*Once Were Warriors*](https://film.one/film/once-were-warriors.md) (82), [*Vertical Limit*](https://film.one/film/vertical-limit.md) (58)
- **HBO Max:** [*Aquaman*](https://film.one/film/aquaman.md) (72), [*Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom*](https://film.one/film/aquaman-and-the-lost-kingdom.md) (45)
- **Netflix:** [*Speed 2: Cruise Control*](https://film.one/film/speed-2-cruise-control.md) (36)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Fi1m on Temuera Morrison

> Temuera Morrison makes physical authority convincing, whether it is frightening or reassuring. We rate him, but want more substantial parts: the fathers in *Moana 2* and *Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom* give him too little to do.

In *Once Were Warriors* (1994), Temuera Morrison gives Jake Heke a physical presence that makes the family's fear credible. Lee Tamahori's drama needs that threat, but Rena Owen keeps our attention from settling entirely on the man who supplies it. Their performances work together because his force does not become the only thing worth watching. The children matter, too, because their presence makes the cost of the adults' behaviour plain. We rate his performance highly, even when the film piles on more misery than it needs.

That breakthrough was followed by Hollywood supporting roles from the mid-1990s. He played Jango Fett in *Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones* (2002), then Boba Fett in *The Book of Boba Fett* (2021–2022). Those roles fit an actor so often cast for his physical authority. The quieter fathers in his later work interest us because they give him something to do besides make other people wary.

In *Moana 2* (2024), Morrison voices Chief Tui, with Nicole Scherzinger alongside him as Moana's other parent. During the early beach farewell, little sister Simea does not want Moana to leave, and the parents stand back. We were moved more than we expected because the scene allows that small family separation to matter without adding anything magical. Morrison does not carry the scene, and it would be generous to pretend he does. There is value, though, in a supporting performance that lets the sisters have our attention.

James Wan's *Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom* (2023) gives his Tom a more practical task: doing the night feeds while Jason Momoa's Arthur divides his time between fatherhood and being King of Atlantis. The lighthouse scenes offer a recognisable household before the plot becomes hard to follow. Morrison supplies a useful domestic presence, but the part gives us little to discuss beyond it. We would not recommend the film on the strength of his contribution.

We would welcome another substantial dramatic part rather than another reminder that he can lend authority to a small one. Start with *Once Were Warriors*, with a firm warning about the domestic violence and some patience for its excesses. Leave it for an evening when nobody needs cheering up.

## Biography

Temuera Derek Morrison is a New Zealand actor. He first gained recognition in his home country for playing Dr Hone Ropata on the soap opera *Shortland Street*. He trained under the New Zealand Special Performing Arts Training Scheme and made his screen debut as a child in the 1972 film *Rangi's Catch*.

Morrison received critical acclaim for his role as Jake 'the Muss' Heke in the 1994 film *Once Were Warriors* and its 1999 sequel *What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?*. He is known internationally for portraying Jango Fett and clone troopers in the *Star Wars* films *Attack of the Clones* (2002) and *Revenge of the Sith* (2005), and for voicing Boba Fett in later projects including *The Mandalorian* (2019) and *The Book of Boba Fett* (2021). He voiced Chief Tui in Disney's *Moana* (2016) and reprised the role in *Moana 2* (2024). He played Tom Curry, father of the title character, in the DC films *Aquaman* (2018), *The Flash* (2023) and *Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom* (2023).

Morrison was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2019. He has received New Zealand Film Awards for best actor for *Once Were Warriors* and its sequel.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com.*

## On Fi1m (11)

- *LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian* (2026), Fi1m 48, as Boba Fett (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/lego-star-wars-the-mandalorian.md)
- *Moana 2* (2024), Fi1m 55, as Chief Tui (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/moana-2.md)
- *Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom* (2023), Fi1m 45, as Tom — [page](https://film.one/film/aquaman-and-the-lost-kingdom.md)
- *The Flash* (2023), Fi1m 50, as Thomas Curry — [page](https://film.one/film/the-flash.md)
- *Aquaman* (2018), Fi1m 72, as Thomas Curry — [page](https://film.one/film/aquaman.md)
- *Moana* (2016), Fi1m 82, as Chief Tui (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/moana.md)
- *Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith* (2005), Fi1m 67, as Commander Cody — [page](https://film.one/film/star-wars-episode-iii-revenge-of-the-sith.md)
- *Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones* (2002), Fi1m 54, as Jango Fett / Clone Troopers — [page](https://film.one/film/star-wars-episode-ii-attack-of-the-clones.md)
- *Vertical Limit* (2000), Fi1m 58, as Major Rasul — [page](https://film.one/film/vertical-limit.md)
- *Speed 2: Cruise Control* (1997), Fi1m 36, as Juliano — [page](https://film.one/film/speed-2-cruise-control.md)
- *Once Were Warriors* (1994), Fi1m 82, as Jake Heke — [page](https://film.one/film/once-were-warriors.md)

## Complete filmography (74)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Dead Howling* (2026), as Uncle Tony — coming soon, [page](https://film.one/film/dead-howling.md)
- *LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian* (2026), as Boba Fett (voice) — Fi1m 48, [page](https://film.one/film/lego-star-wars-the-mandalorian.md)
- *The Bluff* (2026), as Quartermaster Lee
- *The Wrecking Crew* (2026), as Governor Peter Mahoe
- *Chief of War* (2025), series, as King Kahekili
- *Secret Level* (2024), series, as Old Salt (voice)
- *Moana 2* (2024), as Chief Tui (voice) — Fi1m 55, [page](https://film.one/film/moana-2.md)
- *In the Fire of War* (2024), as Rewi Maniapoto
- *Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom* (2023), as Tom — Fi1m 45, [page](https://film.one/film/aquaman-and-the-lost-kingdom.md)
- *Ahsoka* (2023), series, as Captain / Commander Rex (voice)
- *Far North* (2023), series, as Ed
- *Sons of Summer* (2023), as Frank
- *The Flash* (2023), as Thomas Curry — Fi1m 50, [page](https://film.one/film/the-flash.md)
- *Obi-Wan Kenobi* (2022), series, as Veteran Clone Trooper
- *The Book of Boba Fett* (2021), series, as Boba Fett
- *Woman in Blue* (2021), as Owen
- *Occupation: Rainfall* (2020), as Peter Bartlett
- *The Mandalorian* (2019), series, as Cloaked Figure, Clone Troopers, Boba Fett — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-mandalorian.md)
- *The Brighton Miracle* (2019), as Eddie Jones
- *Mosley* (2019), as Warfield (voice)
- *Dora and the Lost City of Gold* (2019), as Powell
- *My Life Is Murder* (2019), series, as Frankie Jones
- *Aquaman* (2018), as Thomas Curry — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/film/aquaman.md)
- *Occupation* (2018), as Peter Bartlett
- *Moana* (2016), as Chief Tui (voice) — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/moana.md)
- *Mahana* (2016), as Grandfather Tamihana Mahana
- *Hard Target 2* (2016), as Madden
- *This Is Piki* (2016), series, as Bill Mercer
- *Science Fiction Volume One: The Osiris Child* (2016), as Warden Mourdain
- *Dawn* (2016), as Wikkanak
- *Tatau* (2015), series, as Anaru Vaipiti
- *Mt. Zion* (2013), as Papa
- *Missing Christmas* (2012), as Jack TePania (voice)
- *Fresh Meat* (2012), as Hemi Crane
- *The Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption* (2012), as Ramusan
- *Green Lantern* (2011), as Abin Sur
- *Tracker* (2010), as Kereama
- *The Marine 2* (2009), as Damo
- *Couples Retreat* (2009), as Briggs
- *The Immortal Voyage of Captain Drake* (2009), as Don Sandovate
- *Rain of the Children* (2008), as Rua
- *River Queen* (2005), as Te Kai Po
- *Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith* (2005), as Commander Cody — Fi1m 67, [page](https://film.one/film/star-wars-episode-iii-revenge-of-the-sith.md)
- *The Beautiful Country* (2004), as Snakehead
- *Blueberry* (2004), as Runi
- *Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones* (2002), as Jango Fett / Clone Troopers — Fi1m 54, [page](https://film.one/film/star-wars-episode-ii-attack-of-the-clones.md)
- *Ihaka: Blunt Instrument* (2001), as Tito Ihaka
- *Crooked Earth* (2001), as Will Bastion
- *Vertical Limit* (2000), as Major Rasul — Fi1m 58, [page](https://film.one/film/vertical-limit.md)
- *From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter* (2000), as The Hangman
- *What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?* (1999), as Jake Heke
- *Six Days Seven Nights* (1998), as Jager
- *Speed 2: Cruise Control* (1997), as Juliano — Fi1m 36, [page](https://film.one/film/speed-2-cruise-control.md)
- *Whipping Boy* (1996), as Carrigan
- *Little White Lies* (1996), as Tim
- *The Island of Dr. Moreau* (1996), as Azazello
- *Barb Wire* (1996), as Axel Hood
- *Once Were Warriors* (1994), as Jake Heke — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/once-were-warriors.md)
- *Shortland Street* (1992), series, as Hone Ropata
- *The Grasscutter* (1990), as Detective Sergeant Harris
- *Never Say Die* (1988), as Alf Winters
- *The Rainbow Warrior Conspiracy* (1988), Actor
- *Mauri* (1988), as Young Cop
- *Adventurer* (1987), series, as Maru
- *Other Halves* (1984), as Tony
- *Rangi's Catch* (1972), Actor
- *Jet Boat* (1972), Actor
- *The Mysterious Campers* (1972), as Rangi
- *Escape and Capture* (1972), as Rangi
- *Caught at Sea* (1972), Actor
- *Packed in the Boot* (1972), as Rangi
- *Terror in the Caves* (1972), Actor
- *Escaped Convicts* (1972), as Rangi
- *Occupation Rainfall: Chapter 2*, as Peter Bartlett

## Gallery

- ![Temuera Morrison](https://film.one/media/person/10370/gallery-a6e7a301b530.jpg) Temuera Morrison — John Manard, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/ff/Temuera_Morrison_GalaxyCon_San_Jose_August-29-2026_526.jpg/1280px-Temuera_Morrison_GalaxyCon_San_Jose_August-29-2026_526.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Star Wars QA at GalaxyCon San Jose in San Jose, CA August, 29, 2026](https://film.one/media/person/10370/gallery-53454c37296a.jpg) Star Wars QA at GalaxyCon San Jose in San Jose, CA August, 29, 2026 — John Manard, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/23/Star_Wars_QA_GalaxyCon_San_Jose_August-29-2026_591.jpg/1280px-Star_Wars_QA_GalaxyCon_San_Jose_August-29-2026_591.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Temuera Morrison (2017)](https://film.one/media/person/10370/gallery-543b3437be01.jpg) Temuera Morrison (2017) — Eva Rinaldi from Sydney Australia, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e4/Temuera_Morrison_%2835230747902%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Temuera Morrison and Julian Dennison at the US Embassy in NZ (2016)](https://film.one/media/person/10370/gallery-bf0b0956ba6b.jpg) Temuera Morrison and Julian Dennison at the US Embassy in NZ (2016) — US Embassy, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/03/Temuera_Morrison_2016.jpg/1280px-Temuera_Morrison_2016.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Temuera Morrison](https://film.one/media/person/10370/gallery-d2317107bc2b.jpg) Temuera Morrison — Image via TMDB
- ![Temuera Morrison](https://film.one/media/person/10370/gallery-1c6b9e955b98.jpg) Temuera Morrison — Image via TMDB
- ![Temuera Morrison](https://film.one/media/person/10370/gallery-4cbb13840e67.jpg) Temuera Morrison — Image via TMDB
- ![Star Wars QA at GalaxyCon San Jose in San Jose, CA August, 29, 2026](https://film.one/media/person/10370/gallery-4df418708a45.jpg) Star Wars QA at GalaxyCon San Jose in San Jose, CA August, 29, 2026 — John Manard, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c7/Temuera_Morrison_GalaxyCon_San_Jose_August-29-2026_516.jpg/1280px-Temuera_Morrison_GalaxyCon_San_Jose_August-29-2026_516.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Star Wars QA at GalaxyCon San Jose in San Jose, CA August, 29, 2026](https://film.one/media/person/10370/gallery-a0451f90cbe0.jpg) Star Wars QA at GalaxyCon San Jose in San Jose, CA August, 29, 2026 — John Manard, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b6/Temuera_Morrison_GalaxyCon_San_Jose_August-29-2026_517.jpg/1280px-Temuera_Morrison_GalaxyCon_San_Jose_August-29-2026_517.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Temuera Morrison](https://film.one/media/person/10370/gallery-a7591d365969.jpg) Temuera Morrison — Image via TMDB

## Awards

### Other awards — 1 won

- New Zealand Order of Merit 1996: New Zealand Order of Merit (won)

*From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.*

---
© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL. Canonical: https://film.one/person/temuera-morrison