Temuera Morrison_
Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand
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Born
Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand
Birthday
Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Actor
Birthday
(Monday)
Birthplace
Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand
Nationality
Citizenship
New Zealand
Languages
English, Māori
Sibling
Taini Morrison
Education
Western Heights High School, Wesley College
Zodiac Sign
♑ Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac
鼠 Rat
Popularity
Tier B -- 80,686 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 12
Career
Career spanning 53 years (1973-2026)
Notable
First credit at age 13 -- appeared in first film as a teenager
Year context
Born in 1960 -- First televised presidential debate (Kennedy vs Nixon); Dwight D. Eisenhower was US president
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Filmography (25)
The Bluff
Film
Chief of War
TV Series
Moana 2
Chief Tui (voice)
In the Fire of War
Rewi Maniapoto
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
Tom
Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett
Self
The Book of Boba Fett
Boba Fett
Dora and the Lost City of Gold
Film
The Mandalorian
TV Series
The Brighton Miracle
Film
AWARDS (1)
B
New Zealand Order of Merit
1996
WON
Biography
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Temuera Morrison?
Temuera Morrison is 65 years old, born on .
Where was Temuera Morrison born?
Temuera Morrison was born in Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand.
What movies or shows has Temuera Morrison been in?
Temuera Morrison has 25 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Bluff (2026), Chief of War (2025), Moana 2 (2024), In the Fire of War (2024), Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023).
What is Temuera Morrison known for?
Temuera Morrison is primarily known as an actor. 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…
Where can I find more information about Temuera Morrison?
You can find more about Temuera Morrison on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
