John Tui

New Zealand actor (born 1975) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

John Tui (pronounced two-we; born 11 June 1975)[2] is a New Zealand actor of Tongan descent.[3] 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.

Born (1975-06-11) 11 June 1975 (age 50)
Auckland, New Zealand
AlmamaterUnitec's School of Performing and Screen Arts
OccupationActor
Yearsactive2003–present
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John Tui
Tui at the Battleship premiere in 2012
Born (1975-06-11) 11 June 1975 (age 50)
Auckland, New Zealand
Alma materUnitec's School of Performing and Screen Arts
OccupationActor
Years active2003–present
Spouse
Liyah
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(m. 2002)​
[1]
Children5
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Personal life

Tui was born on 11 June 1975 in Auckland and grew up in Manurewa.[2][4] In 2002, he married Liyah.[2] He has five children, including twin sons. His youngest was born the day after his 49th birthday.

Filmography

Film

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YearFilmRoleNotes
2003Leoleo io lou UsoSiaosi
Cold PeasMichael
AlternativeTasi
2006Sione's WeddingTavita
2012BattleshipChief Petty Officer Walter "Beast" Lynch
2014The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five ArmiesBolg
2015Born to DanceZack
2018Solo: A Star Wars StoryKorso
2019Hobbs & ShawKal Hobbs[5]
SavageMoses
2020The Legend of Baron To'aBaron To'a
2026MoanaChief TuiPost-production
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Television

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YearSeriesRoleNote
2005Power Rangers S.P.D.Commander Anubis "Doggie" Cruger / Shadow Ranger
Sergeant Silverback		38 episodes
2005MatakuBonesEpisode: "The Chosen Ones"
2006Power Rangers Mystic ForceDaggeron / Solaris Knight19 episodes
2006Outrageous FortuneCarlos SeveleEpisode: "Thy Name Is Woman"
2009Go GirlsTimbo32 episodes
2010Shortland StreetDollar10 episodes
2012Power Rangers Super SamuraiPestiloxEpisode: "A Crack in the World"
2013Shortland StreetTravis CorfieldRecurring role
2021–2023Young RockAfa Anoa'iRecurring role
2024 Plum Brick TV series 5 episodes
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Short films

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YearShort FilmRole
2001Lying FlatTom
2002Kei Hea te Kuri?Toka
BriefcaseBig Boss
What Bro?Semi
FepakiSemisi
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Theatre

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YearPlayRole
2002Blood WeddingWoodcutter
Big RiverSlave
Julius CaesarMarcus Brutus
2003HamletServant to Claudius
Never Long GoneMichael
OthelloOthello
Gifted Tour – WendelFather
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Video games

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YearTitleRole
2023Overwatch 2Mauga
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