John Tui | |
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Born | |
Alma mater | Unitec's School of Performing and Screen Arts |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2003–present |
Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
Spouse |
Liyah (m. 2002) |
Children | 4 |
John Tui (pronounced two-we; born 11 June 1975) is a New Zealand actor of Tongan descent.[2] 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.
Tui was born in Auckland, New Zealand. He grew up in Manurewa, New Zealand.[3][4] In 2002, Tui married Liyah.[3] He has four children, including twin sons.
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2003 | Leoleo io lou Uso | Siaosi | |
Cold Peas | Michael | ||
Alternative | Tasi | ||
2006 | Sione's Wedding | Tavita | |
2012 | Battleship | Chief Petty Officer Walter "Beast" Lynch | |
2014 | The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies | Bolg | |
2015 | Born to Dance | Zack | |
2018 | Solo: A Star Wars Story | Korso | |
2019 | Hobbs & Shaw | Kal Hobbs | [5] |
Savages | Moses | ||
2020 | The Legend of Baron To'a | Baron To'a |
Year | Series | Role | Note |
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2005 | Power Rangers S.P.D. | Commander Anubis "Doggie" Cruger / Shadow Ranger Sergeant Silverback |
38 episodes |
2005 | Mataku | Bones | Episode: "The Chosen Ones" |
2006 | Power Rangers Mystic Force | Daggeron / Solaris Knight | 19 episodes |
2006 | Outrageous Fortune | Carlos Sevele | Episode: "Thy Name Is Woman" |
2009 | Go Girls | Timbo | 32 episodes |
2010 | Shortland Street | Dollar | 10 episodes |
2012 | Power Rangers Super Samurai | Pestilox | Episode: "A Crack in the World" |
2013 | Shortland Street | Travis Corfield | Recurring role |
2021–2023 | Young Rock | Afa Anoa'i | Recurring Role |
Year | Short Film | Role |
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2001 | Lying Flat | Tom |
2002 | Kei Hea te Kuri? | Toka |
Briefcase | Big Boss | |
What Bro? | Semi | |
Fepaki | Semisi |
Year | Play | Role |
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2002 | Blood Wedding | Woodcutter |
Big River | Slave | |
Julius Caesar | Marcus Brutus | |
2003 | Hamlet | Servant to Claudius |
Never Long Gone | Michael | |
Othello | Othello | |
Gifted Tour - Wendel | Father |
Year | Title | Role |
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2023 | Overwatch 2 | Mauga |