Temuera Morrison Biography

Fast Facts

• At the 1999 New Zealand Film and T․V․ Awards, he won best actor for his role in "What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?"
• Won best performance in a dramatic role: male at the 1994 New Zealand Film and TV Awards for his performance in "Once Were Warriors․"
• Was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his services to drama in the 1996 Queen's Birthday Honours
• Was nominated for a 2006 New Zealand Screen Award for presenting "The Tem Show․"
• When director Michael Forlong saw him performing in a Maori cultural group at the age of 11, he cast him in "Rangi's Catch․"
• Worked clerical jobs as an adult until he received a place in a Government-funded training program for performers
• Known for his critically praised role as an abusive husband in "Once Were Warriors․"
• Is well known for his role in the "Star Wars" film franchise
• Has performed voice work for several "Star Wars" video games