Temuera Morrison

Birth Name:

Temuera Jack Nicolas David Morrison

Birth Place:

Rotorua, New Zealand

Profession

Actor, Producer

At the 1999 New Zealand Film and T․V․ Awards, he won best actor for his role in "What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?"
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․"
Won best performance in a dramatic role: male at the 1994 New Zealand Film and TV Awards for his performance in "Once Were Warriors․"
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
Is well known for his role in the "Star Wars" film franchise
Known for his critically praised role as an abusive husband in "Once Were Warriors․"
Has performed voice work for several "Star Wars" video games

1994Film Award - Best Performance in a Dramatic Role: Male:Winner
1996CFCA Award - Most Promising Actor:Nominated
1999Film Award - Best Actor:Winner
2013Film Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
2017BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film:Winner
2017BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film:Nominated
2017Film Award - Best Actor:Nominated
2026Independent Spirit Award - Best Ensemble Cast in a New Scripted Series:Winner

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