Personal details
- Birth Date: 1960-12-26
- Height: 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
- Birth Location: Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand
- Parents: Hana Morrison (Stafford)
- Professions: Actor, Producer, Director
Temuera Morrison? Yeah, that guy’s a legend in New Zealand film—kind of a big deal, actually. He kicked off his acting journey with some serious drama training back home, made his first big splash in 1988’s Never Say Die (it’s got Lisa Eilbacher too, if you’re into ‘80s flicks). But for most folks, he’s forever Jake "The Muss" Heke from Once Were Warriors. That movie didn’t just blow up in NZ, it went global—and Morrison was downright terrifying as Jake. People still talk about it. He even snagged the top acting awards for that role, then came back for the sequel, What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?, and picked up more trophies. Funny thing, though—he kinda hated being stuck as the “tough guy” after that, called it a “millstone round my neck.” Can’t blame him. Still, the guy’s done way more than just punch walls and scowl. He went toe-to-toe with Marlon Brando in The Island Of Dr. Moreau, popped up in Speed 2, and even flexed his comedy chops in Never Say Die. He hosted his own talk show, The Tem Show, proving he’s not just about heavy drama. Oh, and Star Wars fans? Morrison’s your Jango Fett. Plus, he’s basically the voice of all the clones. Disney fans know him as Chief Tui in Moana, and DC folks have seen him as Aquaman’s dad. The man’s got range. He even dropped an album in 2014, singing covers his family used to perform. Not bad for a guy who just wanted to act, huh?
So Temuera Morrison actually dubbed over Jason Wingreen’s original voice for Boba Fett in the 2004 DVD version of The Empire Strikes Back, just to keep things consistent since he played Jango Fett in Attack of the Clones. It’s kinda wild, because Morrison and Jeremy Bulloch—he’s the guy who wore the Boba armor in the old movies—both pop up in Revenge of the Sith, too. Morrison is literally the only actor in the whole Star Wars universe to play both Jango and Boba Fett. They basically went back and tweaked the old films so everything lines up with the prequels. Some fans love that kind of continuity, others absolutely hate it, but honestly, it’s classic George Lucas, always going back and tinkering with his old stuff. And yeah, it does make the Fett family tree in the movies a bit more interesting (if you’re into that sort of thing).
Some guy, just minding his own business in a wild, unpredictable galaxy, gets sucked into all this chaos. He’s not some big hero or anything—just doing his thing, trying to get by while everyone else seems to be playing at war and politics. The universe? Yeah, it’s massive and messy, full of shady deals, bounty hunters, and backstabbing. He’s gotta stay sharp, trust no one, and maybe crack a joke or two just to keep sane. There are bigger players out there, sure, but he’s got his own style—quiet, determined, maybe stubborn as hell. Every day’s a gamble. One wrong move, and it’s game over. But hey, he keeps going, dodging trouble, making deals, maybe making a few friends (or enemies) along the way. That’s just life when you’re scraping by in a universe that doesn’t really care if you make it or not.
December 26, 1960
5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand
Yes, Te Rauna
Hana Morrison (Stafford) and Surekha
64 years old