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John Tui

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John Tui in The Legend of Baron To'a (2020)
Coming of age tale told through the eyes of 'Tu', an ambitious young man from Auckland who dreams of being a professional hip-hop dancer.
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Born to Dance (2015)
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John Tui was born on June 11, 1975 in Auckland, New Zealand.

John played the role of Bones in an episode of "Mataku", before his breakout role in the hit children's television series, "Power Rangers S.P.D." as Commander Anubis 'Doggie' Cruger, the S.P.D. Shadow Ranger. This was a notable role for John, as he was the only actor in the series to play both the voice actor and the suit actor of Doggie Cruger. In the next season of Power Rangers, "Power Rangers Mystic Force", John returned to the franchise to play Daggeron, the Solaris Knight. John is the only actor to portray the role of two different mentors that were also Power Rangers. This was possible for the series, since his role as Daggeron was portrayed as a human, and not a voice, nor suit actor (aside from the normal ADR process for his character).

After his time on Power Rangers, John moved on to the hit New Zealand soap Opera series "Shortland Street", as the character: Colin 'Dollar' Laws. He also portrayed the character of Wellness Attendent #1 in the series "This is Not My Life", and Timbo in the television series "Go Girls." Tui struck gold yet again, portraying the character Chief Petty Officer Walter 'The Beast' Lynch.

Since then, John's career only went up, as he was offered the role of Bolg in the beloved film franchise "The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies," to which he also played the suit actor for, giving much credit to his experience as Doggie Cruger on Power Rangers S.P.D. John has also been a part of other large film franchises, such as the character Korso in "Solo: A Star Wars Story" and Kal Hobbs in "Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw." Most recently, John has had roles in New Zealand films, such as Moses in the movie "Savages", Baron To'a in "The Legend of Baron To'a" and Wade in the comedy film, "Paper Champions."

In what could be John's biggest role yet, he has been cast in the upcoming 2021 television series, "Young Rock", telling the story of Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's youth and being raised around his professional wrestling family. When he's not filming, John enjoys spending time with his wife, Liyah, and their four children.
BornJune 11, 1975
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John Tui, Kherington Payne, Kelvin Taylor, Tia Maipi, Alexandra Carson, Nathan Kara, Michael Metuakore, and Jordan Cruickshank in Born to Dance (2015)
Tammy Davis, John Tui, Kherington Payne, Kelvin Taylor, Tia Maipi, Nathan Kara, Michael Metuakore, and Jordan Cruickshank in Born to Dance (2015)
John Tui in Hobitti - Viiden armeijan taistelu (2014)
John Tui in Hobitti - Viiden armeijan taistelu (2014)
John Tui in Power Rangers Mystic Force (2006)
John Tui in Power Rangers S.P.D. (2005)

Known for:

Battleship (2012)
Battleship
5.8
  • Chief Petty Officer Walter 'The Beast' Lynch
  • 2012
Martin Freeman in Hobitti - Viiden armeijan taistelu (2014)
Hobitti - Viiden armeijan taistelu
7.4
  • Bolg
  • 2014
Woody Harrelson, Paul Bettany, Thandiwe Newton, Donald Glover, Alden Ehrenreich, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Emilia Clarke, Charlotte Louise, and Joonas Suotamo in Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)
Solo: A Star Wars Story
6.9
  • Korso
  • 2018
Ryan Reynolds, Jason Statham, Idris Elba, Dwayne Johnson, Eiza González, and Vanessa Kirby in Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019)
Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
6.5
  • Kal
  • 2019

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Actor

  • Young Rock (2021)
    Young Rock
    8.1
    TV Series
    • The Wild Samoans
    • Afa Anoa'i
    • 2021–2023
  • Paper Champions (2020)
    Paper Champions
    5.6
    • Wade
    • 2020
  • Jay Laga'aia, Nathaniel Lees, Shavaughn Ruakere, Ray Liufau, Fasitua Amosa, John Tui, Xavier Horan, Sateki Finau-Baas, Duane Evans Jr., and Uli Latukefu in The Legend of Baron To'a (2020)
    The Legend of Baron To'a
    6.4
    • Baron To'a
    • 2020
  • Jake Ryan in Savage (2019)
    Savage
    6.2
    • Moses
    • 2019
  • Ryan Reynolds, Jason Statham, Idris Elba, Dwayne Johnson, Eiza González, and Vanessa Kirby in Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019)
    Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
    6.5
    • Kal
    • 2019
  • Woody Harrelson, Paul Bettany, Thandiwe Newton, Donald Glover, Alden Ehrenreich, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Emilia Clarke, Charlotte Louise, and Joonas Suotamo in Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)
    Solo: A Star Wars Story
    6.9
    • Korso
    • 2018
  • Rey (2017)
    Rey
    8.4
    Short
    • Wade
    • 2017
  • Born to Dance (2015)
    Born to Dance
    5.3
    • Zack
    • 2015
  • Tatau (2015)
    Tatau
    6.0
    TV Mini Series
    • Steamroller Biker
    • 2015
  • Martin Freeman in Hobitti - Viiden armeijan taistelu (2014)
    Hobitti - Viiden armeijan taistelu
    7.4
    • Bolg
    • 2014
  • Jeff Szusterman, Erika Fong, Hector David Jr., Alexander P. Heartman, Brittany Anne Pirtle, and Najee De-Tiege in Power Rangers Samurai (2011)
    Power Rangers Samurai
    5.1
    TV Series
    • Pestilox (voice)
    • 2012
  • Nothing Trivial (2011)
    Nothing Trivial
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Sonny
    • 2012
  • Battleship (2012)
    Battleship
    5.8
    • Chief Petty Officer Walter 'The Beast' Lynch
    • 2012
  • Alix Bushnell, Anna Hutchison, Jay Ryan, and Bronwyn Turei in Go Girls (2009)
    Go Girls
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Timbo
    • 2009–2012
  • Billy (2011)
    Billy
    6.5
    TV Movie
    • Avondale Barman
    • 2011

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  • Height
    • 1.83 m
  • Born
    • June 11, 1975
    • Auckland, New Zealand
  • Spouse
    • LiyahJanuary 28, 2002 - present (3 children)

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