John Tui

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, the SPD Shadow Ranger, in Power Rangers S.P.D. and as Daggeron, the Solaris Knight, in Power Rangers Mystic Force.

John Tui
Tui and Rihanna at the Battleship premiere, 2012
Born (1975-06-11) 11 June 1975
Auckland, New Zealand
Alma materUnitec's School of Performing and Screen Arts
OccupationActor
Years active2005–present
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Spouse(s)Liyah (four children)[1]

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.

Filmography

Film
YearFilmRoleNotes
2003Leoleo io lou UsoSiaosi
Cold PeasMichael
AlternativeTasi
2006Sione's WeddingTavita
2012BattleshipChief Petty Officer Walter "Beast" Lynch
2014The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five ArmiesBolg
2015Born to DanceZack
2018Solo: A Star Wars StoryKorso
2019Hobbs & ShawKal Hobbs[5]
2019‘’ Savages ‘’Moses} 2020The Legend of Baron To'aBaron To'a

Television
YearSeriesRoleNote
2005MatakuBonesThe Chosen Ones (1 episode)
2006Outrageous FortuneCarlos SeveleEpisode: "Thy Name Is Woman"
2005Power Rangers S.P.D.Commander Anubis "Doggie" Cruger / Shadow Ranger
Sergeant Silverback		38 episodes
2006Power Rangers Mystic ForceDaggeron / Solaris Knight19 episodes
2009Go GirlsTimbo32 episodes
2010Shortland StreetDollar10 episodes
2012Power Rangers Super SamuraiPestiloxA Crack in the World (1 episode)
2013Shortland StreetTravis CorfieldRecurring role
2021–PresentYoung Rock Afa Anoa'iRecurring Role

Short films
YearShort FilmRole
2001Lying FlatTom
2002Kei Hea te Kuri?Toka
BriefcaseBig Boss
What Bro?Semi
FepakiSemisi

Theatre
YearPlayRole
2002Blood WeddingWoodcutter
Big RiverSlave
Julius CaesarMarcus Brutus
2003HamletServant to Claudius
Never Long GoneMichael
OthelloOthello
Gifted Tour - WendelFather

References
  1. "Battleship, fame and family". 12 September 2012.
  2. "Born to Dance star John Tui's proudest project yet". Stuff.co.nz. 17 September 2015. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
  3. "John Tui Biography". nortoncinema.com. Retrieved 5 August 2019.
  4. "John Tui, Actor". nzonscreen.com. Retrieved 5 August 2019.
  5. "Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019)". IMDb. 2 August 2019. Retrieved 5 August 2019.

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