Wikipedia / John Tui
Wikipedia / John Tui
John Tui (pronounced two-we; born 11 June 1975) is a New Zealand actor of Tongan descent. He is known for his roles as Anubis "Doggie" Cruger in Power Rangers S.P.D. and as Daggeron in Power Rangers Mystic Force, both filmed in his native New Zealand. He has since transitioned to roles in Hollywood projects such as Hobbs & Shaw and Young Rock.
Personal life
Tui was born on 11 June 1975 in Auckland and grew up in Manurewa. In 2002, he married Liyah. He has five children, including twin sons. His youngest was born the day after his 49th birthday.
Filmography
Film
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
2003 | Leoleo io lou Uso | Siaosi | |
Cold Peas | Michael | ||
Alternative | Tasi | ||
2006 | Tavita | ||
2012 | Chief Petty Officer Walter "Beast" Lynch | ||
2014 | Bolg | ||
2015 | Zack | ||
2018 | Korso | ||
2019 | Kal Hobbs | ||
Savage | Moses | ||
2020 | The Legend of Baron To'a | Baron To'a | |
2026 | Chief Tui |
Television
Year | Series | Role | Note |
2005 | Commander Anubis "Doggie" Cruger / Shadow RangerSergeant Silverback | 38 episodes | |
2005 | Mataku | Bones | Episode: "The Chosen Ones" |
2006 | Daggeron / Solaris Knight | 19 episodes | |
2006 | Carlos Sevele | Episode: "Thy Name Is Woman" | |
2009 | Timbo | 32 episodes | |
2010 | Dollar | 10 episodes | |
2012 | Pestilox | Episode: "A Crack in the World" | |
2013 | Shortland Street | Recurring role | |
2021–2023 | Recurring role | ||
2024 | Brick | TV series 5 episodes |
Short films
Year | Short Film | Role |
2001 | Lying Flat | Tom |
2002 | Kei Hea te Kuri? | Toka |
Briefcase | Big Boss | |
What Bro? | Semi | |
Fepaki | Semisi |
Theatre
Year | Play | Role |
2002 | Woodcutter | |
Big River | Slave | |
Marcus Brutus | ||
2003 | Servant to Claudius | |
Never Long Gone | Michael | |
Othello | ||
Gifted Tour – Wendel | Father |
Video games
Year | Title | Role |
2023 | Mauga |
References
External links
https://web.archive.org/web/20060823180308/http://www.actors.co.nz/people/viewAnybody.aspx?anybodyId=615