John Tui
Biography
John Tui is a New Zealand actor born on 11 June 1975 in Auckland, New Zealand. He is known for his supporting roles in various films, including a role in Disney's live-action adaptation of Moana, where he plays the character Chief Tui. Tui also appeared in the 2021-22 NBC sitcom Young Rock, where he portrayed Afa Anoa'i. As an actor, he has accumulated 19 known credits.
Career overview
John Tui is a New Zealand actor known for his various supporting roles in locally filmed blockbuster films. He has also appeared in a 2021-2022 NBC sitcom, playing the role of Afa Anoi.
In addition to his work in film and television, John Tui has been involved in a 2026 live-action adaptation of Moana, where he portrayed the character of Chief Tui.
John Tui's acting career has spanned multiple projects, with a total of 19 known credits.
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- Moana (2026) as Chief Tui
- Plum (2024) as Brick
- Young Rock (2021) as Afa Anoa'i
- The Legend of Baron To'a (2020) as Baron To'a
- Paper Champions (2020) as Wade
- Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019) as Kal
- Savage (2019) as Moses
- Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) as Korso
- Rey (2017) as Wade
- Born to Dance (2015) as Zack
- The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014) as Bolg
- Battleship (2012) as Chief Petty Officer Walter "The Beast" Lynch
- Billy (2011) as Avondale Barman
- Sione's Wedding (2006) as Tavita
- Power Rangers Mystic Force: Broken Spell (2006) as Daggeron
- Power Rangers Mystic Force: Dark Wish (2006) as Daggeron
- Power Rangers S.P.D.: Joining Forces (2005) as Doggie Cruger
- Power Rangers S.P.D.: Zapped (2005) as Doggie Cruger
- Power Rangers (1993) as Daggeron
- Power Rangers (1993) as Doggie Cruger