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Lani John Tupu

Acting Born Nov 4, 1955 Auckland, New Zealand 31 credits
31
Total Credits
1988–2024
37 Years Career Span
16
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Lani John Tupu works in acting. Born November 4, 1955 in Auckland, New Zealand. Archytele tracks 31 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

Superman vs. The Elite

as David Simpson

Preacher

as New Zealand Grail Member

Rush

as Pell Fisher
Film

The Condemned

as El Salvador Warden

Raven

as Patrick's Lover
Film

Life Is a Long Quiet River

as Captain Bialar Crais / Pilot
Film

The World of Apu

as Capicotchi
Film

The World of Apu

as Prince Apep's Slave
Film

The World of Apu

as Chief Guide
Film

The World of Apu

as Tolmac

The Benny Hill Show

as River Guide
Film

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

as Idris Karya

Frequent co-stars

Wayne Pygram 2 shared titles
Tammy Macintosh 2 shared titles
Ben Browder 1 shared title
Claudia Black 1 shared title
Jonathan Hardy 1 shared title
Anthony Simcoe 1 shared title
Gigi Edgley 1 shared title
Virginia Hey 1 shared title
Paul Goddard 1 shared title
Melissa Jaffer 1 shared title

Career timeline

The Jury: Death on the Staircase
Mud Crab · Health and Safety
Wakefield
Reef Break
Fighting Season
Preacher
Marla
Robotropolis
Broken Hill
Rush
The Condemned
Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars
Liquid Bridge
LantanaFarscape UndressedThe Finder
Green Sails
FarscapeThe Lost WorldThe Lost WorldThe Lost WorldThe Lost World
Heart of Fire
Tala Pasifika - Talk of the Town · Director
The Feds
Police RescuePolice Rescue
The Punisher
Mission: ImpossibleSend a Gorilla

Full Filmography

31 titles
  • The Jury: Death on the Staircase (2024) as Defence Barrister
  • Mud Crab (2022) Health and Safety
  • Wakefield (2021) as Baz's Neighbour
  • Reef Break (2019) as Denian
  • Fighting Season (2018) as David Simpson
  • Preacher (2016) as New Zealand Grail Member
  • Marla (2012) as Carlos
  • Robotropolis (2011) as Gordon Standish
  • Broken Hill (2009) as Maestro Pindari (voice)
  • Rush (2008) as Pell Fisher
  • The Condemned (2007) as El Salvador Warden
  • Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars (2004) as Pilot
  • Liquid Bridge (2003) as Sharky Garcia
  • Lantana (2001) as Patrick's Lover
  • Farscape Undressed (2001)
  • The Finder (2001) as Lyle Riskin
  • Green Sails (2000) as CCT Negotiator
  • Farscape (1999) as Captain Bialar Crais / Pilot
  • The Lost World (1999) as Capicotchi
  • The Lost World (1999) as Prince Apep's Slave
  • The Lost World (1999) as Chief Guide
  • The Lost World (1999) as Tolmac
  • The Lost World (1999) as River Guide
  • Heart of Fire (1997) as Roger Parks
  • Tala Pasifika - Talk of the Town (1995) Director
  • The Feds (1993) as Idris Karya
  • Police Rescue (1991) as David Goldberg
  • Police Rescue (1991) as David
  • The Punisher (1989) as Laccone
  • Mission: Impossible (1988) as Michael Otagi
  • Send a Gorilla (1988) as Ian Hunter

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Lani John Tupu best known for?

Lani John Tupu is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Superman vs. The Elite (2012), Preacher (2016), Rush (2008), The Condemned (2007).

When and where was Lani John Tupu born?

Lani John Tupu was born on November 4, 1955 in Auckland, New Zealand.

How many credits does Lani John Tupu have?

Lani John Tupu has accumulated over 31 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1988 to 2024.