Temuera Morrison, a New Zealand actor of Māori descent, whose global recognition soared when he entered the Star Wars universe, first appearing as bounty hunter Jango Fett in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002). His role as the genetic template and likeness for every Clone Trooper in the Star Wars Universe has laid the foundation for his later portrayal of Boba Fett, a fan-favorite character he reprised in The Mandalorian (2019–2020) and headlined in The Book of Boba Fett (2021). Morrison also appeared in Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022) and Ahsoka (2023).
Beyond Star Wars, Morrison has showcased his range in films like The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996), Speed 2: Cruise Control (1997), and Green Lantern (2011). He also starred in New Zealand productions such as Tracker (2010) and Mahana (2016). On television, he appeared in Frontier (2016–2018) and lent his voice to Moana and Moana 2 (2016) as Chief Tui, connecting with his Polynesian roots. Most recently, Morrison played Tom Curry in Aquaman (2018), Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023), and The Flash (2023) in the DC Extended Universe.
It was Morrision’s portrayal of Jake “The Muss” Heke in the gritty drama Once Were Warriors (1994) that catapulted him to international acclaim. His raw, powerful performance as the troubled patriarch showcased his ability to navigate complex, emotionally charged roles, earning him critical praise and establishing him as a leading figure in New Zealand cinema.