Temuera Derek Morrison MNZM is a New Zealand actor, with roles including the abusive Jake "the Muss" Heke in 1994's Once Were Warriors, and bounty hunter Jango Fett and the Clone Troopers in the Star Wars series. He also voiced Boba Fett in the 2004 special edition of Star W...
Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, Once Were Warriors, Green Lantern, Moana, Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, Hard Target 2, The Patriarch, Barb Wire, Speed 2: Cruise Control, Six Days, Seven Nights, What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?, Vertical Limit, The Marine 2, River...
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Sometimes I think, 'Oh, I wish I just had a nice job where you're getting a salary.' Just sometimes.
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I'm just a simple man trying to make his way in the universe.
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In the 1996 Queen's Birthday Honours, Morrison was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to drama.
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He said in 2010 that his role as Jake the Muss was a millstone round his neck.
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He started writing an autobiography in 2009, which he hoped would inspire others to reach for the stars.
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Messe Essen, Germany: Attended Star Wars Celebration Europe (July 26-28) [July 2013]
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Attended The Scandinavian Sci-Fi, Game & Film Convention in Malmö, Sweden (7-8 May). [May 2005]
December 2003 - New Zealand - While driving alone through the Manawatu, en route to the South Island for a holiday, he fell off his Harley Davidson motorcycle. He broke his leg in two places and spent five days in Palmerston North Hospital, where two pins were placed in his leg.
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Lived with New Zealand actress Angela Marie Dotchin for over 10 years. Currently lives with partner Peata Melbourne.