John Tui

John Tui (born June 11, 1975, in Auckland, New Zealand) is a New Zealand screen artist known for bringing physical presence and grounded emotion to blockbuster franchises and local hits alike. With a career spanning live-action and voice performance, he has become a familiar face to international audiences while remaining closely tied to Pacific and Kiwi storytelling.

Tui gained early recognition with genre favorites, including Power Rangers Mystic Force: Dark Wish as the heroic Daggeron. He later stepped into major studio productions such as Battleship, playing Chief Petty Officer Walter “The Beast” Lynch, and Solo: A Star Wars Story as Korso, showcasing a tough, charismatic screen energy.

His versatility extends to creature work and family animation. In The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies he portrayed the imposing Bolg, while Disney’s Moana introduced him to a new generation as the voice of Chief Tui. He also starred in New Zealand features like Born to Dance and Savage, adding depth to contemporary local cinema.

From franchise action in Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw to character-driven drama, John Tui continues to build a filmography defined by range, intensity, and cultural resonance.