John Tui (pronounced two-we; born 11 June 1975) is a New Zealand actor of Tongan descent. He is known for his roles as Anubis "Doggie" Cruger in Power Rangers S.P.D. and as Daggeron in Power Rangers Mystic Force, both filmed in his native New Zealand. He has since transitioned to roles in Hollywood projects such as Hobbs & Shaw and Young Rock.
Personal life Tui was born on 11 June 1975 in Auckland and grew up in Manurewa. In 2002, he married Liyah. He has five children, including twin sons. His youngest was born the day after his 49th birthday.
Filmography Film Year Film Role Notes 2003 Leoleo io lou Uso Siaosi Cold Peas Michael Alternative Tasi 2006 Sione's Wedding Tavita 2012 Battleship Chief Petty Officer Walter "Beast" Lynch 2014 The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Bolg 2015 Born to Dance Zack 2018 Solo: A Star Wars Story Korso 2019 Hobbs & Shaw Kal Hobbs Savage Moses 2020 The Legend of Baron To'a Baron To'a 2026 Moana Chief Tui
Television Year Series Role Note 2005 Power Rangers S.P.D. Commander Anubis "Doggie" Cruger / Shadow RangerSergeant Silverback 38 episodes 2005 Mataku Bones Episode: "The Chosen Ones" 2006 Power Rangers Mystic Force Daggeron / Solaris Knight 19 episodes 2006 Outrageous Fortune Carlos Sevele Episode: "Thy Name Is Woman" 2009 Go Girls Timbo 32 episodes 2010 Shortland Street Dollar 10 episodes 2012 Power Rangers Super Samurai Pestilox Episode: "A Crack in the World" 2013 Shortland Street Travis Corfield Recurring role 2021–2023 Young Rock Afa Anoa'i Recurring role2024PlumBrickTV series 5 episodes
Short films Year Short Film Role 2001 Lying Flat Tom 2002 Kei Hea te Kuri? Toka Briefcase Big Boss What Bro? Semi Fepaki Semisi
Theatre Year Play Role 2002 Blood Wedding Woodcutter Big River Slave Julius Caesar Marcus Brutus 2003 Hamlet Servant to Claudius Never Long Gone Michael Othello Othello Gifted Tour – Wendel Father
Video games Year Title Role 2023 Overwatch 2 Mauga
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