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Te Kohe Tuhaka

Te Kohe Tuhaka

Birthday: 1982-04-08 | Place of Birth: Gisborne, New Zealand

Te Kohe Tuhaka is an acclaimed New Zealand actor, producer, and director of Ngāti Porou and Ngāi Tūhoe descent. Raised in a proud te reo Māori-speaking family, he trained at New Zealand's premier drama school, Toi Whakaari. He rose to prominence starring in the Taika Waititi short film Tama Tū and playing the ruthless warrior Wirepa in the hit action film The Dead Lands (as well as its AMC Shudder television adaptation). His diverse career spans Hollywood and Kiwi productions alike, with notable roles in Love and Monsters, The Convert (which he also co-produced), and starring alongside Jason Momoa in the series Chief of War.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2026
Baddies

as    Phil

2025
Kōkā

as    Marcus

2025
Chief of War

as    Nāmake

2024
The Convert

as    Captive Warrior

2022
Washday

as    Whai

2021
Great White

as    Benny

2021
Destination Love

as    Leon

2021
Vegas

as    Wiremu Poulan

2020
The Dead Lands

as    Waka Nuku Rau

2018
In Dark Places

as    Arepa

2014
The Dead Lands

as    Wirepa

2009
Eruption

as    BJ

2004
Tama Tū

as    Māori Battalion Soldier