Temuera Morrison has long been associated with Star Wars movies and TV shows, appearing in several roles across the franchise’s long-standing history. Morrison, in fact, first appeared in Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones as Jango Fett, the Mandalorian considered to be one of the best bounty hunters in the galaxy and the genetic template for the beloved Clone Troopers. Since then, Morrison has secured a place for himself in the Star Wars franchise, having taken on the role of Boba Fett, first in Empire Strikes Back through a retro-edit (as outlined by Screen Rant), and then, more recently and popularly, in The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett.
The Fetts and the Clones, of course, are not the only significant roles Morrison has played. The actor has appeared in several culturally significant movies throughout his career. From Moana to Barb Wire, Morrison has demonstrated versatility in his talent. Here are his best performances, ranked.
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7 Tracker
Kaleidoscope Entertainment
Tracker is set in the 1990s and tells the story of a war veteran and immigrant to New Zealand, who is hired to track down a man who is wanted for the murder of a British soldier. Morrison stars as Kereama, a man who is wanted for the murder but is actually innocent. It’s a strong performance from earlier in Morrison’s career.
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6 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
20th Century Fox
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith sees Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) and Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) rescue Chancellor Palpatine (Ian McDiarmid) from General Grievous, the commander of the droid armies. Morrison reprised his role through the clones that share Jango Fett’s likeness, creating a unique addition to the Star Wars franchise.
5 Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
Lucasfilm
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones is set ten years after the events of The Phantom Menace, and follows a movement encompassing hundreds of planets and alliances that poses a threat to the galaxy. The film saw Morrison star as Jango Fett, a beloved character in the franchise, and how he became the genetic template for the Clone Army.
4 The Beautiful Country
Sony Pictures Classics
The Beautiful Country tells the story of Binh, who leaves his home and flees Vietnam for America along with his younger brother in the hopes of finding his father. The film stars Damien Nguyen, Bai Ling, Nick Nolte, and Tim Roth. Morrison only has a small role in the film, but it’s an overall enjoyable viewing experience that is different to other films in his catalog.
3 Barb Wire
PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Barb Wire is an iconic film that sees Pamela Anderson as a nightclub owner who is also a mercenary in Stell Harbor, a free zone in the now fascist United States. The film focuses on a government plot that involves biological weapons. Barb becomes reunited with an ex-lover, Axel Hood (Morrison) for a lot of intense action. Both actors give great performances, which have now become a huge part of pop culture.
2 Moana
Disney
Disney’s Moana has been a huge success and introduces us to Moana, who meets the once powerful and mighty demigod, Maui, who guides her on her journey to become a master way-finder. They sail across the open ocean and encounter monsters and quests that challenge them from every angle. The film is visually stunning and balances the concept of responsibility with being exactly who you want to be. Morrison stars in a voice role as Chief Tui, Moana’s father. He is an intense character who is brought to life by Morrison’s talents.
1 The Mandalorian / The Book of Boba Fett
Lucasfilm / Disney
The Mandalorian is a Star Wars TV series that takes place five years after the events of Return of the Jedi, depicting the fall of the galactic empire. Streaming on Disney+, the series stars Pedro Pascal as the title character, a lone Mandalorian bounty hunter who goes on the run to protect “The Child”. The first season launched in 2019 with the release of Disney+, and it has recently been renewed for a third season, all of which have received strong critical acclaim. Morrison plays Boba Fett, lending his talents to another piece of the Star Wars franchise. Moreover, Morrison reprised his role in his own series The Book of Boba Fett, an extension of The Mandalorian.
