The Life And Times Of Temuera Morrison
Tem and son James go to Hollywood to meet with Tem's agent. When a Venice Beach fortune teller urges Tem to make changes, he decides he must network harder.
Meet the real person behind the public image in - 'The Life And Times Of Temuera Morrison'. Temuera Morrison is part of New Zealand's first family of entertainment. Nephew to Sir Howard Morrison, show business has always been in Tem's blood. Since earning national fame as Dr Ropata on Shortland Street, Tem won international acclaim as Jake the Muss in 'Once Were Warriors', and achieved sci-fi cult status as an intergalactic bounty hunter in the 'Star Wars' series. With roles alongside Hollywood greats such as Marlon Brando, Harrison Ford and Sandra Bullock, Tem's star was flying high, until the acting jobs dried up and times started to get tough. 'The Life And Times Of Temuera Morrison' shows Tem at home in Rotorua, overseas, engaging with whanau, friends, film makers and fans.
Primary Title
- The Life And Times Of Temuera Morrison
Date Broadcast
- Wednesday 13 November 2013
Start Time
- 20 : 00
Finish Time
- 20 : 30
Duration
- 30:00
Series
- 1
Episode
- 2
Channel
- TV One
Broadcaster
- Television New Zealand
Programme Description
- Meet the real person behind the public image in - 'The Life And Times Of Temuera Morrison'. Temuera Morrison is part of New Zealand's first family of entertainment. Nephew to Sir Howard Morrison, show business has always been in Tem's blood. Since earning national fame as Dr Ropata on Shortland Street, Tem won international acclaim as Jake the Muss in 'Once Were Warriors', and achieved sci-fi cult status as an intergalactic bounty hunter in the 'Star Wars' series. With roles alongside Hollywood greats such as Marlon Brando, Harrison Ford and Sandra Bullock, Tem's star was flying high, until the acting jobs dried up and times started to get tough. 'The Life And Times Of Temuera Morrison' shows Tem at home in Rotorua, overseas, engaging with whanau, friends, film makers and fans.
Episode Description
- Tem and son James go to Hollywood to meet with Tem's agent. When a Venice Beach fortune teller urges Tem to make changes, he decides he must network harder.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- Television Vault
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Reality television programs
- Actors--New Zealand
Genres
- Biography
- Reality
Contributors
- Temuera Morrison (Subject)
- Black Inc Media (Production Unit)
- NZ On Air (Funder)
Subjects
- Reality television programs
- Actors--New Zealand