Manu Tupou

Manu Tupou

Deceased · Born: Jan 5, 1935 · Died: Jun 5, 2004

Personal Details

BornJan 5, 1935 Lomaloma, Lau, Fiji

Biography

Manu Tupou, a renowned actor and writer, was born on January 5, 1935, in the picturesque village of Lomaloma, situated within the picturesque archipelago of Lau, a region in the Republic of Fiji, a Pacific island nation known for its lush tropical forests, pristine beaches, and rich cultural heritage.

Tupou's professional career spanned several decades, during which he appeared in a variety of films and television shows, including the 1999 crime drama Payback, the 1999 psychological thriller The Process, and the 1966 television series Hawaii, a historical drama that explored the lives of the people of the Hawaiian Islands during the 19th century.

Throughout his life, Tupou was dedicated to his craft, bringing depth and nuance to each of his characters, and leaving a lasting impact on the entertainment industry. His passing on June 5, 2004, in Los Angeles, California, USA, was mourned by his fans and colleagues alike, who remembered him as a talented and dedicated artist.

Career

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1995
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1994
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1992
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1991
Bare Essentials
Bare Essentials as Emile / Rental Boats
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1990
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1987
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1980
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1979
Hurricane
Hurricane as Samolo
{"id":10241,"title":"Police Story","year":1976,"character":"Tom Shazaki","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/police-story","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10241.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10241.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
Police Story
Police Story as Tom Shazaki
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1974
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1970
A Man Called Horse
A Man Called Horse as Yellow Hand
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1969
The Extraordinary Seaman
The Extraordinary Seaman as Seaman 1 / C Lightfoot Star
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1966
Hawaii
Hawaii as Keoki