Wi Kuki Kaa
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| Born | 16 December 1938 Rangitukia, New Zealand |
| Died | 19 February 2006 (aged 67) Wellington, New Zealand |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1971–2006 |
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Wi Kuki Kaa (16 December 1938 – 19 February 2006) was a New Zealand actor in film, theatre and television.
Career
Kaa featured in many films, including the lead role of Iwi in
Filmography
Film
- Inn of the Damned (1975) – Tom
- Utu (1983) – Wiremu
- The Bounty (1984) – King Tynah
- Kingpin (1985) – Mr Nathan
- Ngati (1987) – Iwi
- Linda's Body (1990, Short) – Hemi
- Te Rau (1991) – Rewi Marangai[1]
- Turangawaewae(2002) – Tiare (Koro)
- River Queen (2005) – Old Rangi
Television
- Homicide (1971) – Rollo
- Spyforce (1973) – Matthas / Hiromoto / Nikolu Yaratomo / Colonel Mayusaki / Sergeant Shikoya
- Silent Number (1974) – Tony
- Worzel Gummidge Down Under (1986–1987) – Travelling Scarecrow Maker
- The Diamond of Jeru (2001, TV Movie) – Inghai
- The Strip(2002) – Bible Bill
- Der Liebe entgegen (2002, TV Movie) – Henry Tufare
Family
Kaa was born in
Waiapu parish and his mother Hohipene Kaa (formerly Whaanga) was from Wairoa. He was one of 12 children. His siblings include: Keri Kaa, a writer and Māori language advocate; Hone Kaa, an Anglican church leader and child welfare advocate; and Arapera Blank, a writer and poet.[6]
References
- ^ OCLC 219583209.
- ^ "Ngati". New Zealand Film Commission. Retrieved 22 November 2019.
- scoop.co.nz. 20 February 2006. Retrieved 23 August 2009.
- ^ "Little Things | Music Video". NZ On Screen. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
- ^ "Obituary: Wi Kuki Kaa". NZ Herald. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
- ^ "Wi Kuka Kaa - Biography". NZ on Screen. Retrieved 10 April 2016.
External links
- Wi Kuki Kaa at IMDb
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