Te Kohe Tuhaka
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- April 8, 1982
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography
Devil in the Gat 2025
Producer
Kōkā 2025
as Marcus
The Convert 2024
as Captive Warrior, Producer
Maunga Cassino 2023
Actor, Producer
Washday 2022
as Whai
Destination Love 2022
as Leon
Great White 2021
as Benny
Love and Monsters 2020
as Tim
In Dark Places 2018
as Arepa
6 Days 2017
as Tak
Mahana 2016
as Caesar Poata
The Dead Lands 2014
as Wirepa
Sione's 2: Unfinished Business 2012
as Marcel
Billy 2011
as Tipene
Waitangi Day: What Really Happened 2011
as Te Manawa
- Stolen
Stolen 2010
as Warwick Morehu
Eruption 2009
as BJ
Tama Tū 2004
as Māori Battalion Soldier
Credits from TMDB.