Wi Kuki Kaa (16 December 1938 – 19 February 2006) was an acclaimed New Zealand actor in film, theatre and television. He was from the Maori tribes of Ngati Porou and Ngati Kahungunu.
Kaa featured in many films, including the lead role of 'Iwi' in Ngati (1987), written by Tama Poata and directed by Barry Barclay. Kaa won the "Best Film Performance, Male" at the 1988 New Zealand Film and TV Awards for this role. He also played a lead role in the film Utu (1983) directed by Geoff Murphy.Kaa also acted as the ADR artist for the 2003 short film, Two Cars, One Night. Kaa featured in the music video Little Things by Wellington roots dub band Trinity Roots. In 2006, Kaa died in Wellington aged 67.
Utu (1983), Wiremu
The Bounty (1984), King Tynah
Kingpin (1985), Mr Nathan
Ngati (1987), Iwi
Linda's Body (1990), Hemi
Te Rau (1991), Rewi
The Diamond of Jeru (2001), Inghai - TV film
Turangawaewae (2002), Tiare (Koro)
Der Liebe entgegen (2002), Henry Tufare - TV film
River Queen (2005), Old Rangi
Television roles
Homicide (1971), Rollo - one episode
Spyforce (1973), various characters - four episodes
Silent Number (1974), Tony - one episode
Worzel Gummidge Down Under (1986-1987), Travelling Scarecrow Maker - four episodes
The Strip (2002), Bible Bill - one episode
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