Once Were Warriors (1994) featured a cast of 17 tracked actors. Of these, 8 (89%) are still alive today and 1 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Ian Mune, age 85. This film starred Rena Owen and Temuera Morrison.
89% still with us· verified cast47% of full cast · incl. 8 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 89% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 63 yrs
Deaths by Year
2022
Cast17 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1994 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rena Owen Beth Heke | Beth Heke | Living | 22/07/1962 | 64 | — | 32 |
 Temuera Morrison Jake Heke | Jake Heke | Living | 26/12/1960 | 65 | — | 34 |
 Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell Grace Heke | Grace Heke | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Julian Arahanga Nig Heke | Nig Heke | Living | 18/12/1972 | 53 | — | 22 |
 Taungaroa Emile Mark 'Boogie' Heke | Mark 'Boogie' Heke | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Rachael Morris Jr. Polly Heke | Polly Heke | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Joseph Kairau Huata Heke | Huata Heke | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Cliff Curtis Bully | Bully | Living | 27/07/1968 | 58 | — | 26 |
 Pete Smith Dooley | Dooley | Deceased | 07/08/1958 | 63 | 29/01/2022 | 36 |
 George Henare Bennett | Bennett | Living | 11/09/1945 | 81 | — | 49 |
 Mere Boynton Mavis | Mavis | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Shannon Williams Toot | Toot | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Calvin Tuteao Taka | Taka | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Ray Bishop King Hitter | King Hitter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Ian Mune Judge | Judge | Living | 01/01/1941 | 85 | — | 53 |
 Robert Pollock Policeman | Policeman | Living | 16/09/1951 | 75 | — | 43 |
Donald V. Allen Jake's Mate (as Donald Allen) | Jake's Mate (as Donald Allen) | Living | 15/01/1948 | 78 | — | 46 |