Cliff Curtis Biography
Cliff Curtis is a New Zealand actor who is the co-owner of the independent New Zealand production company Whenua Films. His film credits include Once Were Warriors, Three Kings, The Dark Horse, and Doctor Sleep (2019). For his role in The Dark Horse, he won the Asia Pacific Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actor. Curtis portrayed Travis Manawa in the series Fear the Walking Dead from 2015-2017.
Born in Rotorua, Curtis studied mau rākau, a traditional Māori from taiaha fighting which natured his abilities as a performer in kapa haka. He later performed as a breakdancer and competitively in rock ‘n’ roll dance competitions. For his education, he studied at Edmund Rice College and later graduated from Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School with a Diploma in Acting.
He started acting in amateur productions of musicals Fiddler on the Roof and Man of La Mancha. His first feature film role was a small part in the Oscar-nominated Jane Campion film The Piano. He garnered attention in the film Once Were Warriors. In 2000, he starred as Billy Williams in Jubilee.
Later in 2004, he formed the independent film production company Whenua with producer Ainsley Gardiner. From the start, the company’s main goal has been to support the growth of the New Zealand indigenous film-making scene and support local short filmmakers. The company has produced several shorts under the new banner, notably Two Cars, One night.
Some of his recent film credits include Fear the Walking dead where he was cast as Travis Manawa, Avatar: The Way of Water where he was cast as Tonowari, and Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw where he was cast as Jonah Hobbs. He was also cast as daredevil flight medic Reuben in the NBC TV drama Trauma.
Cliff Curtis Age
How old is Curtis? Curtis is 55 years old as of 2023. He was born Clifford Vivian Devon Curtis on July 27, 1968, in Rotorua, New Zealand. In addition, he celebrates his birthday on July 27 every year and his zodiac is Leo.
Cliff Curtis Height
Curtis stands at an average height of 6 feet 1 inch and is of moderate weight weighing 79 kg (174 lbs).
Cliff Curtis Family
Curtis is one of eight children of George. He lost his mother when he was 3. Cliff is of Maori descent and his tribal affiliations are Te Arawa and Ngati Hauiti.
Cliff Curtis Wife
Curtis is a married man. He married his wife in 2009 in a private wedding attended by family and friends. Unfortunately, he has not shared detailed information about his wife which includes her name, age, and profession. Together with his wife, they are blessed with four children but not much is known about them.
Cliff Curtis Net Worth
Curtis has an estimated net worth of $3 Million which includes his assets and income all attributed to his successful career as an actor.