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Born on July 27, 1968 in Rotorua, New Zealand, Cliff Curtis is a film actor, film producer and television actor. As of 2026, Cliff Curtis is 58 years old. Education on record includes Western Heights High School and John Paul College, Rotorua.
My Take
Cliff Curtis fascinates me as one of cinema's great chameleons. A Maori actor from Rotorua, New Zealand, he broke through in Once Were Warriors after debuting in The Piano, yet what strikes me is his refusal to be boxed in. Hollywood has cast him as Mexican, Arab, Colombian, almost anyone, and he disappears into each role with unnerving ease. To me that versatility is both a survival skill and a quiet act of resistance, turning identity into range rather than limitation. As a producer he also champions stories from home. I respect performers who work this steadily and selflessly across decades.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Cliff Curtis
- Name (Japanese)
- クリフ・カーティス
- Reading
- くりふ・かーてぃす
- Born
- July 27, 1968 (age 58)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Monkey
- Origin
- Rotorua, New Zealand
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / film producer / television actor
2. Background
- High school
- Western Heights High School
- University
- John Paul College, Rotorua
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Cliff Curtis born?
Born July 27, 1968 (age 58).
Where is Cliff Curtis from?
Cliff Curtis is from Rotorua, New Zealand.
What does Cliff Curtis do?
Cliff Curtis works as actor, film actor, film producer, television actor.
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