After schooling, auditioned for Special Performing Arts Training Scheme; also worked with his uncle New Zealand entertainer Sir Howard Morrison

Hosted a local morning radio show

Early screen credit, small role in "Other Halves"

First feature lead, "Never Say Die"

Appeared on the New Zealand soap "Shortland Street"

Served as language advisor on Jane Campion's "The Piano"

Breakthrough screen role as the abusive husband Jake Heke in Lee Tamahori's "Once Were Warriors"

First US film, "Barbed Wire"

Had pivotal role in "Speed II: Cruise Control"

Reprised role of Jake Heke in the sequel "What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?"

Cast as Jango Fett in "Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones"

Portrayed Commander Cody in "Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith" the final installment of the saga