Jay Laga'aia Movies and Career Information

Jay Laga'aia (born 10 September 1963 in Auckland, New Zealand) is an actor and singer. He is best known internationally for his role as Captain Typho in the films Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones and Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. Laga'aia is best known for his part on Australian children's TV show Playschool, and also for his role as Captain Typho in the films Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones and Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. He played the role of Draco in several episodes of the television series Xena: Warrior Princess. Laga'aia was a regular in Australian television shows Water Rats, Play School, Surprise Surprise, and a contestant on Celebrity Big Brother in 2002 and had a guest role as Gabriel in McLeod's Daughters. He is also known for his stage productions such as The Lion King. Laga'aia played the role of Judas in a 1994 production of Jesus Christ Superstar in New Zealand. In 2003, Laga'aia appeared in the first episode of New Zealand sports comedy television show Pulp Sport. Unfortunately during the basketball sketch, Laga'aia broke his knee cap in two places ending up in hospital for two days. This mishap delayed the filming