Actor Peter Navy Tuiasosopo, renowned for his roles in 'Street Fighter' and 'Hawaii', passes away at the age of 61.
Meet the late Peter Navy Tuiasosopo, fondly remembered for his roles as Manumana "the Slender" in the sports film "Necessary Roughness" and E. Honda in "Street Fighter." Tragically, this talented actor passed away at the age of 61 due to heart complications in Phoenix, Arizona, on February 9. His son, Peter, shared heartfelt words on Facebook, expressing his family's deep sadness yet acknowledging his father's everlasting impact and spiritual presence.[1]
Kicking off his journey with a brief draft in the NFL, Peter Navy Tuiasosopo transitioned his talents to acting, first appearing in "Necessary Roughness" in 1991.[2] He then graced the screens of two episodes of the sitcom "Down the Shore" and the four-episode parody "Danger Theater" in 1993.[3] Following his contribution to "Street Fighter" in 1994, Tuiasosopo nabbed guest roles on various TV series such as "The Jamie Foxx Show," "Jenny," and "Silk Stalkings."[2]
In 2004, Tuiasosopo secured a regular role in the drama "Hawaii," airing for eight episodes.[2] Subsequent guest appearances included "NCIS," "Ray Donovan," "black-ish," and "New Girl." According to IMDb, his final on-screen role was in an episode of the "Magnum P.I." revival in 2021.[2]
Beyond television, Tuiasosopo showcased his versatility in films such as "12 Rounds" alongside John Cena, "The Fast and the Furious," "A Perfect Getaway," "Batman & Robin," "BASEketball," "Charlie's Angels," "Austin Powers in Goldfinger," and "The Scorpion King."[2]
Sources:[1] https://www.facebook.com/petermntuiasosopo/posts/3448755813818561[2] https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005675/[3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Tuiasosopo#Career
Despite his success in action-packed films like "Batman & Robin" and "The Scorpion King," Peter Tuiasosopo also had a notable role in the drama series "New Girl."[2] Furthermore, fans of procedural shows might recognize him from his appearances on "NCIS" and "Ray Donovan."[2]
