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Oscar Kightley

Samoan-born New Zealand actor, television presenter, writer, journalist, director, and comedian.

  • Fame49.2
  • Momentum7.4
  • Wikipedia2.6K
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Born 1969 · age 57New Zealand
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    5 languages
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  • Age
    57
    Born 1969
  • Known for
    Moana
    2016
Summary
Updated 2026-06-26

Oscar Vai To'elau Kightley is a Samoan-New Zealand actor, television presenter, writer, journalist, director, and comedian. He acted in and co-wrote the successful 2006 film Sione's Wedding.

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  • Senior Pacific Artist Award
  • Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit
  • Arts Foundation of New Zealand
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49.2
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Momentum7.4
Historical5.6
Source confidence40.0
Completeness75.0
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