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Jonah Lomu(1975-2015)

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Jonah Lomu was born on 12 May 1975 in Auckland, New Zealand. He was an actor, known for Shortland Street (1992), A Question of Sport (1970) and River Deep, Mountain High: James Nesbitt in New Zealand (2013). He was married to Nadene Quirk, Fiona Taylor and Tanya Rutter. He died on 18 November 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand.
BornMay 12, 1975
DiedNovember 18, 2015(40)
BornMay 12, 1975
DiedNovember 18, 2015(40)
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Known for

Shortland Street (1992)
Shortland Street
4.7
TV Series
  • Rugby Player
Paddy McGuinness in A Question of Sport (1970)
A Question of Sport
6.3
TV Series
  • Self
River Deep, Mountain High: James Nesbitt in New Zealand (2013)
River Deep, Mountain High: James Nesbitt in New Zealand
8.5
  • Self
  • 2013
Anger Within: Jonah Lomu - A Rugby Legend
7.8
  • Self
  • 2014

Credits

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Actor

  • Shortland Street (1992)
    Shortland Street
    4.7
    TV Series
    • Rugby Player
    • 1994

Personal details

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  • Height
    • 6′ 5″ (1.96 m)
  • Born
    • May 12, 1975
    • Auckland, New Zealand
  • Died
    • November 18, 2015
    • Auckland, New Zealand
  • Spouses
      Nadene Quirk2012 - November 18, 2015 (his death, 2 children)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Portrayal
    • 1 Interview

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Jonah turned down a multi-million dollar offer to play American football.
  • Quotes
    For me to get through the toughest periods in my life, I had to look within to find the energy to do it. I don't give up. Never have. Never will.
  • Trademark
    Has his playing number (11) shaved into his eye brow

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