Portrait of John Bach

John Bach

Acting

Biography

John Bach (born 5 June 1946) is a British-born New Zealand actor who has acted on stage, television and film over a period of more than four decades. Though born in the United Kingdom, he has spent most of his career living and working in New Zealand. In 1997, his leading role as the titular detective character of Duggan was created for him, firstly in a couple of telemovies, then in a successful New Zealand series.

Born: June 5, 1946

Place of Birth: Cardiff, Wales, UK

Filmography

2022
2021
Under the Vines

as Don Silverton

2020
Reunion

as Jack

2018
Mistress, Mercy

as Judge Anderson

2016
Roman Empire

as Marcus Aurelius

2016
The Light Between Oceans

as Mayor Jock Johnson

2016
Judgement Tavern

as The Judge

2016
Jack Irish

as Senator Michael Longmore

2015
Gallipoli

as Sir Ian Hamilton

2014
Hope and Wire

as Vernon

2014
The Cure

as Lionel

2013
Wentworth

as Vinnie Holt

2010
Spartacus

as Magistrate Calavius

2008
The Hollow Men

as Michael Bassett (voice)

2007
My Name Is Bruce

as Shot in the Leg Guy

2005
Hercules

as Creon

2005
Kidnapped

as Cluny

2004
Ike: Countdown to D-Day

as Air Marshal Leigh-Mallory

1999
1999
Farscape

as Einstein

1998
1997
1994
The Man from Snowy River

as Dandy Jim O'Rourke

1994
The Last Tattoo

as Austen Leech

1993
CrimeBroker

as Frank MacPhee

1993
Typhon's People

as Daniel Harrington

1991
Heroes II: The Return

as Lt. Cmdr Donald 'Davo" Davidson

1991
Golden Fiddles

as Walter Balfour

1991
Old Scores

as Ewan Murray

1990
The Paper Man

as Philip Cromwell

1990
Blood Oath

as Major Roberts

1989
Georgia

as William Karlin

1988
The Heroes

as Donald Davidson

1986
1986
1984
1984
1984
Utu

as Belcher

1983
The Lost Tribe

as Edward / Max Scarry

1982
Bad Blood

as Bert Cropp

1982
1981
1980
Beyond Reasonable Doubt

as Detective Murray Jeffries

1977
Wild Man

as Barman