John Banas
Birthday: | Place of Birth: Wellington, New ZealandJohn Banas is a New Zealander writer, director, actor and teacher who has, for over forty years, worked extensively in New Zealand, Australia and the United States. He began as an actor, writer and director in Kiwi theatre during the 1970s, Banas increasingly focused on dramatic writing for television from the 80s on. After relocating to Australia, he established himself as a prolific TV screenwriter with a string of iconic shows, including Blue Heelers and City Homicide. His many New Zealand scripts include Bombshell and award-winning telemovies Siege and How to Murder Your Wife.
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Known For
Acting
Year
Title
Role
2025
Packed Away
as Dad / Clown Dad
1983
Nearly No Christmas
as Patch
1982
Bad Blood
as Macko Hager
1982
Battletruck
as Reuben
