
John Bach
Acting
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.
TV Shows(26)

Under the Vines
Don Silverton
2021

Roman Empire
Marcus Aurelius
2016

Jack Irish
Senator Michael Longmore
2016

Gallipoli
Sir Ian Hamilton
2015

Hope and Wire
Vernon
2014

Wentworth
Vinnie Holt
2013

This Is Not My Life
2010

Spartacus
Magistrate Calavius
2010

Legend of the Seeker
Herald
2008
The Lost Children
2006

Hercules
Creon
2005

Kidnapped
2005

Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars
Einstein
2004

The Lost World
Balar
1999

Farscape
Einstein
1999

The Day of the Roses
Tom Weir
1998
Duggan
1997

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Thierry Arronax
1997

Mysterious Island
Captain Nemo
1995

The Man from Snowy River
Dandy Jim O'Rourke
1994
The Feds
Commander Rainer Bass
1993

Heroes II: The Return
Lt. Cmdr Donald 'Davo" Davidson
1991

Golden Fiddles
Walter Balfour
1991

The Paper Man
Philip Cromwell
1990

The Great Bookie Robbery
Mike Power
1986
The Governor
John Sheehan
1977
Movies(40)

Sgt. Haane
General Horrocks (Elder)
2026

Holy Days
Bishop Chaytor
2026

The Ballad of Maddog Quinn
Grandpa quinn
2022

Reunion
Jack
2020

Mistress, Mercy
Judge Anderson
2018

The Light Between Oceans
Mayor Jock Johnson
2016

Judgement Tavern
The Judge
2016

The Cure
Lionel
2014

Rest for the Wicked
Frank
2011

Piece of My Heart
Mike
2009

The Hollow Men
Michael Bassett (voice)
2008

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
British Homeguard 1
2008

My Name Is Bruce
Shot in the Leg Guy
2007

Kidnapped
Cluny
2005

Ike: Countdown to D-Day
Air Marshal Leigh-Mallory
2004

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Madril
2003

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Madril
2002

The Last Tattoo
Austen Leech
1994

The Sound and the Silence: The Alexander Graham Bell Story
Alexander Graham Bell
1993

CrimeBroker
Frank MacPhee
1993

Typhon's People
Daniel Harrington
1993

Old Scores
Ewan Murray
1991

Blood Oath
Major Roberts
1990

Georgia
William Karlin
1989

The Ray Bradbury Theater: A Sound of Thunder
Travis
1989

The Heroes
Donald Davidson
1988

Pallet on the Floor
Jack Voot
1986

Other Halves
Jim
1984

Heart of the Stag
Shearer
1984

Utu
Belcher
1984
Wild Horses
Jack
1984

Nearly No Christmas
King Penguin
1983

The Lost Tribe
Edward / Max Scarry
1983

Bad Blood
Bert Cropp
1982

Carry Me Back
1982

Battletruck
Bone
1982

Goodbye Pork Pie
Snout
1981

Beyond Reasonable Doubt
Detective Murray Jeffries
1980
The Mad Dog Gang Meets Rotten Fred and Ratsguts
Wilkie
1978

Wild Man
Barman
1977