John Bach

Acting

John Bach

Born 5 June 1946 · Cardiff, Wales, UK · 80

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.

Known for

Highlights

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King2003 · Film · Madril
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers2002 · Film · Madril
Spartacus2010 · Series · Magistrate Calavius
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian2008 · Film · British Homeguard 1
The Light Between Oceans2016 · Film · Mayor Jock Johnson
Farscape1999 · Series · Einstein

Filmography

Movies

38 films

Man of Valor2026 · Film · General Horrocks (Elder)
Holy Days2026 · Film · Bishop Chaytor
The Ballad of Maddog Quinn2022 · Film · Grandpa quinn
Reunion2020 · Film · Jack
Mistress, Mercy2018 · Film · Judge Anderson
The Light Between Oceans2016 · Film · Mayor Jock Johnson
Judgement Tavern2016 · Film · The Judge
The Cure2014 · Film · Lionel
Rest for the Wicked2011 · Film · Frank
Piece of My Heart2009 · Film · Mike
The Hollow Men2008 · Film · Michael Bassett (voice)
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian2008 · Film · British Homeguard 1
The Tattooist2007 · Film · Lazlo McFadden
My Name Is Bruce2007 · Film · Shot in the Leg Guy
Ike: Countdown to D-Day2004 · Film · Air Marshal Leigh-Mallory
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King2003 · Film · Madril
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers2002 · Film · Madril
The Last Tattoo1994 · Film · Austen Leech
The Sound and the Silence: The Alexander Graham Bell Story1993 · Film · Alexander Graham Bell
CrimeBroker1993 · Film · Frank MacPhee
Typhon's People1993 · Film · Daniel Harrington
Old Scores1991 · Film · Ewan Murray
Blood Oath1990 · Film · Major Roberts
Georgia1989 · Film · William Karlin
The Ray Bradbury Theater: A Sound of Thunder1989 · Film · Travis
The Heroes1988 · Film · Donald Davidson
Pallet on the Floor1986 · Film · Jack Voot
Other Halves1984 · Film · Jim
Heart of the Stag1984 · Film · Shearer
Nearly No Christmas1983 · Film · King Penguin
The Lost Tribe1983 · Film · Edward / Max Scarry
Utu1983 · Film · Belcher
Bad Blood1982 · Film · Bert Cropp
Carry Me Back1982 · Film
Battletruck1982 · Film · Bone
Goodbye Pork Pie1981 · Film · Snout
Beyond Reasonable Doubt1980 · Film · Detective Murray Jeffries
Wild Man1977 · Film · Barman

Filmography

Series

22 shows

Under the Vines2021 · Series · Don Silverton
Roman Empire2016 · Series · Marcus Aurelius
Jack Irish2016 · Series · Senator Michael Longmore
Gallipoli2015 · Series · Sir Ian Hamilton
Hope and Wire2014 · Series · Vernon
Wentworth2013 · Series · Vinnie Holt
This Is Not My Life2010 · Series
Spartacus2010 · Series · Magistrate Calavius
Legend of the Seeker2008 · Series · Herald
Hercules2005 · Series · Creon
Kidnapped2005 · Series
Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars2004 · Series · Einstein
The Lost World1999 · Series · Balar
Farscape1999 · Series · Einstein
The Day of the Roses1998 · Series · Tom Weir
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea1997 · Series · Thierry Arronax
Mysterious Island1995 · Series · Captain Nemo
The Man from Snowy River1994 · Series · Dandy Jim O'Rourke
Heroes II: The Return1991 · Series · Lt. Cmdr Donald 'Davo" Davidson
Golden Fiddles1991 · Series · Walter Balfour
The Paper Man1990 · Series · Philip Cromwell
The Great Bookie Robbery1986 · Series · Mike Power