Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
October 14, 1951
Place of Birth:
Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK
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John Sumner
Biography
Having lived in England and South Africa (Cape Town) John arrived in New Zealand with his family at the age of 9. "They totally opposed apartheid, so we left." He started his career in Auckland at 19 performing live on Auckland's nightclub circuit. Within a few months he was appearing in local variety television shows and gaining a solid local following. Within two years he appeared in his first major stage show and shortly after began combining his club and television work with repertory theatre. He gained both popular and critical acclaim playing "Charlie Brown" in "You're a good man Charlie Brown".
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The Monster of Mangatiti | Malcolm |
| 2009 | District 9 | Les Feldman - MIL Engineer |
| 2006 | The Eighth Blunder of the World | Self |
| 2005 | King Kong | Herb |
| 2004 | Maiden Voyage | Captain Ed Tessler |
| 2004 | The Present | Self |
| 2003 | You Wish! | Coach |
| 2003 | Whale Rider | Obstetrician |
| 2002 | Atomic Twister | Neville |
| 2001 | The Other Side of Heaven | President Stone |
| 2000 | Ready to Run | Supervisor Pete |
| 1996 | The Frighteners | Deputy |
| Godplex | TV director extraordinaire |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Vegas | Lester Burton |
| 2014 | The Brokenwood Mysteries | Chairman |
| 2000 | Jack of All Trades | |
| 1995 | Xena: Warrior Princess | Lord Clairon |
| 1995 | Hercules: The Legendary Journeys | Spencius |
| 1995 | Hercules: The Legendary Journeys | Sheriff |
| 1995 | Hercules: The Legendary Journeys | Domesticles |
| 1995 | Hercules: The Legendary Journeys | Broteas |
| 1993 | Power Rangers | Santa |
| 1993 | Power Rangers | Fresno Bob |
| 1993 | Power Rangers | Santa Claus |
| 1993 | The Tommyknockers | Mr. Arberg |
| 1985 | The Ray Bradbury Theater |