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John Banas

Writing
Wellington, New Zealand
John 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.
Known For 7 titles
E Street (1989) subtitle poster
E Street
1989 TV
as Zoran
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Rafferty's Rules (1987) subtitle poster
Rafferty's Rules
1987 TV
as Ken Bascomb
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Battletruck (1982) subtitle poster
Battletruck
1982 Movie
as Reuben
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Phone (1974) subtitle poster
Phone
1974 Movie
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Bad Blood (1982) subtitle poster
Bad Blood
1982 Movie
as Macko Hager
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Nearly No Christmas (1983) subtitle poster
Nearly No Christmas
1983 Movie
as Patch
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Packed Away (2025) subtitle poster
Packed Away
2025 Movie
as Dad / Clown Dad
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