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John Bach

Actor

John Bach

Born June 5, 1946 in Cardiff, Wales, UK37 films

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.

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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.

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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King posterFirst watchThe Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King20038.5as MadrilAs armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world--and powerful, ancient forces of Light and Dark compete to determine the outcome--one member of the Fellowship of…View film

Essential films

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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers poster8.4The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers2002The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian poster6.6The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian2008The Light Between Oceans poster7.1The Light Between Oceans2016My Name Is Bruce poster5.8My Name Is Bruce2007Ike: Countdown to D-Day poster6.5Ike: Countdown to D-Day2004

Filmography

37 films as actor
  1. 2026Holy DaysBishop Chaytor
  2. 2022The Ballad of Maddog QuinnGrandpa quinn
  3. 2020ReunionJack
  4. 2018Mistress, MercyJudge Anderson
  5. 2016The Light Between OceansMayor Jock Johnson
  6. 2016Judgement TavernThe Judge
  7. 2014The CureLionel
  8. 2011Rest for the WickedFrank
  9. 2009Piece of My HeartMike
  10. 2008The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince CaspianBritish Homeguard 1
  11. 2007My Name Is BruceShot in the Leg Guy
  12. 2004Ike: Countdown to D-DayAir Marshal Leigh-Mallory
  13. 2003The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingMadril
  14. 2002The Lord of the Rings: The Two TowersMadril
  15. 1994The Last TattooAusten Leech
  16. 1993The Sound and the Silence: The Alexander Graham Bell StoryAlexander Graham Bell
  17. 1993CrimeBrokerFrank MacPhee
  18. 1993Typhon's PeopleDaniel Harrington
  19. 1991Old ScoresEwan Murray
  20. 1990Blood OathMajor Roberts
  21. 1989GeorgiaWilliam Karlin
  22. 1989The Ray Bradbury Theater: A Sound of ThunderTravis
  23. 1988The HeroesDonald Davidson
  24. 1986Pallet on the FloorJack Voot
  25. 1984Other HalvesJim
  26. 1984Heart of the StagShearer
  27. 1984Wild HorsesJack
  28. 1983Nearly No ChristmasKing Penguin
  29. 1983The Lost TribeEdward / Max Scarry
  30. 1983UtuBelcher
  31. 1982Bad BloodBert Cropp
  32. 1982Carry Me Back
  33. 1982BattletruckBone
  34. 1981Goodbye Pork PieSnout
  35. 1980Beyond Reasonable DoubtDetective Murray Jeffries
  36. 1978The Mad Dog Gang Meets Rotten Fred and RatsgutsWilkie
  37. 1977Wild ManBarman