John Bach

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John Bach

Acting 80 June 5, 1946

Cardiff, Wales, UK

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 Kin…

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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

8.5 2003 Movie
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

8.4 2002 Movie
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

6.6 2008 Movie
Spartacus

Spartacus

8.0 2010 TV Show
The Light Between Oceans

The Light Between Oceans

7.1 2016 Movie
Farscape

Farscape

7.9 1999 TV Show
Legend of the Seeker

Legend of the Seeker

7.5 2008 TV Show
Wentworth

Wentworth

8.0 2013 TV Show
The Lost World

The Lost World

7.2 1999 TV Show
My Name Is Bruce

My Name Is Bruce

5.8 2007 Movie
Roman Empire

Roman Empire

7.0 2016 TV Show
The Man from Snowy River

The Man from Snowy River

7.1 1994 TV Show

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2026
    Man of Valor

    Movie General Horrocks (Elder)

  2. 2026
    Holy Days

    Movie Bishop Chaytor

  3. 2022
    The Ballad of Maddog Quinn

    Movie Grandpa quinn

  4. 2021
    Under the Vines

    TV show Don Silverton

  5. 2020
    Reunion

    Movie Jack

  6. 2018
    Mistress, Mercy

    Movie Judge Anderson

  7. 2016
    Roman Empire

    TV show Marcus Aurelius

  8. 2016
    The Light Between Oceans

    Movie Mayor Jock Johnson

  9. 2016
    Judgement Tavern

    Movie The Judge

  10. 2016
    Jack Irish

    TV show Senator Michael Longmore

  11. 2015
    Gallipoli

    TV show Sir Ian Hamilton

  12. 2014
    Hope and Wire

    TV show Vernon

  13. 2014
    The Cure

    Movie Lionel

  14. 2013
    Wentworth

    TV show Vinnie Holt

  15. 2011
    Rest for the Wicked

    Movie Frank

  16. 2010
    This Is Not My Life

    TV show

More credits
  1. 2010
    Spartacus

    TV show Magistrate Calavius

  2. 2009
    Piece of My Heart

    Movie Mike

  3. 2008
    Legend of the Seeker

    TV show Herald

  4. 2008
    The Hollow Men

    Movie Michael Bassett (voice)

  5. 2008
    The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

    Movie British Homeguard 1

  6. 2007
    My Name Is Bruce

    Movie Shot in the Leg Guy

  7. 2006
    The Lost Children

    TV show

  8. 2005
    Hercules

    TV show Creon

  9. 2005
    Kidnapped

    TV show

  10. 2004
    Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars

    TV show Einstein

  11. 2004
    Ike: Countdown to D-Day

    Movie Air Marshal Leigh-Mallory

  12. 2003
    The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

    Movie Madril

  13. 2002
    The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

    Movie Madril

  14. 1999
    The Lost World

    TV show Balar

  15. 1999
    Farscape

    TV show Einstein

  16. 1998
    The Day of the Roses

    TV show Tom Weir

  17. 1997
    Duggan

    TV show

  18. 1997
    20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

    TV show Thierry Arronax

  19. 1995
    Mysterious Island

    TV show Captain Nemo

  20. 1994
    The Man from Snowy River

    TV show Dandy Jim O'Rourke

  21. 1994
    The Last Tattoo

    Movie Austen Leech

  22. 1993
    The Feds

    TV show Commander Rainer Bass

  23. 1993
    The Sound and the Silence: The Alexander Graham Bell Story

    Movie Alexander Graham Bell

  24. 1993
    CrimeBroker

    Movie Frank MacPhee