John Sumner
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".
Filmography (21 titles)
6.0ShowVegas
Lester Burton · 2021
6.1MovieThe Monster of Mangatiti
Malcolm · 2015
7.6ShowThe Brokenwood Mysteries
Chairman · 2014
7.5MovieDistrict 9
Les Feldman - MIL Engineer · 2009
The Eighth Blunder of the World
Self · 2006
6.9MovieKing Kong
Herb · 2005
MovieThe Present
Self · 2004
4.0MovieMaiden Voyage
Captain Ed Tessler · 2004
7.0MovieWhale Rider
Obstetrician · 2003
5.8MovieYou Wish!
Coach · 2003
6.3MovieAtomic Twister
Neville · 2002
6.3MovieThe Other Side of Heaven
President Stone · 2001
6.4MovieReady to Run
Supervisor Pete · 2000
7.5ShowJack of All Trades
2000
7.0MovieThe Frighteners
Deputy · 1996
7.6ShowXena: Warrior Princess
Lord Clairon · 1995
7.0ShowHercules: The Legendary Journeys
Spencius · 1995
6.1MovieHercules and the Lost Kingdom
Inn Owner · 1994
7.1ShowPower Rangers
Santa · 1993
5.6ShowThe Tommyknockers
Mr. Arberg · 1993
6.9ShowThe Ray Bradbury Theater
1985