John Bach

John Bach

Age 80 — born 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 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.

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56Credits26 TV · 30 films
1977–2026Years activefirst to latest
10.0 Highest ratedGolden Fiddles
6.9 Average ratingacross 51 titles

Top TV shows 26best John Bach shows

  1. 1Golden Fiddles posterGolden FiddlesWalter Balfour · 2 eps · 199110.0
  2. 2The Paper Man posterThe Paper ManPhilip Cromwell · 6 eps · 19909.0
  3. 3Spartacus posterSpartacusMagistrate Calavius · 5 eps · 20108.0
  4. 4Wentworth posterWentworthVinnie Holt · 2 eps · 20138.0
  5. 5Gallipoli posterGallipoliSir Ian Hamilton · 2015–2015 · Drama7.9
  6. 6Farscape posterFarscapeEinstein · 1 ep · 19997.9
  7. 7This is Not My Life posterThis is Not My LifeHarry Sheridan · 2010–2010 · Drama7.8
  8. 8Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars posterFarscape: The Peacekeeper WarsEinstein · 2 eps · 20047.7
  9. 9The Great Bookie Robbery posterThe Great Bookie RobberyMike Power · 3 eps · 19867.7
  10. 10Heroes II: The Return posterHeroes II: The ReturnLt. Cmdr Donald 'Davo" Davidson · 2 eps · 19917.5
  11. 11Legend of the Seeker posterLegend of the SeekerHerald · 1 ep · 20087.4
  12. 12The Lost World posterThe Lost WorldBalar · 1 ep · 19997.1
  13. 13Roman Empire posterRoman EmpireMarcus Aurelius · 6 eps · 20166.9
  14. 14The Day of the Roses posterThe Day of the RosesTom Weir · 2 eps · 19986.9
  15. 15Mysterious Island posterMysterious IslandCaptain Nemo · 23 eps · 19956.8
  16. 16The Man from Snowy River posterThe Man from Snowy RiverDandy Jim O'Rourke · 1 ep · 19946.8
  17. 17Kidnapped posterKidnapped3 eps · 20056.8
  18. 18Jack Irish posterJack IrishSenator Michael Longmore · 5 eps · 20166.7
  19. 1920,000 Leagues Under the Sea poster20,000 Leagues Under the SeaThierry Arronax · 2 eps · 19975.8
  20. 20Hercules posterHerculesCreon · 2 eps · 20055.2
  21. 21Under the Vines posterUnder the VinesDon Silverton · 18 eps · 20215.1
  22. 22The Lost Children13 eps · 2006
  23. 23Duggan11 eps · 1997
  24. 24The FedsCommander Rainer Bass · 9 eps · 1993
  25. 25The GovernorJohn Sheehan · 1 ep · 1977
  26. 26Hope and Wire posterHope and WireVernon · 1 ep · 2014

Top movies 30best John Bach movies

  1. 1Wild Man posterWild ManBarman · 197710.0
  2. 2The Hollow Men posterThe Hollow MenMichael Bassett (voice) · 200810.0
  3. 3The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King posterThe Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingMadril · 20038.5
  4. 4The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers posterThe Lord of the Rings: The Two TowersMadril · 20028.4
  5. 5Old Scores posterOld ScoresEwan Murray · 19918.0
  6. 6Other Halves posterOther HalvesJim · 19847.7
  7. 7The Light Between Oceans posterThe Light Between OceansMayor Jock Johnson · 20167.1
  8. 8Bad Blood posterBad BloodBert Cropp · 19827.0
  9. 9Utu posterUtuBelcher · 19847.0
  10. 10Typhon's People posterTyphon's PeopleDaniel Harrington · 19937.0
  11. 11Carry Me Back posterCarry Me Back19826.8
  12. 12Goodbye Pork Pie posterGoodbye Pork PieSnout · 19816.7
  13. 13Beyond Reasonable Doubt posterBeyond Reasonable DoubtDetective Murray Jeffries · 19806.7
  14. 14The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian posterThe Chronicles of Narnia: Prince CaspianBritish Homeguard 1 · 20086.6
  15. 15Ike: Countdown to D-Day posterIke: Countdown to D-DayAir Marshal Leigh-Mallory · 20046.6
  16. 16Pallet on the Floor posterPallet on the FloorJack Voot · 19866.5
  17. 17Rest for the Wicked posterRest for the WickedFrank · 20116.5
  18. 18The Ballad of Maddog Quinn posterThe Ballad of Maddog QuinnGrandpa quinn · 20226.4
  19. 19Holy Days posterHoly DaysBishop Chaytor · 20266.3
  20. 20Reunion posterReunionJack · 20206.1
  21. 21Piece of My Heart posterPiece of My HeartMike · 20096.0
  22. 22Wild HorsesJack · 19846.0
  23. 23The Sound and the Silence: The Alexander Graham Bell Story posterThe Sound and the Silence: The Alexander Graham Bell StoryAlexander Graham Bell · 19936.0
  24. 24My Name Is Bruce posterMy Name Is BruceShot in the Leg Guy · 20075.8
  25. 25CrimeBroker posterCrimeBrokerFrank MacPhee · 19935.7
  26. 26Blood Oath posterBlood OathMajor Roberts · 19905.6
  27. 27The Last Tattoo posterThe Last TattooAusten Leech · 19945.6
  28. 28The Heroes posterThe HeroesDonald Davidson · 19885.1
  29. 29Nearly No Christmas posterNearly No ChristmasKing Penguin · 19835.0
  30. 30Battletruck posterBattletruckBone · 19824.6

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