John Bach

Actor · Born June 5, 1946 · Cardiff, Wales, UK

Biography

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.

Acted in 60

2020s

2026
Man of Valor
General Horrocks (Elder)
Holy Days
Bishop Chaytor
2022
The Ballad of Maddog Quinn
Grandpa quinn
2021
Under the Vines
Don Silverton · 18 episodes
67
2020
Reunion
Jack

2010s

2018
Mistress, Mercy
Judge Anderson
2016
Roman Empire
Marcus Aurelius · 6 episodes
71
The Light Between Oceans
Mayor Jock Johnson
67
Judgement Tavern
The Judge
Jack Irish
Senator Michael Longmore · 5 episodes
74
2015
Gallipoli
Sir Ian Hamilton · 7 episodes
2014
Hope and Wire
Vernon · 1 episode
The Cure
Lionel
2013
Wentworth
Vinnie Holt · 2 episodes
84
2011
Rest for the Wicked
Frank
2010
This Is Not My Life
TV
Spartacus
Magistrate Calavius · 5 episodes
83

2000s

2009
Piece of My Heart
Mike
2008
Legend of the Seeker
Herald · 1 episode
75
The Hollow Men
Michael Bassett (voice)
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
British Homeguard 1
65
2007
The Tattooist
Lazlo McFadden
My Name Is Bruce
Shot in the Leg Guy
51
2005
Hercules
Creon · 2 episodes
Kidnapped
TV
2004
Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars
Einstein · 2 episodes
77
Ike: Countdown to D-Day
Air Marshal Leigh-Mallory
69
2003
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Madril
91
2002
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Madril
89

1990s

1999
The Lost World
Balar · 1 episode
72
Farscape
Einstein · 1 episode
81
1998
The Day of the Roses
Tom Weir · 2 episodes
1997
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Thierry Arronax · 2 episodes
1995
Mysterious Island
Captain Nemo · 23 episodes
1994
The Man from Snowy River
Dandy Jim O'Rourke · 1 episode
72
The Last Tattoo
Austen Leech
1993
The Sound and the Silence: The Alexander Graham Bell Story
Alexander Graham Bell
CrimeBroker
Frank MacPhee
Typhon's People
Daniel Harrington
1991
Heroes II: The Return
Lt. Cmdr Donald 'Davo" Davidson · 2 episodes
Golden Fiddles
Walter Balfour · 2 episodes
Old Scores
Ewan Murray
1990
The Paper Man
Philip Cromwell · 6 episodes
Blood Oath
Major Roberts
62