John Banas

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John Banas

Wellington, New Zealand·Male

Biography

John Banas is a New Zealander writer, director, actor and teacher who has, for over forty years, worked extensively in New Zealand, Australia and the United States. He began as an actor, writer and director in Kiwi theatre during the 1970s, Banas increasingly focused on dramatic writing for television from the 80s on.

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After relocating to Australia, he established himself as a prolific TV screenwriter with a string of iconic shows, including Blue Heelers and City Homicide. His many New Zealand scripts include Bombshell and award-winning telemovies Siege and How to Murder Your Wife.

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Filmography

39 credits across 35 titles
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Writing

23 credits

Acting

8 credits

Creator

2 credits

Directing

5 credits

Production

1 credit
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