John Clarke
Biography
John Clarke works in acting. Born July 29, 1948 in Palmerston North, Manawatu, New Zealand. Died April 9, 2017. Archytele tracks 50 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
50 titles- Not Only Fred Dagg But Also John Clarke (2025) as Self
- A Month of Sundays (2016) as Phillip Lang
- The Ex-PM (2015) as Henry Coates
- Tom's Dairy (2013) as Tom
- Sporting Nation (2012)
- Sporting Nation (2012) Writer
- Sporting Nation (2012) Presenter
- On Borrowed Time (2011) as Self
- Clarke and Dawe: The Full Catastrophe (2010) as Various
- Clarke and Dawe: The Full Catastrophe (2010) Creator
- Clarke and Dawe: The Full Catastrophe (2010) Writer
- The Sounds of Aus (2007) as Self - Presenter
- The Dagg Sea Scrolls (2006) as Fred Dagg
- The Dagg Sea Scrolls (2006) Producer
- The Dagg Sea Scrolls (2006) Director
- The Dagg Sea Scrolls (2006) Writer
- Who Laughs Last? (2006) as Himself
- The Brush-Off (2004) as Ken Sproule
- The Brush-Off (2004) Producer
- The Brush-Off (2004) Writer
- Stiff (2004) Director
- Stiff (2004) Writer
- Stiff (2004) Producer
- Roy Hollsdotter Live (2004) as Mike
- Kath & Kim (2002) as Paul Collins
- Crackerjack (2002) as Bernie Fowler
- The Underwater Melon Man (2001) Musician
- The Games (1998) as John
- The Games (1998) Writer
- Kangaroo Palace (1997) Thanks
- Lust and Revenge (1996) Screenplay
- Stark (1993) as Magistrate
- A Royal Commission Into The Australian Economy (1993) Director
- A Royal Commission Into The Australian Economy (1993) Writer
- Spotswood (1992) Script Consultant
- Greenkeeping (1992) Script Consultant
- Death in Brunswick (1991) as Dave
- Blood Oath (1990) as Sheedy
- Never Say Die (1988) as Car Salesman
- Les Patterson Saves the World (1987) as Mike Rooke
- Those Dear Departed (1987) as Inspector Jerry
- Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale (1986) as Wal (voice)
- Lonely Hearts (1982) as Alan
- Lonely Hearts (1982) Writer
- Dagg Day Afternoon (1977) as Fred Dagg
- Dagg Day Afternoon (1977) Writer
- Dagg Day Afternoon (1977) Director
- Dagg Day Afternoon (1977) Music
- Wild Man (1977) as Dr. Frederick Z. Daggenheimer
- The Adventures of Barry McKenzie (1972) as Expatriate
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Clarke best known for?
John Clarke is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Kath & Kim (2002), Captain Nice (1967), Spotswood (1992), Never Say Die (1988).
When and where was John Clarke born?
John Clarke was born on July 29, 1948 in Palmerston North, Manawatu, New Zealand. They passed away on April 9, 2017.
How many credits does John Clarke have?
John Clarke has accumulated over 50 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1972 to 2025.
What is John Clarke's background in cinema and television?
CLARKE, John, Dip Lid, PhD in Cattle (Oxen). Advisor and comforter to various governments. Born 1948. Educ. subsequently. Travelled extensively throughout Holy Lands, then left New Zealand for Europe. Stationed in London 1971-73. Escaped (decorated). Rejoined unit. Arrived Australia 1977. Held positions with ABC radio ...
John Clarke by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Kath & Kim (2002) as Paul Collins — aged about 53
- Never Say Die (1988) as Car Salesman — aged about 39
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