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John Sumner

Acting Born Oct 14, 1951 Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK 24 credits

Biography

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".

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Known for

Xena: Warrior Princess

as Lord Clairon

The Brokenwood Mysteries

as Chairman
Film

District 9

as Les Feldman - MIL Engineer

Full filmography

  • Xena: Warrior Princess (1995) as Lord Clairon
  • The Brokenwood Mysteries (2014) as Chairman
  • Power Rangers (1993) as Santa
  • Power Rangers (1993) as Fresno Bob
  • Power Rangers (1993) as Santa Claus
  • Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995) as Spencius
  • Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995) as Sheriff
  • Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995) as Domesticles
  • Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995) as Broteas
  • District 9 (2009) as Les Feldman - MIL Engineer
  • The Ray Bradbury Theater (1985)
  • King Kong (2005) as Herb
  • The Frighteners (1996) as Deputy
  • Jack of All Trades (2000)
  • The Tommyknockers (1993) as Mr. Arberg
  • Whale Rider (2003) as Obstetrician
  • The Other Side of Heaven (2001) as President Stone
  • Vegas (2021) as Lester Burton
  • You Wish! (2003) as Coach
  • Atomic Twister (2002) as Neville
  • Hercules and the Lost Kingdom (1994) as Inn Owner
  • The Present (2004) as Self
  • Ready to Run (2000) as Supervisor Pete
  • The Eighth Blunder of the World (2006) as Self