John Bach

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.

Known for

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Holy Days

2026 ⭐ 6.3

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The Ballad of Maddog Quinn

2022 ⭐ 6.4

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Reunion

2020 ⭐ 6.1

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The Light Between Oceans

2016 ⭐ 7.1

Career timeline

2026

Sgt. Haane

General Horrocks (Elder) · 2026

Holy Days

Bishop Chaytor · 2026

⭐ 6.3

2022

The Ballad of Maddog Quinn

Grandpa quinn · 2022

⭐ 6.4

2020

Reunion

Jack · 2020

⭐ 6.1

2018

Mistress, Mercy

Judge Anderson · 2018

2016

The Light Between Oceans Notable

Mayor Jock Johnson · 2016

⭐ 7.1

Judgement Tavern

The Judge · 2016

2014

The Cure

Lionel · 2014

⭐ 4.3

2011

Rest for the Wicked

Frank · 2011

⭐ 6.5

2009

Piece of My Heart

Mike · 2009

⭐ 6.0

2008

The Hollow Men Notable

Michael Bassett (voice) · 2008

⭐ 10.0

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian Notable

British Homeguard 1 · 2008

⭐ 6.6

2007

My Name Is Bruce

Shot in the Leg Guy · 2007

⭐ 5.8

2005

Kidnapped

Cluny · 2005

2004

Ike: Countdown to D-Day

Air Marshal Leigh-Mallory · 2004

⭐ 6.6

2003

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Notable

Madril · 2003

⭐ 8.5

2002

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Notable

Madril · 2002

⭐ 8.4

1994

The Last Tattoo

Austen Leech · 1994

⭐ 5.6

1993

The Sound and the Silence: The Alexander Graham Bell Story

Alexander Graham Bell · 1993

⭐ 6.0

CrimeBroker

Frank MacPhee · 1993

⭐ 5.7

Typhon's People Notable

Daniel Harrington · 1993

⭐ 7.0

1991

Old Scores Notable

Ewan Murray · 1991

⭐ 8.0

1990

Blood Oath

Major Roberts · 1990

⭐ 5.6

1989

Georgia

William Karlin · 1989

⭐ 3.3

The Ray Bradbury Theater: A Sound of Thunder

Travis · 1989

1988

The Heroes

Donald Davidson · 1988

⭐ 5.1

Frequently appears with

Elijah Tamati

Brian Collins

Judy Davis

Sister Agnes

Miriam Margolyes

Sister Luke

Jacki Weaver

Sister Mary Clare

Jonny Brugh

Father Findlay

Jed Brophy

Captain lavey

Full filmography

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Sgt. Haane

2026

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Holy Days

2026 ⭐ 6.3

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The Ballad of Maddog Quinn

2022 ⭐ 6.4

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Reunion

2020 ⭐ 6.1

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Mistress, Mercy

2018

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The Light Between Oceans

2016 ⭐ 7.1

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Judgement Tavern

2016

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The Cure

2014 ⭐ 4.3

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Rest for the Wicked

2011 ⭐ 6.5

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Piece of My Heart

2009 ⭐ 6.0

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The Hollow Men

2008 ⭐ 10.0

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The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

2008 ⭐ 6.6

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My Name Is Bruce

2007 ⭐ 5.8

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Kidnapped

2005

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Ike: Countdown to D-Day

2004 ⭐ 6.6

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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

2003 ⭐ 8.5

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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

2002 ⭐ 8.4

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The Last Tattoo

1994 ⭐ 5.6

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The Sound and the Silence: The Alexander Graham Bell Story

1993 ⭐ 6.0

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CrimeBroker

1993 ⭐ 5.7