John Banas

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. 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.

Known For

Acting

1983

Strata

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Steve

1982

Warlords of the 21st Century

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Reuben

1982

Bad Blood

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Macko Hager

1974

Phone

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Packed Away

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Dad / Clown Dad

E Street

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Zoran

Rafferty's Rules

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Ken Bascomb

Production

E Street

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Crew

Directing

2015

Venus and Mars

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Mirror, Mirror

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Emma: Queen of the South Seas

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Mirror, Mirror II

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E Street

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