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John Sumner

1951-10-14 (73 years old) in Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK

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".

Movies

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The Monster of Mangatiti
61 %|Sep 6, 2015
Drama, TV Movie
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District 9
74 %|Aug 5, 2009
Science Fiction
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The Eighth Blunder of the World
0 %|Nov 14, 2006
Comedy
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King Kong
69 %|Dec 12, 2005
Adventure, Drama, Action
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The Present
0 %|Oct 31, 2004
Comedy
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Maiden Voyage
26 %|Oct 2, 2004
TV Movie, Action
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Whale Rider
70.75999999999999 %|Jan 30, 2003
Drama, Family
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You Wish!
57 %|Jan 10, 2003
Comedy, Fantasy, Family, TV Movie
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Atomic Twister
63 %|Jun 9, 2002
Action, Drama, Thriller
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The Other Side of Heaven
63 %|Apr 12, 2001
Action, Adventure, Drama, Family
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The Frighteners
68.85 %|Jul 18, 1996
Horror, Comedy
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Godplex
100 %|Invalid Date
Drama, Thriller
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Ready to Run
64 %|Jul 14, 2000
Family, TV Movie

Series

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Vegas
47 %|Apr 19, 2021
Crime
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The Brokenwood Mysteries
76.42 %|Sep 28, 2014
Mystery, Drama, Crime
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Jack of All Trades
75 %|Jan 22, 2000
Action & Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Xena: Warrior Princess
75.59 %|Sep 4, 1995
Drama, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
70 %|Jan 29, 1995
Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
70 %|Jan 29, 1995
Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
70 %|Jan 29, 1995
Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
70 %|Jan 29, 1995
Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Power Rangers
71 %|Aug 28, 1993
Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids
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Power Rangers
71 %|Aug 28, 1993
Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids
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Power Rangers
71 %|Aug 28, 1993
Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids
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The Ray Bradbury Theater
69 %|May 21, 1985
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama