John Sumner
Born: 1951-10-14 in Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK
Known For: Acting
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".
Filmography
2021
- Vegas as Lester Burton
2015
- The Monster of Mangatiti as Malcolm
2014
- The Brokenwood Mysteries as Chairman
2009
- District 9 as Les Feldman - MIL Engineer
2006
- The Eighth Blunder of the World as Self
2005
- King Kong as Herb
2004
- Maiden Voyage as Captain Ed Tessler
- The Present as Self
2003
- Whale Rider as Obstetrician
- You Wish! as Coach
2002
- Atomic Twister as Neville
2001
- The Other Side of Heaven as President Stone
2000
- Ready to Run as Supervisor Pete
- Jack of All Trades
1996
- The Frighteners as Deputy
1995
- Xena: Warrior Princess as Lord Clairon
- Hercules: The Legendary Journeys as Spencius
1993
- Power Rangers as Santa
- The Tommyknockers as Mr. Arberg