Actor
John Bach
June 5, 1946 · Cardiff, Wales, UK
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.
Notable work
8.5The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
as Madril
8.4The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
as Madril
6.6The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)
as British Homeguard 1
8Spartacus (2010)
as Magistrate Calavius
7.1The Light Between Oceans (2016)
as Mayor Jock Johnson
7.9Farscape (1999)
as Einstein
5.8My Name Is Bruce (2007)
as Shot in the Leg Guy
7.5Legend of the Seeker (2008)
as Herald
Often works with
Sean Astin
3 titles together
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Hercules
Peter McCauley
3 titles together
The Light Between Oceans, The Lost World, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Lani John Tupu
3 titles together
Farscape, The Lost World, Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars
Wayne Pygram
3 titles together
Farscape, The Lost World, Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars
Tammy Macintosh
3 titles together
Farscape, Wentworth, Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars
Elijah Wood
2 titles together
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Full filmography · 59
Sgt. Haane
as General Horrocks (Elder)
2026
Holy Days
as Bishop Chaytor
2026
The Ballad of Maddog Quinn
as Grandpa quinn
2022
Reunion
as Jack
20206
Mistress, Mercy
as Judge Anderson
2018
The Light Between Oceans
as Mayor Jock Johnson
20167.1
Judgement Tavern
as The Judge
2016
The Cure
as Lionel
20144.3
Rest for the Wicked
as Frank
2011
Piece of My Heart
as Mike
2009
The Hollow Men
as Michael Bassett (voice)
2008
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
as British Homeguard 1
20086.6