John Sumner
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".
Acted in
Vegas
2021
as Lester Burton
The Monster of Mangatiti
2015
as Malcolm
The Brokenwood Mysteries
2014
as Chairman
District 9
2009
as Les Feldman - MIL Engineer
The Eighth Blunder of the World
2006
as Self
King Kong
2005
as Herb
The Present
2004
as Self
Maiden Voyage
2004
as Captain Ed Tessler
Whale Rider
2003
as Obstetrician
You Wish!
2003
as Coach
Atomic Twister
2002
as Neville
The Other Side of Heaven
2001
as President Stone
Ready to Run
2000
as Supervisor Pete
Jack of All Trades
2000
The Frighteners
1996
as Deputy
Xena: Warrior Princess
1995
as Lord Clairon
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
1995
as Spencius
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
1995
as Sheriff
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
1995
as Domesticles
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
1995
as Broteas
Power Rangers
1993
as Santa
Power Rangers
1993
as Fresno Bob
Power Rangers
1993
as Santa Claus
The Ray Bradbury Theater
1985
Godplex
as TV director extraordinaire