John Sumner

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".

Known For

Xena: Warrior Princess

The Brokenwood Mysteries

Power Rangers

Hercules: The Legendary Journeys

All Movies (14)

The Monster of Mangatiti2015 · as Malcolm
District 92009 · as Les Feldman - MIL Engineer
The Eighth Blunder of the World2006 · as Self
King Kong2005 · as Herb
The Present2004 · as Self
Maiden Voyage2004 · as Captain Ed Tessler
Whale Rider2003 · as Obstetrician
You Wish!2003 · as Coach
Atomic Twister2002 · as Neville
The Other Side of Heaven2001 · as President Stone
Ready to Run2000 · as Supervisor Pete
The Frighteners1996 · as Deputy
Hercules and the Lost Kingdom1994 · as Inn Owner
Godplex— · as TV director extraordinaire

All TV Shows (13)

Vegas2021 · as Lester Burton
The Brokenwood Mysteries2014 · as Chairman
Jack of All Trades2000
Xena: Warrior Princess1995 · as Lord Clairon
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys1995 · as Spencius
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys1995 · as Sheriff
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys1995 · as Domesticles
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys1995 · as Broteas
Power Rangers1993 · as Santa
Power Rangers1993 · as Fresno Bob
Power Rangers1993 · as Santa Claus
The Tommyknockers1993 · as Mr. Arberg
The Ray Bradbury Theater1985