John Banas
John Banas is a New Zealander writer, director, actor and teacher who has, for over forty years, worked extensively in New Zealand, Australia and the United States. He began as an actor, writer and director in Kiwi theatre during the 1970s, Banas increasingly focused on dramatic writing for television from the 80s on. After relocating to Australia, he established himself as a prolific TV screenwriter with a string of iconic shows, including Blue Heelers and City Homicide. His many New Zealand scripts include Bombshell and award-winning telemovies Siege and How to Murder Your Wife.
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Wellington, New ZealandCast credits
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Siege
WriterLove Knots
WriterSafe House
WriterHow to Murder Your Wife
WriterVenus and Mars
DirectorThe Monster of Mangatiti
WriterBombshell
ScreenplayThe Red Shoes: Next Step
WriterResolve
WriterThe Lost Boys of Dilworth
Script EditorDestination Love
WriterAblaze
WriterIn a Flash
WriterToke
Writer