John Banas
Known for: Writing
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.
Known for
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Strata
Steve
Battletruck
Reuben
Bad Blood
Macko Hager
Packed Away
Dad / Clown Dad
Nearly No Christmas
Patch
E Street
Zoran
Rafferty's Rules
Ken Bascomb
Siege
Writer
Love Knots
Writer
Safe House
Writer
How to Murder Your Wife
Writer
Venus and Mars
Director
The Monster of Mangatiti
Writer
Bombshell
Screenplay
The Red Shoes: Next Step
Writer
Resolve
Writer
The Lost Boys of Dilworth
Script Editor
Destination Love
Writer
Ablaze
Writer
Pike River
Writer
In a Flash
Writer
Toke
Writer
Kiwi
Writer
Water Rats
Writer