John Sumner
Known For
Acting
Born
1951-10-14 in Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK
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".
Most Known For
Xena: Warrior Princess
as Lord Clairon
The Brokenwood Mysteries
as Chairman
Power Rangers
as Santa
Power Rangers
as Fresno Bob
Power Rangers
as Santa Claus
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
as Spencius
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
as Sheriff
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
as Domesticles
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
as Broteas
The Ray Bradbury Theater
King Kong
as Herb
District 9
as Les Feldman - MIL Engineer
Atomic Twister
as Neville
Whale Rider
as Obstetrician
The Tommyknockers
as Mr. Arberg
You Wish!
as Coach
Jack of All Trades
The Frighteners
as Deputy
Vegas
as Lester Burton
The Other Side of Heaven
as President Stone