Quick Facts
Born:
1948-07-29
Birthplace:
Palmerston North, Manawatu, New Zealand
Credits:
26 Total Roles
John Clarke
Acting
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Biography
CLARKE, John, Dip Lid, PhD in Cattle (Oxen). Advisor and comforter to various governments. Born 1948. Educ. subsequently. Travelled extensively throughout Holy Lands, then left New Zealand for Europe. Stationed in London 1971-73. Escaped (decorated). Rejoined unit. Arrived Australia 1977. Held positions with ABC radio (Sckd), ABC Television (Dfnct), Various newspapers (Dcd), and Aust Film Industry (Fkd). Currently a freelance expert specialising in matters of a general character. Recreations: Whistling. Address: C/– the people next door. Or just pop it inside the door of the fusebox. Should be back Friday.
Known For
Death in Brunswick
Dave
The Adventures of Barry McKenzie
Expatriate
Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale
Wal (voice)
Crackerjack
Bernie Fowler
Kath & Kim
Paul Collins
Les Patterson Saves the World
Mike Rooke
Blood Oath
Sheedy
A Month of Sundays
Phillip Lang
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Not Only Fred Dagg But Also John Clarke MOVIE | Self |
| 2016 | A Month of Sundays MOVIE | Phillip Lang |
| 2015 | The Ex-PM TV | Henry Coates |
| 2013 | Tom's Dairy MOVIE | Tom |
| 2012 | Sporting Nation TV | Self |
| 2011 | On Borrowed Time MOVIE | Self |
| 2010 | Clarke and Dawe: The Full Catastrophe MOVIE | Various |
| 2007 | The Sounds of Aus MOVIE | Self - Presenter |
| 2006 | Who Laughs Last? MOVIE | Himself |
| 2006 | The Dagg Sea Scrolls MOVIE | Fred Dagg |