John Banas
- Known for
- Writing
- Place of birth
- Wellington, New Zealand
Biography
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.
Movies with John Banas
- Battletruck 1982 · ★ 4.6
- Bad Blood 1982 · ★ 7.0
- Nearly No Christmas 1983 · ★ 5.0
- Strata 1983 · ★ 3.0
- Phone 1974 · ★ 10.0
- Packed Away 2025
Movies directed by John Banas
- Venus and Mars 2015