John Clarke

John Clarke

Actor · Director · Producer · Writer

Palmerston North, Manawatu, New Zealand
July 29, 1948

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.

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Representative Works

Spotswood
Spotswood
5.4
/ English
Never Say Die
Never Say Die
4.7
/ English
Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale
Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale
6.6
/ English
Greenkeeping
Greenkeeping
6.5
/ English
The Adventures of Barry McKenzie
The Adventures of Barry McKenzie
5.3
/ English
The Brush-Off
The Brush-Off
7.0
/ English
Not Only Fred Dagg But Also John Clarke
Not Only Fred Dagg But Also John Clarke
9.0
/ English
Death in Brunswick
Death in Brunswick
6.1
/ English
A Month of Sundays
A Month of Sundays
5.9
/ English
Lonely Hearts
Lonely Hearts
5.4
/ English
Les Patterson Saves the World
Les Patterson Saves the World
4.8
/ English
Blood Oath
Blood Oath
5.7
/ English

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Spotswood
1992Nominee

Best Writing

Spotswood

Never Say Die
1988Nominee

Best Performance

Never Say Die

Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale
1986Nominee

Best Performance

Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale

Career Highlights

Greenkeeping
1992Highlight

Best Writing

Greenkeeping

The Adventures of Barry McKenzie
1972Highlight

Best Performance

The Adventures of Barry McKenzie

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