Writing

John Banas

Wellington, New Zealand 29 credits available

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.

John Banas is known for work in writing across film and television. New Release currently presents 29 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Packed Away (2025), Nearly No Christmas (1983), Strata (1983), Battletruck (1982), Phone (1974), E Street (1989), Water Rats (1996), All Saints (1998). The recorded credits span 1974 to 2025, including 15 movies and 14 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.