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John Stanton
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For decades now, John Stanton has been an Australian actor who arrived well before the current crop and stayed. Playing Captain Henry in 'Darkness Falls' put him in front of the widest audience of the career. Viewers may also know him from 'Beneath Hill 60'. Everything here starts from 1975. Work has kept arriving for 51 years, which is its own kind of achievement.
John Stanton
Turns 82 today
15 Movies
13 Series
For decades now, John Stanton has been an Australian actor who arrived well before the current crop and stayed. Playing Captain Henry in 'Darkness Falls' put him in front of the widest audience of the career. Viewers may also know him from 'Beneath Hill 60'. Everything here starts from 1975. Work has kept arriving for 51 years, which is its own kind of achievement.
Movies
Plays Captain Henry
Darkness Falls
2003
Plays General Lambert
Beneath Hill 60
2010
Plays Crippins
Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears
2020
Plays Tyler Brock
Tai-Pan
1986
Plays Herbert
The BBQ
2018
Plays William Anderson
Day of the Panther
1988
Plays Alexander
Rent-a-Cop
1987
Plays Eric Connolly
Phar Lap
1983
Plays Lance Dillon
The Naked Country
1985
Plays William Anderson
Strike of the Panther
1989
Plays Railey Jordan
Dusty
1983
Plays The Bagman
Kitty and the Bagman
1983
TV Shows
Plays Al Simmonds
Homicide
1964
Plays The Brolga (voice)
The Silver Brumby
1994
Plays Oliver Blackwood
The Man from Snowy River
1994
Plays Douglas Ashby
The Doctor Blake Mysteries
2013
Plays Bryce Redstaff
McLeod's Daughters
2001
Plays Max McKinnon
Bloom
2019
Plays Malcolm Fraser
The Dismissal
1983
Plays Roff
Through My Eyes
2004
Plays Douglas
Bay of Fires
2023
Plays Wainright Senior
Childhood's End
2015
Plays Percy
Fake
2024
Plays Bill the Boatman
Jack Irish
2016
Plays Malcolm Priest
Halifax f.p.
1994
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Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears
Full Filmography
Fake
Percy · 1 episode
2024–
TV
Bay of Fires
Douglas · 2 episodes
2023–
TV
Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears
Crippins
2020
Film
Bloom
Max McKinnon · 5 episodes
2019–
TV
The BBQ
Herbert
2018
Film
Jack Irish
Bill the Boatman · 1 episode
2016–
TV
Childhood's End
Wainright Senior · 1 episode
2015–
TV
The Doctor Blake Mysteries
Douglas Ashby · 8 episodes
2013–
TV
Beneath Hill 60
General Lambert
2010
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is John Stanton and where are they from?
John Stanton is 82 years old, born on October 28, 1944 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
What are the most famous roles of John Stanton?
John Stanton is best known for roles in Darkness Falls, Beneath Hill 60, Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears.
How many movies has John Stanton been in?
Over a 51-year career (since 1975), John Stanton has appeared in 15 movies and 13 TV shows.
What was John Stanton's first movie?
The career of John Stanton began with Tully (1975).
What is John Stanton's most recent movie or series?
John Stanton's most recent release is Fake, which premiered on July 4, 2024.
What TV shows has John Stanton appeared in?
On television, John Stanton has appeared in Childhood's End, McLeod's Daughters, The Doctor Blake Mysteries, Jack Irish.
John Stanton
1944-10-28 · Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
For decades now, John Stanton has been an Australian actor who arrived well before the current crop and stayed. Playing Captain Henry in 'Darkness Falls' put him in front of the widest audience of the career. Viewers may also know him from 'Beneath Hill 60'. Everything here starts from 1975. Work has kept arriving for 51 years, which is its own kind of achievement.