John Bach

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Characters played by John Bach

Madril — The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

Gondorian captain under Faramir.

Madril — The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)

Gondorian captain who reports on enemy movements.

British Homeguard 1 — The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)

WWII civilian defense volunteer.

Bishop Chaytor — Holy Days (2026)

Bishop Chaytor advances the church’s decision to move the nuns out of their convent in cooperation with a property developer. His actions are part of the threat that leads Sister Agnes and the others to seek Patricia Ngata and the deeds that may help them resist losing their home.

Air Marshal Leigh-Mallory — Ike: Countdown to D-Day (2004)

Allied air marshal who raises valid concerns about airborne troop casualties, engages in strategic debates with Bradley, and later concedes his pessimistic forecasts were incorrect.

Jack — Reunion (2020)

Jack is Ellie’s father. When he appears at the family home, he seems confused and speaks about Cara, reinforcing the sense that the family has not resolved what happened in the past. Ivy later explains that Cara meant so much to Jack, which contributed to her fear of losing Ellie.

Lionel — The Cure (2014)

Lionel developed the effective cancer treatment years earlier, but the discovery was suppressed rather than released. His hidden formula becomes the central object of the investigation by Ted and Ryan, since revealing it could undermine the existing chemotherapy market and finally provide a cure for suffering patients.

Snout — Goodbye Pork Pie (1981)

An eccentric and unstable character in Dunedin who temporarily aids Gerry and John in evading a police roadblock. He later trades Gerry's superstitious flags and secretly informs the police of their destination, acting as an unwitting catalyst for the final chase.

Jack Voot — Pallet on the Floor (1986)

Jack Voot's lechery is one of the troubles making life harder for Sam Jamieson. He is associated with the difficulties in Sam's life before Kurikino is swept up in murder and blackmail; the summary does not provide further detail about his actions or his relationship to the other characters.

Career Overview

John Bach has 49 screen credits in a career dating back to 1977. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Middle-earth (Tolkien) with 2 titles. Signature works include Mistress, Mercy, The Sound and the Silence: The Alexander Graham Bell Story, The Ray Bradbury Theater: A Sound of Thunder. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
49
Birth Date
1946-06-05
Birth Place
Cardiff, Wales, UK

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Credits

Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q780432), public domain (CC0).