John Clarke

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Characters played by John Clarke

Dave — Death in Brunswick (1991)

Carl's friend and a grave digger who helps him conceal Mustafa's body. He proposes placing the body in an already opened grave and tries to make room when the corpse has not decomposed as expected. Dave also warns Carl that giving Mustafa's pay to his wife could make him look suspicious.

Bernie Fowler — Crackerjack (2002)

A greedy developer, Bernie wants to take over Cityside Lawn Bowls Club and turn it into a pokies venue. He investigates Jack's illegal parking scheme, tips off police about marijuana at the club, and protests Stan's winning tournament shot. Nancy exposes his restraining-order violation, disqualifying him from holding a gaming licence.

Phillip Lang — A Month of Sundays (2016)

Phillip is a struggling local realtor who receives help from Frank, a retired real estate professional volunteering at his agency. He involves Frank in the agency's work and asks him to meet his father, whom he reassures when the older man is confused and unwell.

Ken Sproule — The Brush-Off (2004)

A supporting figure connected to the political investigation and its surrounding network.

Career Overview

John Clarke has 41 screen credits in a career dating back to 1972. Their work is anchored in the Murray Whelan Collection universe with 2 titles. Signature works include Not Only Fred Dagg But Also John Clarke, Tom's Dairy, Clarke and Dawe: The Full Catastrophe. 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
41
Birth Date
1948-07-29
Birth Place
Palmerston North, Manawatu, New Zealand

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