John Waters

About

John Waters (born December 8, 1948) is one of Australia's most recognised and respected film and theatre actors. He was born in London England, the middle of five children of Scottish actor, Russell Waters. As a child John often hung around film studios while dad worked and even starred in a few young parts. He first faced a live audience as a singer and bass player with 60s R & R Band The Riots and appeared in Macbeth before travelling to Australia in 1968 with only a guitar and $90. He soon heard a US film called Adam's Woman, starring Beau Bridges, was being filmed in NSW so he managed to get himself cast in a small role. Fellow cast members recommended he try auditioning for a musical. He did, and landed the lead role of Claude in Sydney's 1969 production of the landmark rock musical, Hair. This was followed by the role of Judas in Godspell. This led to an acting career on stage,...

Known for

The SullivansSeries • 1976The Doctor Blake MysteriesSeries • 2013Mickey MouseSeries • 2013Bubble GuppiesSeries • 2011UnderbellySeries • 2008The Lost WorldSeries • 1999All SaintsSeries • 1998The Man from Snowy RiverSeries • 1994OffspringSeries • 2010The Second Best Hospital in the GalaxySeries • 2024Better ManMovie • 2024Mystery RoadSeries • 2018Darby and JoanSeries • 2022StealthMovie • 20052:22Movie • 2017Attack Force ZMovie • 1982Return to Nim's IslandMovie • 2013Miss Fisher and the Crypt of TearsMovie • 2020Breaker MorantMovie • 1980BlazeMovie • 2022The RoosterMovie • 2024SummerfieldMovie • 1977