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JaneThomas John (née Dyver)

  • Actor
  • Producer
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Actor Jane Thomas John co-starred in the Roger Donaldson-directed After the Depression, part of pioneering anthology series Winners and Losers. She went on to roles in dramas Close to Home and Radio Waves, and did a stint on Shortland Street. She has also acted in and produced dozens of commercials. Thomas John runs public speaking consultancy Now You’re Talking.

Screenography

Legend of the Seeker
2008 - 2010 As: Sarafin Series
Megan and Barry
2002 As: Megan Short film
1996 As: Maureen Mead Film
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
1995 - 1999 As: Queen Parnassa Series
1992 - 2026 As: Cecile Worthington Series

Biography

Born and raised in Auckland, Jane Thomas John graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Auckland University and received a Diploma of Education from Sydney University. She studied acting at Sydney's Ensemble Theatre; she also attended Stella Adler workshops there, and won bit parts on TV dramas for Channel 7 and the ABC. 

“I remember sneaking a little mascara on one day, but of course Roger [Donaldson] spotted it and checked my face in future before we left base in the morning. A good learning curve – focus on character!”

Jane Thomas John on playing a poverty-stricken mother in 1976 drama After the Depression

Related images

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Jane Thomas John (née Dyver) and Clyde Scott play the couple setting out for a new job in Winners & Losers episode After the Depression. Cass Donaldson plays their son.
Stills Collection, Ngā Taonga Sound and Vision. Courtesy of Roger Donaldson Collection