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John Laing

b. 1948

Film and television director from New Zealand

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About John Laing

Born 1948. John Laing is a New Zealand film director, television director, film producer, screenwriter, film editor and director.

John Laing is a New Zealand film and television director and producer.

Early life Laing was born in Dunedin.

Career Laiang made his major directorial debut with the film Beyond Reasonable Doubt (1980). He directed a number of other films including Abandoned (2015) before starting a career in television, directing episodes of the Canadian series The Hitchhiker. His other television credits include The Ray Bradbury Theater, Mysterious Island, Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Xena: Warrior Princess, Jack of All Trades, Cleopatra 2525, Power Rangers S.P.D., Power Rangers Mystic Force, Orange Roughies, Nothing Trivial, Power Rangers Megaforce, Duggan and the television film Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior (2006) starring Brenda Song.

His 1992 film Absent Without Leave was entered into the 18th Moscow International Film Festival.

Filmography Film

Television The numbers in directing credits refer to the number of episodes.

Producer only

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Born
1948, Dunedin
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Also known as
John L. Laing

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Frequently asked questions

Who is John Laing?

film and television director from New Zealand

When was John Laing born?

John Laing was born in 1948 in Dunedin.

What is John Laing's occupation?

John Laing is a film director, television director, film producer, screenwriter, film editor and director.

What nationality is John Laing?

John Laing is New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Laing

· Wikidata: Q6243822

· DBpedia: John Laing (director)

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