Lisa McCune as "Maria", and John Waters as "Captain von Trapp", in the Australian production of "The Sound of Music" (advertising flyer)

John Russell Waters (born 8 December 1948, London, England) is a famous film, theatre and television actor, best known in Australia, where he moved to in 1968. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 567 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (583 × 616 pixel, file size: 116 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Advertising flyer - visual reference This is a copyrighted image that has been released by a company or organization to promote their work or product in the... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 567 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (583 × 616 pixel, file size: 116 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Advertising flyer - visual reference This is a copyrighted image that has been released by a company or organization to promote their work or product in the... Lisa McCune on Forensic Investigators Lisa McCune (b. ... For other uses, see The Sound of Music (disambiguation). ... is the 342nd day of the year (343rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1948 (MCMXLVIII) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the 1948 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... Year 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

His first big break was in musicals, playing Claude in a Sydney production of Hair in 1969, then Judas in Godspell. Among his most famous roles are Sergeant Robert McKellar in the 1976 television series Rush (famously revoiced and parodied by The D-Generation as The Olden Days on their comedy programme The Late Show), Capt. Alfred Taylor in the 1980 film version of Breaker Morant, and Pontius Pilate in the Australian concert production of Jesus Christ Superstar. Many Australians still remember him best from his nearly 20 year stint on the Australian series of Play School (1972 - 1991). This article is about the musical. ... Also: 1969 (Stargate SG-1) episode. ... Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations · Other religions Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas · Luther Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Archbishop of Canterbury · Catholic Pope Coptic Pope · Ecumenical Patriarch Christianity Portal This box:      For other... Godspell is a 1970 play by John-Michael Tebelak. ... Year 1976 Pick up sticks(MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Rush is an Australian television series produced by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation between 1974 and 1976. ... Nick Bufalo in the Thunderbirds Pizza sketch. ... The Best Bits of The Late Show: Champagne Edition (DVD) The Late Show was a popular Australian comedy show, which ran for two seasons on ABC TV from 18 July 1992 to 30 October 1993. ... Breaker Morant is a 1980 Australian feature film, directed by Bruce Beresford and starring British actor Edward Woodward in the title role. ... Ecce Homo (Behold the Man!), Antonio Ciseris depiction of Pontius Pilate presenting a scourged Jesus to the people of Jerusalem. ... This article is about the rock opera. ... Play School is an Australian educational television show for children produced by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and Animation by Yoram Gross Films Ltd. ...

In 1988 John Waters won the AFI Award for Best Actor for his role as Tom Garfield in the Frank Howson written film Boulevard of Broken Dreams. Frank Howson has been in showbusiness since he was seven and has amassed experience in all facets of the industry. ... Boulevard of Broken Dreams may refer to: A song: Boulevard of Broken Dreams (song), an Al Dubin/Harry Warren song from the 1934 film Moulin Rouge. ...

John is also an accomplished musician, and toured for many years with his one man show Looking Through a Glass Onion, a tribute to John Lennon featuring music, words and images. John Winston Ono Lennon, MBE (October 9, 1940 – December 8, 1980), (born John Winston Lennon, known as John Ono Lennon) was an iconic English 20th century rock and roll songwriter and singer, best known as the founding member of The Beatles. ...

John Waters also appeared on stage with the production The Sound of Music, in which he played the part of "Captain von Trapp". For other uses, see The Sound of Music (disambiguation). ...

When still doing Play School, he has been narrating children's video trailers for ABC TV. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation or ABC is Australias national non-profit public broadcaster. ...

He stars in advertisements for Bird's Eye frozen food products. He also joined the cast of All Saints in June 2006 as Mike Vlasek, the new Head of Surgery. Waters has been touring around Australia through August and September starring in a critically acclaimed role alongside Brett Tucker in 'The Woman In Black'. Birds Eye is a company which operates in the UK making and selling frozen fish, meat and vegetables. ... All Saints is a popular medical drama on Australian television. ...

John has had much involvement with Communities For Communities Australia. Communities For Communities Australia is a non-profit charity organization and was formed in May 2002 by a contestant of Australian Survivor, Lance Brooks. ...

External links

• John Waters at the Internet Movie Database
• John Waters Official fan site