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John Farnham (II)

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John Farnham is regarded as Australia's top performing artist, with a career spanning three decades. Born in Essex, England, John immigrated to Australia in 1959 at the age of 10. Since his debut in 1967 he has had numerous successes as a solo performer. His solo album Whispering Jack (1986) continues to be Australia biggest selling album of all time by a local artist... See full bio »

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John Peter Farnham
in Dagenham, Essex, England, UK
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1984 Bullamakanka
Policeman
 
1983 Abra Cadabra
Abra Cadabra (voice)
 
1977-1978 Bobby Dazzler (TV series)
Bobby Farrell
– The New Guard (1978) … Bobby Farrell
– Hey B.C! (1978) … Bobby Farrell
– Command Performance (1978) … Bobby Farrell
– The Country Party (1978) … Bobby Farrell
– The Return of Fred Farrell (1978) … Bobby Farrell
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1976 Me & Mr Thorne (TV movie)
Bobby Fletcher
 
1975 The Last of the Australians (TV series)
Salesman
– Ashes to Ashes (1975) … Salesman
 
1975 Division 4 (TV series)
Tom
– Once Upon a Time (1975) … Tom (as Johnny Farnham)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (11 titles)
2013 Celebrity Splash! Australia (TV series)
– Heat 2 (2013) (writer: "Playing to Win" - uncredited / performer: "Playing to Win" - uncredited)
 
2012 Dancing with the Stars (TV series)
– Episode #12.4 (2012) (writer: "Playing To Win" - uncredited)
 
2007-2010 20 to 1 (TV series documentary)
– Greatest Aussie Chart Toppers (2010) (performer: "Man of the Hour", "Sadie", "You're The Voice", "Touch of Paradise" - uncredited, "Pressure Down", "That's Freedom")
– Rock 'n' Roll Anthems (2009) (performer: "I Want To Know What Love Is" - uncredited)
– Karaoke Classics (2008) (performer: "You're the Voice")
– Songs You Can't Get Out of Your Head (2007) (performer: "Sadie The Cleaning Lady" / as Johnny Farnham)
 
2008 It Takes Two (TV series)
– Episode #3.1 (2008) (writer: "Playing To Win")
 
2007 Hot Rod (performer: "You're the Voice")
 
1986 Rad (performer: "Break the Ice", "Love Theme from 'Rad'", "Thunder in Your Heart")
 
1985 Fletch (performer: "Running For Love")
 
1985 The Slugger's Wife (performer: "LOVE IT'S JUST THE WAY IT GOES")
 
1984 Savage Streets (writer: "Justice For One", "The Quiet Ones You Gotta Watch" / music: "Nothing's Gonna Stand In Our Way" Instrumental, "Justice For One" Instrumental / performer: "Justice For One", "Innocent Hearts", "The Quiet Ones You Gotta Watch", "Nothing's Gonna Stand In Our Way" Instrumental, "Nothings Gonna Stand In Our Way" / producer: "Justice For One", "Innocent Hearts", "The Quiet Ones You Gotta Watch", "Nothing's Gonna Stand In Our Way" Instrumental, "Nothings Gonna Stand In Our Way", "Justice For One" Instrumental)
 
1984 Voyage of the Rock Aliens (performer: "My World Is Empty Without You")
 
1974 Countdown (TV series)
– Episode #1.6 (1974) (performer: "Things to Do")
– Episode #1.1 (1974) (performer: "One Minute Every Hour")
 
Show ShowMusic Department (1 title)
2009 City Homicide (TV series) (song performer - 1 episode)
– The Cutting Edge (2009) (song performer)
 
Show ShowSelf (30 titles)
2009/I The Australian Music Community Presents: Sound Relief (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
2009 Australia Unites: The Victorian Bushfire Appeal (TV movie)
Himself
 
2005 Dancing with the Stars (TV series)
Himself
– Series 3 Grand Final (2005) … Himself
 
2005 The Great Outdoors (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 6 June 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2003 Rove Live (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #4.36 (2003) … Himself
 
2003 60 Minutes (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 18 May 2003 (2003) … Himself
 
2000 The Games (TV series)
Himself
– The End (2000) … Himself
 
1999 Hey Hey, It's Saturday (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 20 November 1999 (1999) … Himself - Guest
 
1999 The Panel (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.11 (1999) … Himself
 
1998 The Russell Gilbert Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.1 (1998) … Himself
 
1998 The Main Event (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1997 The D Generation: The Bottom Drawer (video short)
Himself
 
1992-1993 The Late Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.9 (1993) … Himself
– Episode #1.6 (1992) … Himself
 
1990 Fast Forward (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.22 (1990) … Himself
 
1988 Home and Away (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.187 (1988) … Himself
– Episode #1.186 (1988) … Himself
 
1988 Cliff Richard - 30 års jubilæum (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1987 Top of the Pops (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 11 June 1987 (1987) … Himself
 
1987 Whispering Jack: In Concert (video)
Himself
 
1980 The Royal Charity Concert (TV movie)
Himself
 
1976 Opportunity Knocks (TV series)
Himself - Host
 
1974 Countdown (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Host
– Episode #1.6 (1974) … Himself - Host
– Episode #1.1 (1974) … Himself
 
1974 It's Magic (TV series)
Himself (as Johnny Farnham)
 
1973 The 15th Annual TV Week Logie Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
1972 Caravan Holiday (short)
Himself (as Johnny Farnham)
 
1972 The 14th Annual TV Week Logie Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
1971 The 13th Annual TV Week Logie Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
1970 The 12th Annual TV Week Logie Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
1969 Popcorn (documentary)
Himself (as Johnny Farnham)
 
1969 The 11th Annual TV Week Logie Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
1963 Country and Western Hour (TV series)
Himself (as Johnny Farnham)
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (4 titles)
2007-2010 20 to 1 (TV series documentary)
 
2007 Rove Live (TV series)
 
2006 Home and Away (TV series)
 
2003 Young Talent Time: The Collection (video)
Himself
 
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Personal Details

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(1997) Albums 'Anthology series' See more »

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Alternate Names:

Johnny Farnham
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Did You Know?

Trivia:

He replaced Glen Shorrock as the lead singer for the Little River Band in 1982 making his debut on the Greatest Hits LP with the hit 'The Other Guy' as well as the band's last few hits with 'We Too' and 'You're Driving Me Out of My Mind' (both 1983) and 1985's 'Playing to Win' See more »

Nickname:

Whispering Jack See more »

Star Sign:

Cancer