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John Pyper-Ferguson

John Pyper-Ferguson

Though he may not draw instant name recognition among U.S. viewers, Australian character actor John Pyper-Ferguson boasts a resumé that reads like an exhaustive index of filmed entertainment, from the mid-'80s onward. It packs in theatrically released Hollywood B-pictures, A-list releases, telemovies, one- and two-shot series episodes, and much, much more. A thespian typically at home in supporting roles, this Aussie import became such a frequent on-camera presence that he was soon difficult, if not impossible, to miss. Pyper-Ferguson actually debuted in Canada -- auspiciously so, with the lead role of Sonny Hamilton, a character seeking information on his family history, in the prime-time drama Hamilton's Quest. He then segued to Hollywood film roles, with small appearances in such pictures as the slasher movie Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II (1987), the Mel Gibson/Goldie Hawn vehicle Bird on a Wire (1990), the frat-boy comedy Ski School (1991), and the John Ritter gag-fest Stay Tuned (1992). After a brief (brief) appearance in that same year's Best Picture winner, the Clint Eastwood Western Unforgiven, Pyper-Ferguson spent the rest of the 1990s working in mostly forgettable fare, such as the telemovie Children of the Dust (1995) and the Z-grade sci-fi movie Space Marines (1996). For most of the following decade, Pyper-Ferguson eschewed feature-length films and landed guest appearances on acclaimed television series ranging from CSI and ER to Arli$$ and Nash Bridges. Following a bit part in 2006's X-Men: The Last Stand, Pyper-Ferguson then signed for a regular role as Joe Whedon on the hit prime-time family drama Brothers & Sisters (2006). ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide


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Who did John Pyper-Ferguson play in Killer Image?
John Pyper-Ferguson was Max Oliver in Killer Image

Who did John Pyper-Ferguson play in I'll Take You There?
John Pyper-Ferguson was Ray in I'll Take You There

Who did John Pyper-Ferguson play in The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. [TV Series]?
John Pyper-Ferguson was Peter Hutter in The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. [TV Series]

What role did John Pyper-Ferguson play in Brothers & Sisters: Season 01?
John Pyper-Ferguson played Joe in Brothers & Sisters: Season 01

What role did John Pyper-Ferguson play in For Richer or Poorer?
John Pyper-Ferguson played Henner Lapp in For Richer or Poorer

What role did John Pyper-Ferguson portray in Bird on a Wire?
John Pyper-Ferguson played Jamie in Bird on a Wire

What role did John Pyper-Ferguson play in Into the West?
John Pyper-Ferguson played Josiah Bell in Into the West

Who did John Pyper-Ferguson play in X-Men: The Last Stand?
John Pyper-Ferguson was Minivan Father in X-Men: The Last Stand

What role did John Pyper-Ferguson portray in Angel in the Family?
John Pyper-Ferguson played Alex Croft in Angel in the Family

What role did John Pyper-Ferguson portray in Hard Core Logo?
John Pyper-Ferguson played John Oxenberger in Hard Core Logo

Who did John Pyper-Ferguson portray in Unforgiven?
John Pyper-Ferguson was Charley Hecker in Unforgiven

Who did John Pyper-Ferguson portray in Stay Tuned?
John Pyper-Ferguson was "30 Something to Life" in Stay Tuned

Who did John Pyper-Ferguson portray in Ski School?
John Pyper-Ferguson was Erich in Ski School


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