John Stainton Overview

JOHN STAINTON Australian director John Stainton's main claim to fame is the successful docu/comedy The Crocodile Hunter, but he did pass his time in the shadows of the film industry. A sort of Jack-of-all-trades, Stainton started his career working on a variety of genres creating documentaries, variety programs, comedy series, specials, chat shows and commercials, displaying his versatile talent. In 1976, he won the country's prestigious Penguin Award for Best Documentary for his Sahara... See All