John Howard (born 22 October 1952[citation needed]) is an Australian stage and screen actor.

Howard is best known for his appearances in television series Blue Heelers, SeaChange, Always Greener, All Saints and Packed to the Rafters, as well as his portrayal of The People Eater in the Mad Max franchise.

He began his career as Bob Scott in Young Ramsay (1979–1980) starred in the children's program The Girl from Tomorrow as the evil Silverthorn, and he has played Frank Reilly in Wildside (1997–1998), Bob Jelly in SeaChange (1998–2000) and John Taylor in Always Greener (2001–2003).

He also played Dr. Frank Campion in the Australian medical TV drama All Saints (2004–2009).

He had a role in Packed to the Rafters for a season (2010–2011) and the first series of the ABC drama Janet King.