Brett Leonard Climo (born 26 September 1964) is an

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film, television and stage actor. He is best known for playing Peter Healy in the

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'' Sons and Daughters'' and George Bligh in a '' A Place to Call Home''.Gentleman proves his substance
''Sydney Morning Herald''. 20 June 2013

Early life

Climo was born to parents Nancy and Ray in

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, Australia in 1959. His father died of a

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when he was three years old, and he was raised by his mother and grew up with two older sisters, Annette and Deanne in

. His mother married his stepfather, David, when Climo was 11 years old.What I know about women
''Sydney Morning Herald''. 18 May 2014

Career

Climo's first regular role was as Peter Healy in soap opera '' Sons and Daughters'' in 1983. He had several film roles and made guest appearances in shows such as ''

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'', before his big break came in 1987 with the role of Ritchie in miniseries ''

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'' alongside

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, after having previously appeared with her in the TV movies '' Chase Through the Night'' and '' Archer''. From 1987 to 1989, a regular role in the soap opera '' A Country Practice'' followed, playing Michael Langley. He had previously played guest roles in the series. He left '' A Country Practice'' (filmed in

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) to join the cast of '' The Flying Doctors'' in Melbourne because he "wanted to set up a new life". He played Dr. David Ratcliffe and remained on the series until 1991. In 1991, Climo had a recurring guest role as Danny Tanner on medical drama '' G.P.'' From 1994 to 1996, he played the character of Colin Mcgregor in the outback period adventure drama '' The Man from Snowy River'' (known overseas as ''Snowy River: The Mcgregor Saga''). From 1997 to 1998, he played the recurring role of Robbie Doyle in police procedural series ''

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''. Beginning in 1998, he also had a recurring role as Dr Malcolm Pussle in long-running medical drama '' All Saints'', through to 2003. In 2000, Climo played Ray Sandler in children's series '' Eugénie Sandler P.I.''. From 2008 to 2009 he played the regular role of Omar in children's series ''

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''. He starred as Detective Inspector Paul Sheridan in the 2011 '' Underbelly'' TV movie, '' Tell Them Lucifer Was Here''. In 2012, he appeared in another TV movie, the period mystery drama '' The Mystery of a Hansom Cab''. In 2013, Climo was cast as George Bligh, the romantic lead alongside Marta Dusseldorp in the 1950s dynasty drama, '' A Place to Call Home''. He played the role until 2018. Most recently Climo has played the recurring role of Mick Riley on murder mystery series '' Darby and Joan'', opposite Bryan Brown and Greta Scacchi. His guest appearances are numerous, on series including '' Rafferty’s Rules'', '' Snowy'', '' Pacific Drive'', '' Halifax f.p.'', '' Murder Call'', '' Water Rats'', '' Stingers'', '' Something in the Air'', '' City Homicide'', '' Cops L.A.C.'' and '' Fisk''.

Filmography

Film

Television

Theatre

Personal life

Climo is married to hospitality-training manager Michelle Louis, whom he met when he was 20 years old and they were housemates. Together they have a son.

References

External links

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Brett Climo interview

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