John David Batchelor (born 25 September 1969) is a Singaporean-born

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n television and film actor. He is most known for portraying Chief Petty Officer Marine Technical (CPOMT) / Chief Engineer Andy 'Charge' Thorpe on the Australian drama series ''

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'', and Peeto in the Australian feature film '' Red Dog''.

Early life

Batchelor was born in

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parents. He nearly died from a

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at age 3. After passing out from a

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in the emergency room in Melbourne Children's Hospital, he was revived with CPR and it took him 3 months to recover. As a child, Batchelor and his family moved around frequently, as his father was a high-ranking officer in the Australian army. When he turned 7, he moved to Brisbane Australia where he spent most of his childhood. He acted in many plays there including '' And a Nightingale Sang'', '' Jacques and his Master'', '' Bouncers'', ''

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''. He was awarded 2 State Theatre Awards (Matilda Awards) before returning to

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Career

Batchelor graduated from Australia's

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(NIDA) with a degree in Performing Arts (Acting) in 1992. Besides portraying the regular role of Andy Thorpe on ''

'', Batchelor has had guest roles on numerous TV series including '' All Saints'', '' Water Rats'', '' Stingers'', and '' Murder Call''. He appeared in the 2003 films, ''

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'' and '' Danny Deckchair'', and in the 2008 film '' The Tender Hook''. Batchelor also had a minor role as a bodyguard in the Australian comedy film ''

Fat Pizza ''Fat Pizza'' is a 2003 Australian comedy film based on the ''Pizza'' television series, both of which were created, produced, written and starred in by Paul Fenech. The film's story takes place between seasons two (episode "Desert Pizza") and ...

''. In 2011, Batchelor starred as Peeto in the Australian film '' Red Dog'' and also portrayed the heart wrenching Wally Tomlinson, an associate of underworld figure

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in the highly acclaimed Nine Network series '' Underbelly: Razor''. In 2012, Batchelor's first main role for the year was as policeman Tony Lewandowski in the Nine Network telemovie, ''

The Great Mint Swindle ''The Great Mint Swindle'' is a 2012 Australian television film directed by Geoff Bennett and starring Grant Bowler, Todd Lasance and Josh Quong Tart. It is based on the Perth Mint Swindle which took place in the 1980s. Plot summary In the b ...

'', the tale about the three innocent Mickelberg brothers who became embroiled in one of the most famous heists in Australia's history. In 2013 Batchelor became a voice over artist and begun his voice work including as the narrator for ''Air Rescue'' on Channel 7 and numerous vehicle commercials.

Personal life

Batchelor lives in Sydney, Australia, with his family. He has a son, Jack Batchelor and a daughter, Ella Batchelor.

Awards and nominations

Filmography

Television

Film

Theatre

References

External links

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