Peter Rowsthorn (born 9 February 1963) is an Australian stand-up comedian, actor, writer, producer, MC, host and theatre.

Early life and education

Rowsthorn attended Trinity Grammar School in

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, before pursuing tertiary education at Rusden College (now part of

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), where he obtained a teaching degree. He worked as a drama teacher, prior to his show business career. He grew up in the

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suburb of Mount Waverley.

Career

Rowsthorn started performing as half of the comedy and singing duo ''The Cactus Brothers'' in 1983 while studying for his degree. He first came to prominence as a stand-up comic and as a writer and performer on '' The Comedy Company'' (1989). Rowsthorn appeared with Warren Mitchell in the film '' Crackers'' (1998), was a lead in the Australian children's television show '' The Gift'' (1997), had small roles in '' Bad Eggs'' and '' Take Away'' (both 2003) and played an outrageous hairdresser called 'Miss Kafka' in the

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telemovie '' Little Oberon'' (2005). He played Warren Cronkshonk in hospital spoof '' Let the Blood Run Free'' (1990–1992). He is probably best known for his TV work, particularly as Brett Craig in the hit series '' Kath & Kim'' (2002–2007) and 2012 movie, '' Kath & Kimderella''. In 2022, Rowsthorn reprised the character of Brett for the ''Kath and Kim'' special that aired on channel 7. Rowsthorn was the host of factual show, '' Can We Help?,'' on ABC TV between 2006 and 2011. Rowsthorn has also appeared on '' Thank God You're Here'', '' Celebrity Name Game'', ''

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'', '' Studio 10'', '' Show Me the Movie!'' and '' Hughesy, We Have a Problem''. In 2018, Rowsthorn appeared on the fourth season of the Australian version of '' I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!''. On 7 March 2018, Rowsthorn was evicted after 40 days in the jungle, coming 6th place. In 2023, Rowsthorn competed on the celebrity edition of '' The Amazing Race Australia'' with his daughter, Frankie. In December 2023, Rowsthorn played the character Amos in the theatrical production of ''Chicago''.

Personal life

Rowsthorn supports various charity and community groups including Oxfam. Rowsthorn is a featured guest on SBS genealogy series '' Who Do You Think You Are?''. As of 2013, he resides in

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. His older brother is prominent

businessman Mark Rowsthorn. His father is Peter Rowsthorn Snr. He is a keen follower of AFL club Hawthorn.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Rowsthorn, Peter (Junior) Australian male comedians Australian male film actors Australian male television actors 1963 births Living people People educated at Trinity Grammar School, Kew 20th-century Australian male actors 21st-century Australian male actors Male actors from Melbourne Deakin University alumni Participants in Australian reality television series The Amazing Race contestants Comedians from Melbourne People from Mount Waverley, Victoria