Brett Leonard Climo (born 26 September 1964) is an Australian film, television and stage actor. He is best known for playing Peter Healy in the soap opera Sons and Daughters and George Bligh in a A Place to Call Home.[1]
Brett Climo | |
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Born | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | 26 September 1964
Occupation | Actor |
Spouse |
Michelle Louis (m. 1996) |
Early life
editClimo was born to parents Nancy and Ray in Sydney in 1959.[2] His father died of a stroke when he was three years-old and he was raised by his mother and grew up with two older sisters, Annette and Deanne in Sydney].[2] His mother married his stepfather, David, when Climo was 11 years-old.[2]
Career
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In the 1980s and early 1990s, he had early roles in the Australian soap operas; Sons and Daughters, A Country Practice and The Flying Doctors.
In 2013, he was cast as George Bligh, the romantic lead alongside Marta Dusseldorp in the 1950s dynasty drama, A Place to Call Home.[1]
Filmography
editFilm
editYear | Title | Role | Notes |
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1985 | A Street to Die | Trevor | |
1985 | Relatives | Ross | |
1986 | Dead End Drive-In | Don | |
1987 | Going Sane | Matthew Brown | |
1993 | Body Melt | Brian Rand | |
1995 | Blackwater Trail | Father Michael | |
1996 | The Inner Sanctuary | Andrew | |
2006 | Lost and Found | McKenzie Morgan | |
2009 | Blessed | Michael |
Television
editYear | Title | Role | Notes |
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1982 | A Country Practice | Barry Hall | "Prisoner of the Valley: Parts 1 & 2" |
1983 | Sons and Daughters | Peter Healy | Main role |
1983 | Chase Through the Night | Ray | TV film |
1984 | A Country Practice | Sandy Hughes | "Horse of a Different Colour: Parts 1 & 2" |
1984 | Five Mile Creek | Brennan | "The Hangman's Noose" |
1984 | High Country | Alex Corbett | TV film |
1985 | A Fortunate Life | Terry | "Providence (1914–1916)" |
1985 | Archer | Dave Power | TV film |
1986 | I Own the Racecourse | Const. Eadie | TV film |
1987 | Vietnam | Ritchie | TV miniseries |
1987 | The Wicked | Bronco | TV film |
1987 | The Flying Doctors | Trevor Neilson | "The Hometown Hero" |
1987–89 | A Country Practice | Michael Langley | Main role |
1989–91 | The Flying Doctors | Dr. David Ratcliffe | Main role |
1991 | Embassy | Joshua | "Cherchez La Femme" |
1991 | G.P. | Danny Turner | Recurring role |
1993 | Snowy | Gordon King | "Mick's Café" |
1994 | Tracks of Glory | Jonathan Dodds | TV miniseries |
1994–96 | The Man from Snowy River | Colin McGregor | Main role |
1996 | Pacific Drive | Shane Ritchie | TV film |
1996 | Halifax f.p. | Danny | "Without Consent" |
1997 | Murder Call | Kim Kouros | "Black Friday" |
1997–98 | Blue Heelers | Robbie Doyle | Recurring role |
1998 | All Saints | Bryan Taylor | "Happy Death Day" |
1998 | The Silver Brumby | Thowra (voice) | "Getting Together" |
1999 | Water Rats | Terry Spiro | "Santiago Rain" |
1999 | Close Contact | Chris Price | TV film |
2000 | Stingers | Dr. Gresham | Recurring role |
2000 | Eugénie Sandler P.I. | Ray Sandler | Main role |
2001 | Something in the Air | Steve Saks | "A Day in the Life of Mother and Wife", "Love Your Work", "Bulldust and Cow Pats" |
2001–03 | All Saints | Dr. Malcolm Pussle | Recurring role |
2002 | The Angel Files | Nathan | "Pilot Movie" |
2005 | Little Oberon | Dr. Vivian Cage | TV film |
2006 | Penicillin: The Magic Bullet | Norman Heatley | TV film |
2008–09 | The Elephant Princess | Omar | Main role (season 1) |
2009 | City Homicide | Victor Carling | "Stolen Sweets" |
2010 | Cops L.A.C. | Dave | "Ghost House" |
2011 | Underbelly Files: Tell Them Lucifer was Here | Det. Inspector Paul Sheridan | TV film |
2011 | Killing Time | David Ross QC | "1.6" |
2012 | Australia on Trial | John Plunkett | "Massacre at Myall Creek" |
2012 | The Mystery of a Hansom Cab | Oliver Whyte | TV film |
2013–2018 | A Place to Call Home | George Bligh | Main role |
Theatre
editYear | Title | Role | Notes |
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1991 | Hay Fever | Simon Bliss | Playhouse, Melbourne with Melbourne Theatre Company |
1999 | Fred | Detective Rose | Fairfax Studio, Melbourne with Melbourne Theatre Company |
2000 | Crazy Brave | Jim Morgan | Malthouse Theatre with Playbox Theatre Company |
2002 | The Lady in the Van | Sydney Opera House with Sydney Theatre Company | |
2003-04 | The Ishmael Club | Will Dyson | Trades Hall, Carlton South, Malthouse Theatre with Playbox Theatre Company |
Personal life
editHe is married to Michelle Louis, whom he met when he was 20 years-old and they were housemates.[2]
References
edit- ^ Jump up to: a b Gentleman proves his substance Sydney Morning Herald. 20 June 2013
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d What I know about women Sydney Morning Herald. 18 May 2014
- ^ "AusStage".