Brett Climo
Brett Climo | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 September 1964 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1982 to present |
| Known for | Sons and Daughters A Country Practice The Flying Doctors A Place to Call Home |
| Spouse |
Michelle Louis (m. 1996) |
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]
Early life
[edit]Climo was born to parents Nancy and Ray in Sydney, Australia 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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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 Five Mile Creek, before his big break came in 1987 with the role of Ritchie in miniseries Vietnam alongside Nicole Kidman, after having previously appeared with her in the TV movies Chase Through the Night and Archer.[3]
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 New South Wales) 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.[3]
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 Blue Heelers. 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 The Elephant Princess. He starred as Detective Inspector Paul Sheridan in the 2011 Underbelly TV movie, Tell Them Lucifer Was Here.[3] 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.[1] 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
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | A Street to Die | Trevor | |
| 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
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | A Country Practice | Barry Hall | Episode: "Prisoner of the Valley: Parts 1 & 2" |
| 1983 | Sons and Daughters | Peter Healy | Main role |
| Chase Through the Night | Ray | TV film | |
| 1984 | A Country Practice | Sandy Hughes | Episode: "Horse of a Different Colour: Parts 1 & 2" |
| Five Mile Creek | Brennan | Episode: "The Hangman's Noose" | |
| High Country | Alex Corbett | TV film | |
| 1985 | A Fortunate Life | Terry | Episode: "Providence (1914–1916)" |
| Archer | Dave Power | TV film | |
| 1986 | I Own the Racecourse | Constable Eadie | TV film |
| 1987 | Vietnam | Ritchie | TV miniseries |
| The Wicked | Bronco | TV film | |
| The Flying Doctors | Trevor Neilson | Episode: "The Hometown Hero" | |
| 1987–1989 | A Country Practice | Michael Langley | Main role |
| 1989–1991 | The Flying Doctors | Dr. David Ratcliffe | Main role |
| 1991 | Embassy | Joshua | Episode: "Cherchez La Femme" |
| G.P. | Danny Turner | Recurring role | |
| 1993 | Snowy | Gordon King | Episode: "Mick's Café" |
| 1994 | Tracks of Glory | Jonathan Dodds | TV miniseries |
| 1994–1996 | The Man from Snowy River | Colin McGregor | Main role |
| 1996 | Pacific Drive | Shane Ritchie | TV film |
| Halifax f.p. | Danny | Episode: "Without Consent" | |
| 1997 | Murder Call | Kim Kouros | Episode: "Black Friday" |
| 1997–1998 | Blue Heelers | Robbie Doyle | Recurring role |
| 1998 | All Saints | Bryan Taylor | Episode: "Happy Death Day" |
| The Silver Brumby | Thowra (voice) | Episode: "Getting Together" | |
| 1999 | Water Rats | Terry Spiro | Episode: "Santiago Rain" |
| Close Contact | Chris Price | TV film | |
| 2000 | Stingers | Dr. Gresham | Recurring role |
| Eugénie Sandler P.I. | Ray Sandler | Main role | |
| 2001 | Something in the Air | Steve Saks | 3 episodes: "A Day in the Life of Mother and Wife", "Love Your Work", "Bulldust and Cow Pats" |
| 2001–2003 | All Saints | Dr. Malcolm Pussle | Recurring role |
| 2002 | The Angel Files | Nathan | Episode: "Pilot Movie" |
| 2005 | Little Oberon | Dr. Vivian Cage | TV film |
| 2006 | Penicillin: The Magic Bullet | Norman Heatley | TV film |
| 2008–2009 | The Elephant Princess | Omar | Main role (season 1) |
| 2009 | City Homicide | Victor Carling | Episode: "Stolen Sweets" |
| 2010 | Cops L.A.C. | Dave | Episode: "Ghost House" |
| 2011 | Underbelly Files: Tell Them Lucifer was Here | Det. Inspector Paul Sheridan | TV film |
| Killing Time | David Ross QC | Episode: "1.6" | |
| 2012 | Australia on Trial | John Plunkett | Episode: "Massacre at Myall Creek" |
| The Mystery of a Hansom Cab | Oliver Whyte | TV film | |
| 2013–2018 | A Place to Call Home | George Bligh | Main role |
| 2024 | Fisk | Sergeant McCabe | 1 episode |
| Darby and Joan | Mick Riley | Season 2 |
Theatre
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Hay Fever | Simon Bliss | Playhouse, Melbourne with MTC |
| 1999 | Fred | Detective Rose | Fairfax Studio, Melbourne with MTC |
| 2000 | Crazy Brave | Jim Morgan | Malthouse Theatre with Playbox Theatre Company |
| 2002 | The Lady in the Van | Sydney Opera House with STC | |
| 2003–2004 | The Ishmael Club | Will Dyson | Trades Hall, Melbourne, Malthouse Theatre with Playbox Theatre Company |
Personal life
[edit]Climo is married to hospitality-training manager Michelle Louis, whom he met when he was 20 years old and they were housemates.[2] Together they have a son.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Gentleman proves his substance Sydney Morning Herald. 20 June 2013
- ^ a b c d What I know about women Sydney Morning Herald. 18 May 2014
- ^ a b c d "Brett Climo is happy to be home for new period drama A Place to Call Home". news.com.au. 24 April 2013.
- ^ "Brett Climo stage credits". AusStage.
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