Heath Franklin
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Heath Franklin is a Sydney-based comedic performer, improviser and writer.
[edit] Career
He is most famous for his characters from The Ronnie Johns Half Hour sketch comedy TV show.
His character Chopper, based on real life criminal Mark 'Chopper' Read, has become a cult favourite, especially on internet sites such as YouTube.
In 2006, Franklin was nominated for the Inaugural Graham Kennedy Logie Award for "Most Outstanding New Talent" regarding his work on The Ronnie Johns Half Hour. He also performed warm up duties for the Logies.
In December 2006, Franklin appeared as Chopper on the Network Ten "The Christmas Panel" special.
From March to May 2007, Franklin will perform a national live tour of his character, Chopper, in Chopper's Harden the F*ck Up Australia Tour.
