| John David Batchelor | |
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| Born | 25 September 1969 (age 41) Singapore |
| Other names | John Bachelor |
John David Batchelor (born 25 September 1969 in Singapore) is an Australian 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 Sea Patrol, and Peeto in the Australian feature film Red Dog.[1]
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Beside portraying Andy 'Charge' Thorpe on Sea Patrol, Batchelor has had guest roles on All Saints, Water Rats, Stingers, and Murder Call. He appeared in the 2003 films, Inspector Gadget 2 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.
In 2011, Batchelor starred as Peeto in the Australian film Red Dog and also as Wally Tomlinson, associate of underworld figure Kate Leigh in the Nine Network series Underbelly: Razor.[2]
As a child, Batchelor and his family moved around frequently, as his father was an officer in the Australian Army. Batchelor graduated from Australia's National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) with a degree in Performing Arts (Acting) in 1992.[3]
Batchelor has won a range of awards, including: