Peter Rowsthorn
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Peter Rowsthorn (Born 1963) is an Australian comedy actor best known for his TV work, particularly as Brett Craig
in the hit series Kath & Kim
(2002 – 2007) and as Warren Cronkshonk in hospital spoof Let The Blood Run Free
(1990–92). He recently made several appearances on the improvised comedy series Thank God You're Here
and is the host of Can We Help?
on ABC TV
.
He first came to prominence as a stand-up comic and as a writer and performer on The Comedy Company
(1989). Peter appeared with Warren Mitchell
in the film Crackers
(1998), had small roles in Bad Eggs
and Take Away
(both 2003) and played an outrageous hairdresser called 'Miss Kafka' in the Sigrid Thornton
telemovie Little Oberon
(2005).
He's a known Australian rules football
fan and supporter of the Hawthorn Football Club
, appearing on television ads for the club's membership, as well as making guest appearances in the 2006 & 2007 AFL Legends Match and Community Cup
.
His father Peter was the chairman of Toll Holdings
, Australia's largest transport company. His brother Mark
is one of Australia's richest men, rated 37 on Forbes' Australia & New Zealand's 40 Richest 2007.
Brett Craig
Brett Craig is a fictional character on the Australian comedy television series, Kath & Kim. He is portrayed by Peter Rowsthorn.-Background:Brett was married to Kim Craig from the start of the series...
in the hit series Kath & Kim
Kath & Kim
Kath & Kim is a Logie Award-winning character-driven Australian television situation comedy series. The series was created by, and is written by Jane Turner and Gina Riley who play the title characters: a suburban mother and daughter with a dysfunctional relationship...
(2002 – 2007) and as Warren Cronkshonk in hospital spoof Let The Blood Run Free
Let The Blood Run Free
Let The Blood Run Free was an anarchic Australian spoof soap opera set in St Christopher's Hospital and created by comedy collective, The Blood Group.- Conception :...
(1990–92). He recently made several appearances on the improvised comedy series Thank God You're Here
Thank God You're Here
Thank God You're Here is an Australian television improvised comedy program created by Working Dog Productions, which premiered on Network Ten on 5 April 2006, and aired for the first three seasons with Seven for the fourth season...
and is the host of Can We Help?
Can We Help?
Can We Help? is a factual Australian television series hosted by Peter Rowsthorn.It is in its sixth season in 2011 and is broadcast on ABC1 at 6.00pm on Saturdays. The program is driven by viewer questions and requests for help in regards to a wide range of subjects...
on ABC TV
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation, commonly referred to as "the ABC" , is Australia's national public broadcaster...
.
He first came to prominence as a stand-up comic and as a writer and performer on The Comedy Company
The Comedy Company
The Comedy Company was an Australian comedy television series first aired from 16 February 1988 until about 11 November 1990 on Network Ten, Sunday night and was created and directed by Ian McFadyen, and co directed and produced by Jo Lane...
(1989). Peter appeared with Warren Mitchell
Warren Mitchell
Warren Mitchell is an English actor who rose to initial prominence in the role of bigoted cockney Alf Garnett in the BBC television sitcom Till Death Us Do Part , and its sequels Till Death... and In Sickness and in Health , all of which were written by Johnny Speight...
in the film Crackers
Crackers (1998 film)
Crackers is a Christmas-themed Australian film starring Peter Rowsthorn. It was released on 9 July 1998. It was written and directed by David Swann.- Plot :...
(1998), had small roles in Bad Eggs
Bad Eggs
Bad Eggs is a 2003 Australian comedy movie, written and directed by Tony Martin. It stars Mick Molloy, Bob Franklin and Judith Lucy, with Alan Brough, Bill Hunter, Marshall Napier, Nicholas Bell, Steven Vidler, Shaun Micallef, Robyn Nevin, Brett Swain, Denis Moore and Pete Smith having supporting...
and Take Away
Take Away
Take Away is a 2003 Australian comedy movie, written by Dave O'Neil, who also features as a minor character, and Mark O'Toole. It stars Vince Colosimo, Stephen Curry, Rose Byrne and Nathan Phillips...
(both 2003) and played an outrageous hairdresser called 'Miss Kafka' in the Sigrid Thornton
Sigrid Thornton
Sigrid Thornton is an Australian multi-award winning actress.-Early years:Thornton was born in Canberra, the daughter of Merle, a teacher of women's studies and writer, and Neil Thornton, an academic. She spent most of her formative years growing up and attending school at St. Peter's Lutheran...
telemovie Little Oberon
Little Oberon
Little Oberon, directed by Kevin Carlin, is a 2005 Australian telemovie starring Sigrid Thornton.The movie was filmed during 2004 in and around the town of Marysville, Victoria, Australia....
(2005).
He's a known Australian rules football
Australian rules football
Australian rules football, officially known as Australian football, also called football, Aussie rules or footy is a sport played between two teams of 22 players on either...
fan and supporter of the Hawthorn Football Club
Hawthorn Football Club
The Hawthorn Football Club, nicknamed the Hawks, is a professional Australian rules football club in the Australian Football League . The club, founded in 1902, is the youngest of the Victorian-based teams in the AFL. The team play in Brown & Gold vertically striped guernseys...
, appearing on television ads for the club's membership, as well as making guest appearances in the 2006 & 2007 AFL Legends Match and Community Cup
Community Cup
The Community Cup is an annual charity event held in Melbourne which features an Australian rules football match. It is noted for its cult following, celebrity appearances and media profile....
.
His father Peter was the chairman of Toll Holdings
Toll Holdings
TOLL , properly TOLL Holdings Limited, is Australia's largest transport company, based in Melbourne, Victoria. The company has operations in road, rail, sea and air in 55 countries....
, Australia's largest transport company. His brother Mark
Mark Rowsthorn
Mark Rowsthorn is an Australian businessman in the transport industry. He serves as the Chairman of Toll NZ, New Zealand's largest transport company. He was recently the CEO of one of Australia's largest transport company, Asciano Limited.- Biography :...
is one of Australia's richest men, rated 37 on Forbes' Australia & New Zealand's 40 Richest 2007.