Andrey Batt (born Andrey Sergeevich Batychko, Russian: Андре́й Серге́евич Ба́тычко) is a Russian actor, director, rapper, songwriter, composer and producer. Batt began his career as a director at just seventeen, with the independent sports film Remix Tape (2002). In 2009, Batt began acting, appearing in commercials and TV-shows. In 2016, he performed with a halftime show at EuroLeague.Rhyme Magazine: Андрей Батт выступил на "Евролиге" (Russian)
Acting career
Batt began performing in 2009, appearing in several commercials and television roles. His first acting appearance was in NTV Plus channel sports commercial. Later, he starred in several TV shows like Wedding Ring on Channel One and The Capital of Sin (Success by All Means), where his co-stars were Dmity Nagiev and Viktoriya Tolstoganova.
In 2010 Batt moved to Los Angeles. He appeared in several American TV shows like Justified in which he starred opposite of Timothy Olyphant and The Walking Dead.Andrey Batt Batychko about his appearance in The Walking Dead TV Show (Russian)defanafan.com: The Walking Dead: Detalles de la nueva mid-season. (Portuguese)
In summer 2014 Batt announced his first Russian superhero film called Hero.КиноПоиск – movie "Hero". (Russian)Andrey Batt Batychko about Russian Superhero movie. (Russian)
In 2023, Batt voiced Marty the caterpillar in the Canadian animated motion picture Butterfly Tale.OK! Magazine: В ЦДМ на Лубянке состоялась премьера мультфильма «КРЫЛАТАЯ ИСТОРИЯ»
Music career
Single "Love Above the Clouds" () was the first musical experience by Andrey Batychko as his hip-hop alter-ego Batt (Means "Bat" on Creole dialect). It was released on January 15, 2013, on iTunes.
"Love Above the Clouds" music video is features Russian celebrities and sportsmens as: Actress Darya Melnikova, known for her lead role in a Russian TV series "Daddy's Daughters" on CTC Channel; 2012 Olympic Games bronze medalist Anton Ponkrashov of the CSKA Moscow and the Russian national basketball team;Anton Ponkrashov in Batt – Love Above the Clouds music video. (Russian)Anatoly Kashirov ("Spartak") and Anton Ponkrashov (CSKA) in Batt – Love Above the Clouds music video. (Russian) 2009 Universiade silver medalist Anatoly Kashirov of the "Spartak" Saint Petersburg and the Russian national basketball team;sports.ru: Russian national basketball team members Anatoly Kashirov and Anton Ponkrashov in Batt – Love Above the Clouds music video. (Russian)"Spartak" Saint Petersburg Twitter: Anatoly Kashirov stars in Batt – Love Above the Clouds music video. (Russian)
On December 16, 2013, Batt released his second single "Letniy" () featuring vocals from Darya Melnikova."StarHit" Magazine – Russian actress Daria Melnikova collabs with rapper Batt. (Russian) It was written and produced by Batt. A music video for the song was released on August 27, 2014."7DAYS" Magazine: Melnikova tries as a singer (Russian)Daria Melnikova in Batt’s Rap video. (Russian) The video received positive reception from critics.New music videos rating (August 25–31) by "7DAYS" Magazine. (Russian)
Philanthropy Andrey Batt is a founder of the Charity Box Foundation, a philanthropic organisation that strives to support kids with disabilities. The charity programmes and events are held regularly. Andrey Kirilenko and Andrey Batt at the "Charity Box Foundation" event. (Russian)"Celebrity TREND" Magazine: "Charity Box Foundation". (Russian)
Filmography
Film Year Movie Production Character Notes 2023 Butterfly Tale Canada / Germany Marty Voice 2016–2021 The Artist's Adventure Russia Self Director / Producer / Composer 2013 Fighting Spirit Japan / United States Alexander Independent film 2010–2018 The Walking Dead United States Rick's Friend 2011–2014 The Killing Canada / United States Hijacker 2011 Father's Day United States Short film 2010–2015 Justified United States Cop 2010 The Capital of Sin (Success by All Means) Ukraine / Russia Bribes barman 2010 Dirty Work Russia Victor TV series 2010 You Ordered Murder Russia TV series 2009 City of Temptation Russia / Ukraine Kostia 2008–2011 Wedding Ring Russia Television special (TeleROMAN) 2004 Remix Tape Volume 2 Russia Self Director / Producer 2002 Remix Tape Volume 1 Russia Self Director / Producer
Discography
Singles 2013 – "Lyubov Nad Oblakami" 2014 – "Letniy" (featuring Dasha Melnikova) 2015 – "Letniy" (RIA Project Saxophone Dance Remix) 2017 – "Moy Gorod"
Music video
2014 – "Letniy" (featuring Dasha Melnikova)Andrey Batt – Letniy (feat. Dasha Melnikova) on YouTube
References
External links
Andrey Batt on "КиноПоиск"