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.Gentleman proves his substance Sydney Morning Herald. 20 June 2013
Early life Climo was born on 26 September 1964 to parents Nancy and Ray in Sydney, Australia. 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. His mother married his stepfather, David, when Climo was 11 years old.What I know about women Sydney Morning Herald. 18 May 2014
Career
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.
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.
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. 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. 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.
Personal life Climo is married to hospitality-training manager Michelle Louis, whom he met when he was 20 years old and they were housemates. Together they have a son.
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes1985 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 Year Title Role Notes 1982 A Country Practice Barry Hall Episode: "Prisoner of the Valley: Parts 1 & 2"1983Sons and Daughters Peter Healy Main role Chase Through the Night Ray TV film1984 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 film1985 A Fortunate Life Terry Episode: "Providence (1914–1916)" Archer Dave Power TV film 1986 I Own the Racecourse Constable Eadie TV film1987 Vietnam Ritchie TV miniseries Bronco TV filmThe Flying Doctors Trevor Neilson Episode: "The Hometown Hero" 1987–1989 A Country Practice Michael Langley Main role 1989–1991 Dr. David Ratcliffe Main role1991 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 role1996 Pacific Drive Shane Ritchie TV soap opera Halifax f.p. Danny Episode: "Without Consent" 1997 Murder Call Kim Kouros Episode: "Black Friday" 1997–1998 Blue Heelers Robbie Doyle Recurring role1998 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 film2000 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 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 role2024 Fisk Sergeant McCabe 1 episode Darby and Joan Mick Riley Season 2
Theatre 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
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External links
Brett Climo interview The Flying Doctors cast - Brett Climo