Peter Rowsthorn (actor)

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Peter Rowsthorn
Born1963 (age 60–61)
Melbourne, Australia
Education
Occupations
  • Comedian
  • actor
  • presenter
  • MC
  • host
  • theatre
Years active1983–present
Known for The Comedy Company , Kath and Kim
SpouseGabrielle Rowsthorn
Children4

Peter Rowsthorn (born 1963) is an Australian stand-up comedian, actor, writer, producer, MC, host and theatre.

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Early life and education

Rowsthorn attended Trinity Grammar School in Kew, before pursuing tertiary education at Rusden College (now part of Deakin University [1] ), where he obtained a teaching degree. He worked as a drama teacher, prior to his show business career. [2] He grew up in the Melbourne suburb of Mount Waverley.

Career

Rowsthorn started performing as half of the comedy and singing duo The Cactus Brothers in 1983 while studying for his degree.

He first came to prominence as a stand-up comic and as a writer and performer on The Comedy Company (1989). Rowsthorn appeared with Warren Mitchell in the film Crackers (1998), was a lead in the Australian children's television show The Gift (1997), 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 played Warren Cronkshonk in hospital spoof Let the Blood Run Free (1990–1992).

He is probably best known for his TV work, particularly as Brett Craig in the hit series Kath & Kim (2002–2007) [3] [4] and 2012 movie, Kath & Kimderella . [5]

Rowsthorn was the host of factual show, Can We Help?, on ABC TV between 2006 and 2011. [6]

Rowsthorn has also appeared on Thank God You're Here , Celebrity Name Game , Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation , Studio 10 , Show Me the Movie! and Hughesy, We Have a Problem .

In 2018, Rowsthorn appeared on the fourth season of the Australian version of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! . [7] [8] On 7 March 2018, Rowsthorn was evicted after 40 days in the jungle, coming 6th place. [9]

In 2023, Rowsthorn competed on the celebrity edition of The Amazing Race Australia with his daughter, Frankie. [10] In December 2023, Rowsthorn played the character Amos in the theatrical production of Chicago. [11]

Personal life

Rowsthorn supports various charity and community groups including Oxfam. [12]

Rowsthorn is a featured guest on SBS genealogy series Who Do You Think You Are? .[ citation needed ]

As of 2013, he resides in Perth, Western Australia. [13]

His older brother is prominent Melbourne businessman Mark Rowsthorn. His father is Peter Rowsthorn Snr.

He is a keen follower of AFL club Hawthorn. [14]

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References

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  2. ↑ ABC Local Radio, Nicolas Rothwell and Peter Rowsthorn, 27 February 2007. Retrieved 18 April 2013.
  3. ↑ Bucklow, Andrew (13 May 2020). "Peter Rowsthorn reveals who almost played Brett Craig in Kath And Kim". News.com.au.
  4. ↑ "Pete Rowsthorn looks back on Shane Warne's iconic Kath & Kim appearance". 6PR. 7 March 2022. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
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  6. ↑ "ABCTV – Can We Help? – Meet Pete". Australian Broadcasting Corporation . Retrieved 10 February 2017.
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  11. ↑ Brennan, Rosamund (3 December 2023). "Chicago review – masterful star-studded production kicks off Australian tour". The Guardian. ISSN   0261-3077 . Retrieved 8 April 2024.
  12. ↑ "Rowsthorn promotes a Christmas idea with legs – Media Oxfam Australia" . Retrieved 10 February 2017.
  13. ↑ Peter Rowsthorn in Perth, 12 September 2019, retrieved 20 October 2022
  14. ↑ "Pete's here to help". The West Australian. 11 February 2011. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
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