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Alan Fletcher (actor)
| Alan Fletcher | |
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 Fletcher performing at the Barfly Club, Aberdeen, December 2008 |
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| Born | 30 March 1957 Perth, Australia |
| Occupation | Television actor, Musician |
| Spouse | Jennifer Hansen (1990–present) |
| Children | Veronica Fletcher and Tom Fletcher |
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| http://www.alanfletcher.net/ | |
Alan Fletcher (born 30 March 1957) is an Australian actor and musician, best known for his role as Karl Kennedy in long-running soap opera Neighbours. Fletcher was educated at Wesley College, Perth.
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Career
Fletcher's first widely seen role was in police drama Cop Shop from 1982 until production ceased the following year. Prior to this, he appeared in a few episodes of the US series The Love Boat (1981) and various Australian feature films, TV movies, and miniseries. He briefly acted in Neighbours in 1987 as Greg Cooper, a run-down, dishonest boxer working in Jim Robinson's (Alan Dale) garage.[1] In 1994, Fletcher successfully auditioned for the role of Karl Kennedy in the soap, a role which he continues to play.[1]
In 2005, Fletcher starred as Henry Higgins in a production of My Fair Lady at the Melbourne Comedy Theatre. He is also a prominent member of the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance, a role which saw him become a vocal critic of the 2004 US-Australia Free Trade Agreement, including an appearance on the political talk-show Meet the Press.
In 2008, Fletcher starred as Frank McGee in the workshop performance season of Call Girl the Musical and as Captain Hook in the Pantomime Peter Pan at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.[2]
Musical career
Fletcher is also the lead singer in a band called Waiting Room, with other members including Tommy Rando, Chris Hawker and drummer Jeff Consi. They have toured the United Kingdom several times. With a handful of their own songs they incorporate a selection of cover versions into their set. Fletcher also covers Smokie's "Living Next Door to Alice", substituting Alice, for "Susan", his on-screen wife (Jackie Woodburne). Their single, So Wrong, was released on iTunes on the 26 November 2007, followed by their new album, Live at the Elephant, on the 17 December 2007. On the 30 November 2007 Fletcher performed a cover of Oasis' "Wonderwall" for BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge.[3] In December 2008 Fletcher played a solo gig in Aberdeen, playing a mixture of covers and Waiting Room, material. He followed this with a second gig in the city on the 3 January 2009 at The Lemon Tree.
On the 15 May 2009 Fletcher announced via his official website that he was to tour the UK with a new band, The X-Rays due to the economic situation of bringing Waiting Room with him. The tour took place in September and October 2009 and featured some original Waiting Room material. The X-Rays are UK based musicians Johnny Lucas, Chris Hanby and Martin Stewart. Fletcher continues to perform each week in Melbourne with Waiting Room.
In September 2010, Fletcher announced on his official website that he will be touring the UK with Tommy Rando in November and December of that year.[4] On 28 November 2010, during his UK tour, Fletcher appeared on the The Xtra Factor to discuss the potential winners of the show.[4]
Fletcher was a contestant on the UK TV show Soapstar Superstar, in January 2007 finishing in sixth place.[5] He performed the following songs:
- Day 1: Faith (George Michael)
- Day 2: Bridge Over Troubled Water (Simon & Garfunkel)
- Day 3: Tears in Heaven (Eric Clapton)
- Day 4: Can't Take My Eyes Off You (Andy Williams)
- Day 5: Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me (Elton John)
Personal life
Fletcher's wife is former Network Ten Melbourne newsreader Jennifer Hansen[6] and they have two children, Veronica and Tom.[7] Fletcher supports Liverpool Football Club.[8]
Fletcher is an ambassador for Blue September, a charity that raises awareness of all cancers that can affect men. In 2011, Fletcher helped launch the charity in Britain.[9]
Fletcher was once a sea scout but has since admitted that he hates sailing. The person he admires most is Nelson Mandela.[10]
References
- ^ a b "Doctor beat – Lifestyle – Doncaster Free Press". Doncaster Free Press. Johnston Press. 6 December 2007. http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/lifestyle/doctor_beat_1_509300. Retrieved 9 March 2011.
- ^ Begbie, Scott (24 April 2008). "Neighbours doctor to star in Aberdeen panto – Evening Express". Evening Express (Scotland). http://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/Article.aspx/603649?UserKey=0. Retrieved 9 March 2011.
- ^ "BBC – Radio 1 – Jo Whiley – Photos". BBC Online. http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/photos/jowhiley/2754. Retrieved 9 March 2011.
- ^ a b "Dr Karl goes Walkabout". Channel Five. Holy Soap. 26 November 2010. http://holysoap.five.tv/neighbours/news/dr-karl-goes-walkabout-11034. Retrieved 28 November 2010.
- ^ "Alan is shown the Soapstar door". What's On TV. IPC Media. 11 January 2007. http://www.whatsontv.co.uk/reality/soapstar-superstar/news/alan-is-shown-the-soapstar-door/97. Retrieved 9 March 2011.
- ^ Wood, Beci (20 October 2005). "Dr Karl is best medicine". The Sun. UK: News International. http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/features/life/226500/Dr-Karl-is-best-medicine.html. Retrieved 9 March 2011.
- ^ "BBC – Communicate – Chat Archive". BBC Online. June 2002. http://www.bbc.co.uk/communicate/archive/alan_fletcher/page2.shtml. Retrieved 9 March 2011.
- ^ Willmer, Kaz (June 2005). "BBC – Berkshire – Entertainment – Review: Dr Karl's Band!". BBC Online. http://www.bbc.co.uk/berkshire/content/articles/2005/06/04/karl_kennedy_gig_review_feature.shtml. Retrieved 9 March 2011.
- ^ "Alan goes blue for September". Channel Five. http://www.channel5.com/shows/neighbours/news/alan-goes-blue-for-september. Retrieved 29 August 2011.
- ^ "In The Green Room: Alan Fletcher". Channel 5 (UK). Northern & Shell. http://www.channel5.com/shows/neighbours/interviews/in-the-green-room-alan-fletcher. Retrieved 8 April 2012.
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