Alan Fletcher began his career on the stage at Perth's Hole in the Wall Theatre, before moving to the Perth Theatre Company at the National Theatre, Western Australia, where he worked opposite such great talents as Warren Mitchell, Honor Blackman, Tom Stoppard, 'Bill Kerr' and Tim Brooke-Taylor.
After three years of solid work, he headed to Sydney, where he played his first television role in "The Young Doctors" (1976), before landing the role that would fully launch him into Australia's lounge rooms - that of "Constable Frank Rossi" on "Cop Shop" (1977). Various roles in film and television followed, including playing "Martin Blake" on "The Love Boat" (1977) opposite Morgan Fairchild, "Henry Landers" in Gross Misconduct (1993/I) opposite Jimmy Smits and "Frank Harkin" in Mercy Mission: The Rescue of Flight 771 (1993) (TV) opposite Scott Bakula.
Alan returned to the theatre in 1998 with the Melbourne Theatre Company (MTC), with whom he worked with in various lead roles for the next three years. His return to Australian television was honoured when he was nominated for an Australian Film Institute (AFI) Award for Best Actor in a Series for his role as Australian Consul, "Michael Clayton" in the Australian series "Embassy" (1990).
In 1994, Alan took the role of "Dr Karl Kennedy" on "Neighbours" (1985), a role he plays to the present day. During this time he has also taken to the stage again in 'Mame', as well as hosting various television documentaries and lifestyle programs.
After three years of solid work, he headed to Sydney, where he played his first television role in "The Young Doctors" (1976), before landing the role that would fully launch him into Australia's lounge rooms - that of "Constable Frank Rossi" on "Cop Shop" (1977). Various roles in film and television followed, including playing "Martin Blake" on "The Love Boat" (1977) opposite Morgan Fairchild, "Henry Landers" in Gross Misconduct (1993/I) opposite Jimmy Smits and "Frank Harkin" in Mercy Mission: The Rescue of Flight 771 (1993) (TV) opposite Scott Bakula.
Alan returned to the theatre in 1998 with the Melbourne Theatre Company (MTC), with whom he worked with in various lead roles for the next three years. His return to Australian television was honoured when he was nominated for an Australian Film Institute (AFI) Award for Best Actor in a Series for his role as Australian Consul, "Michael Clayton" in the Australian series "Embassy" (1990).
In 1994, Alan took the role of "Dr Karl Kennedy" on "Neighbours" (1985), a role he plays to the present day. During this time he has also taken to the stage again in 'Mame', as well as hosting various television documentaries and lifestyle programs.
Alan, along with Mark Furze, will take part in a British reality show, Soapstar Superstar. They will be competing against British soap stars from EastEnders and Coronation Street.
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Alan is the Victorian Branch President of the MEAA (Australian Equity)
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Alan’s future ambitions are to write and record more music.
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Alan lists his most treasured possession as his guitar.
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Alan has 3 younger brothers.
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Alan believes that if he wasn’t an actor, he would have become a scientist.
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Alan felt privileged to work with Noni Hazelhurst on Fran, describing her as ‘incredible’.
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Alan is a keen golfer and enjoys photography. He is one of Melbourne's premiere 'Headshot' photographers.
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Some of Alan's favorites:
- favorite song: Russians by Sting;
- favorite book: Cloudstreet by Tim Winton;
- favorite movie: Local Hero; and
- favorite type of television programs: documentaries (edit) Alan says he made friends for life on the series Cop Shop. He has also said he felt honored to work with Jimmy Smits in Gross Misconduct. Alan would also love to work with Robert Duvall sometime. (edit) Alan lists the highlights of working on Neighbours as working with Jackie Woodburne, Kym Valentine, Benji McNair and Jesse Spencer. (edit) Alan's favorite role has been Frank Vittorio in Sword of Honour, but he believes his role in Sword of Honour has been one of his best. (edit) Alan is married to newsreader Jennifer Keyte. They have two children together, Tom and Veronica. (edit) In the 1970s, Alan played the brother of Jackie Woodburne in Cop Shop, reuniting with her to play her husband in Neighbours. (edit) In 1990 Alan was nominated for an Australian Film Institute Award for Best Actor in a Series for his role as Australian Consul, ‘Michael Clayton’ in the TV series Embassy. (edit) Alan knows the art of fencing which he learned in his role in The Three Musketeers. (edit) Alan is an accomplished singer and guitarist, fronting the band Waiting Room. The band performs most weekends in Frankston, Victoria. In 2006 they toured the UK, playing in pubs and universities across England. (edit)
- favorite song: Russians by Sting;
- favorite book: Cloudstreet by Tim Winton;
- favorite movie: Local Hero; and
- favorite type of television programs: documentaries (edit) Alan says he made friends for life on the series Cop Shop. He has also said he felt honored to work with Jimmy Smits in Gross Misconduct. Alan would also love to work with Robert Duvall sometime. (edit) Alan lists the highlights of working on Neighbours as working with Jackie Woodburne, Kym Valentine, Benji McNair and Jesse Spencer. (edit) Alan's favorite role has been Frank Vittorio in Sword of Honour, but he believes his role in Sword of Honour has been one of his best. (edit) Alan is married to newsreader Jennifer Keyte. They have two children together, Tom and Veronica. (edit) In the 1970s, Alan played the brother of Jackie Woodburne in Cop Shop, reuniting with her to play her husband in Neighbours. (edit) In 1990 Alan was nominated for an Australian Film Institute Award for Best Actor in a Series for his role as Australian Consul, ‘Michael Clayton’ in the TV series Embassy. (edit) Alan knows the art of fencing which he learned in his role in The Three Musketeers. (edit) Alan is an accomplished singer and guitarist, fronting the band Waiting Room. The band performs most weekends in Frankston, Victoria. In 2006 they toured the UK, playing in pubs and universities across England. (edit)
Alan: My Mum bought me a guitar when I was quite young, and I always plodded along with it.
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Alan: I live in mortal fear of anyone who takes themselves too seriously.
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Alan: (on public reactions when he left his wife, Susan, in 'Neighbours') There was a small group of mainly young men who considered me to be a total legend for hooking up with Nat Bassingthwaighte (Izzy)! And then there was the vast bulk of the audience saying, 'Karl's mad. When will he get back together with Susan?'
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Alan: (on the Izzy storyline in 'Neighbours') It was fantastic. Polarising an audience is part of good drama. If you played Mr Nice Guy, it would be so boring. Karl has plenty of arrogance; he can be abrasive and competitive. He has a lot of flaws, so that's interesting to play.
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Alan: (after playing the same character on 'Neighbours' for 12 years) I love playing Karl because he's changed so much - especially in the last five years.
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Alan: Most of my children have never known me to do anything else but Neighbours.
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