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Heath Franklin, born on December 23, 1980, in Sydney, Australia, is an Australian comedic performer, improviser, and writer. His career in comedy officially began in 2005. Franklin gained initial recognition for his work on “The Ronnie Johns Half Hour,” a sketch comedy show where he contributed as both a writer and performer from 2005 to 2006. This early role earned him a nomination for the inaugural Graham Kennedy Logie Award for “Most Outstanding New Talent” in 2006. His ability to blend writing with performance laid the groundwork for his subsequent work in the entertainment industry.
A significant turning point in Franklin’s career was his portrayal of the Australian criminal Mark “Chopper” Read. This iconic impersonation became central to his public persona and led to extensive television appearances and live shows. Under the “Chopper Read” persona, Franklin appeared on various programs, including Network Ten’s “The Christmas Panel” special in 2006, The Comedy Channel’s “Stand Up Australia” in 2007, and “Cracker Festival Gala” in 2008. He also made appearances on New Zealand television, such as C4’s “Jono’s New Show” in 2009 and TV3’s “7 Days,” where he became a recurring panelist from 2009 onwards. These roles cemented his reputation as a versatile comedic talent capable of both character-driven comedy and panel discussions.
Beyond his Chopper persona, Franklin has appeared as himself on programs like ABC’s “Spicks and Specks” in 2008 for two episodes and its “A Very Specky Christmas” special. He also participated in Working Dog’s “Thank God You’re Here” in 2009 and ABC’s “Randling” in 2012, where he was a member of the ‘Ducks of War’ team. In 2010, Franklin expanded his acting resume by starring as Mervyn Toebuck in the New Zealand crime comedy film “Predicament,” directed by Jason Stutter. His career also extended to radio, joining Triple M’s “Merrick & Australia” program in 2015. His continued presence in various media outlets underscores his consistent engagement in the comedy and entertainment sectors.
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