Heath Franklin (born 23 December 1980) is an Australian comedic performer, improviser and writer.

Career

Franklin has appeared on The Ronnie Johns Half Hour sketch comedy show, ABC TV's Spicks and Specks, Working Dog's Thank God You're Here and in New Zealand, on 7 Days. He also appeared in the show Randling with teammate Felicity Ward in the Ducks of War team. He is best known for his impersonation of the Australian criminal Mark "Chopper" Read. In 2010, Franklin starred in the New Zealand crime comedy film Predicament.

Career appearances

TV appearances

As 'stage persona', "Chopper Read"

As himself

As both

Film appearances

Radio appearances

Awards and nominations

In 2006, Franklin was nominated for the inaugural Graham Kennedy Logie Award for "Most Outstanding New Talent" for his work on The Ronnie Johns Half Hour. He has also performed warm-up for the Logies.

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards are an annual awards ceremony presented by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) which recognise excellence, innovation and achievement across all genres of the music of Australia. They commenced in 1987. ! Ref.