John Batchelor
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia John David Batchelor (born 25 September 1969 in Singapore) is an Australian television and film actor. He is most known for portraying Chief Petty Officer Marine Technical (CPOMT) / Chief Engineer Andy 'Charge' Thorpe on the Australian drama series Sea Patrol, and Peeto in the Australian feature film Red Dog. Description above from the Wikipedia article John Batchelor (Australian actor), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
John Batchelor Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of John Batchelor reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 24 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of John Batchelor's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 25% of John Batchelor's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Ned, which stands out as a key performance.
Best John Batchelor Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Batchelor's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie John Batchelor has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | New Blue | Drop Bear | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Holding Achilles | Odysseus | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Longest Weekend | Mark Palmer | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Groundhog Night | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Whistleblower | Harrison | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Chasing Comets | Coach Munsey | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Great Mint Swindle | Tony Lewandowski | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Red Dog | Peeto | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Boys On Film 6: Pacific Rim | Mal Logan (segment "Franswa Sharl") | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Subdivision | Pete | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Franswa Sharl | Mal Logan | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Tender Hook | Ronnie | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Man-Thing | Wayne Thibadeaux | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Roll | Tiny Veneto | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Ned | Shopkeeper & Klansman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Danny Deckchair | Pete | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Inspector Gadget 2 | McKibble | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Monkey's Mask | Steve (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | City Loop | Mr. Maxwell | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Three Stooges | Curly Wannabe | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Sunday | Todd Markel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Mr. Reliable | Chubby Cop | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Roly Poly Man | Axel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Custodian | Waiter | Flop | Similar → |
John Batchelor - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John Batchelor?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Batchelor is "Ned" with a rating of 7.8/10.
How many movies has John Batchelor acted in?
John Batchelor has been featured in at least 24 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John Batchelor?
Other notable films include "The Roly Poly Man", "Red Dog", and "Roll".