Patrick Brammall Explained

Patrick Brammall
Birth Date:1976 3, df=yes
Birth Place:Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Nationality:Australian
Alma Mater:Victorian College of the Arts
Years Active:2001–present
Spouse:
Children:1[1]

Patrick Brammall (born 30 March 1976) is an Australian actor and writer. He is best known for his roles as Sean Moody in the ABC comedy A Moody Christmas; as Leo Taylor in Series 5 of Channel Ten's Offspring; and as Sergeant James Hayes in the ABC series Glitch.[2] Alongside his wife Harriet Dyer, he is the co-creator, co-writer, and co-star of the comedy series Colin from Accounts (2022). He stars in the TV Series Evil (2019-) as Andy Bouchard, Kristen's husband, father of their daughters and a professional climbing guide.

Early life

Brammall was born in Canberra.[3] He was born with the rare genetic disorder prune belly syndrome and his doctors did not think he would survive. He underwent several operations and spent quite a lot of time in and out of hospital during the first 10 years of his life.[4] He attended St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary School in Kambah and secondary at Marist College Canberra.

Career

Patrick Brammall graduated from Victorian College of the Arts in 2001.[5] His breakthrough role was in the 2004 television movie The Alice, which led to a starring role in the spin-off series in 2005. He also had a starring role in television series Canal Road in 2008. This was followed by many roles in television series, short films and theatre.[6]

In 2010, he played Griff's brother Tim in the gentle comedy Griff the Invisible.

In 2012, Brammall had a starring role in two ABC comedy series – The Strange Calls as Sgt Neil Lloyd, and A Moody Christmas as Sean Moody (for which he won the AACTA Award for Best Performance in a Television Comedy). In 2013, Brammall reprised the role of Sean Moody for the eight-part series, The Moodys. He also wrote episode 5 of the series, and was consequently nominated for an Australian Writers' Guild award for Best Narrative Comedy.

In 2013 he acted in The Elegant Gentleman's Guide to Knife Fighting, a sketch comedy show for the ABC, before going on to play Rupert Murdoch in the Nine Network miniseries, , which went to air in September 2013.

Brammall also has a starring role in the ABC comedy series Upper Middle Bogan as Danny Bright, which premiered in August 2013. The second season premiered in October 2014.

In 2014, Brammall joined the main cast of the Network Ten series Offspring, playing the role of midwife Leo Taylor. He also has a co-starring role in the Josh Lawson written and directed comedy feature, The Little Death.

In 2015, he starred in both the film Ruben Guthrie and the Stan series No Activity.

In 2020, Brammall voiced Bandit and Stripe's brother Radley on Bluey.

In 2022, Brammall starred, wrote and produced Binge/Foxtel comedy Colin from Accounts,[7] [8] [9] season 1 and in 2024 it was announced that it would go ahead for season 2.[10]

In July 2024, Brammall was announced as the lead role for Apple TV series The Dispatcher.[11]

Personal life

Brammall met his first wife Samantha Nield on the set of TV series The Alice, where she was a member of the crew. The couple married in 2013, but were divorced as of September 2017. In August 2017, Brammall was reported to be dating actress Harriet Dyer.[12] In March 2021, Brammall and Dyer married five days after they became engaged.[13] The couple adopted their first child, a daughter, in 2021.[14]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2004HeartwormDanielShort
2007Prada HandbagBruceShort
2007HelpRichardShort
2009Being Carl WilliamsHostageShort
2010ShockDanShort
2010Griff the InvisibleTim
2011dikRobertShort
2011Bars and ToneVinceShort
2012Dave's DeadDaveShort
2014Richard
2015Super Awesome!Fairfax Ward
2015Ruben GuthrieRuben Guthrie
2017Fun Mom DinnerKevin
2018Shakespeare in TokyoAnthony
OverlordAmerican Officer

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2004Matt MarioneTV film
2005–06Matt MarioneMain role
2007Home and AwayEthan BlackRecurring role
2008All SaintsTheo Wellburn"The Hand You're Dealt"
2008Canal RoadSteve YunnaneMain role
2009RushMilos Fink"2.10"
2009East West 101Matt Johnson"Another Life"
2009I Can't Believe It's Not BetterFrank ForsytheTV film
2010HawkeKim BeazleyTV film
2010Stuart"Tsukiji"
2011At Home With JuliaBernard"Citizens' Assembly"
2011Some Say LoveVarious"Pilot"
2012LowdownClive McGann"Ben Behaving Badly"
2012Sgt. Neil LloydMain role
2012Sean MoodyMain role
AACTA Award for Best Performance in a Television Comedy
2012StuffedMichaelTV short
2013VariousMain cast
2013Power Games: The Packer-Murdoch Story[15] Rupert MurdochTV miniseries
2013–16Upper Middle Bogan[16] Danny BrightMain role
2014[17] Sean MoodyMain role
2014–16Offspring[18] Leo TaylorMain role
2015Strange CallsSgt. LloydTV film
2015–19Glitch[19] [20] James HayesMain role
2015–16No Activity[21] [22] HendyMain role
AACTA Award for Best Performance in a Television Comedy
2016Life in PiecesClinton"Party Lobster Gym Sale"
New GirlDusty Sand"Road Trip"
Comedy Showroom: The LetdownDrug DealerTV short
Furst BornDannyTV film
2017No Activity Detective Nick CullenMain roleUS adaptation of Australian show he also starred in
2017–19The Letdown[23] Scott5 episodes
2019–24EvilAndy BouchardRecurring role
2020Call Your MotherDannyMain role
2020–BlueyUncle Radley (voice)3 episodes
2022Summer LoveTomwriter and actor, Episode 1: "Jules and Tom & Jonah and Steph"
2022–Colin from AccountsGordonMain role; 8 episodes
TBAThe DispatcherIan HuntTBA

Production / Writing

!Year!Title!Role!Notes
2022–Colin from AccountsWriter/Creator/EPS1, S2
2022Summer LoveWriter1 episode
2017–21No ActivityWriter/ EP31 episodes
2018No ActivityExecutive Producer1 episode
2014The Moody'sWriter1 episode
2013The Elegant Gentleman's Guide to Knife FightingWriter1 episode

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Baby news! Australian actors Harriet Dyer and Patrick Brammall are parents . 27 September 2021 .
  2. News: Patrick Brammall: 'I wasn't expected to live much beyond a few months'. Cuthbertson. Ian. 9 September 2017. The Sydney Morning Herald. 12 September 2017.
  3. News: Hogan. Jill. Canberra's Patrick Brammall joins Offspring. 27 May 2014. The Sydney Morning Herald. 1 November 2017.
  4. News: Duck. Shiobhan. Offspring star Patrick Brammall opens up about making women laugh and swoon. 17 October 2014. Herald Sun. 1 November 2017.
  5. http://www.grifftheinvisible.com/wp-content/themes/griff/pdf/bios/tim_patrick_brammall.pdf Griff the Invisible. Cast & Crew Bios. Tim – Patrick Brammall
  6. http://www.australianstage.com.au/201109254795/features/melbourne/patrick-brammall.html Patrick Brammall
  7. Web site: Knox . David . 26 March 2022 . Filming underway on Colin from Accounts | TV Tonight .
  8. Web site: Knox . David . 18 December 2023 . Cameras roll on Colin from Accounts S2 | TV Tonight . tvtonight.com.au.
  9. Web site: Keast . Jackie . 13 February 2022 . Binge orders Patrick Brammall and Harriet Dyer rom-com 'Colin from Accounts' .
  10. Web site: Binge confirms second season of 'Colin from Accounts' . 6 August 2023 .
  11. Web site: Otterson . Joe . 2024-07-01 . ‘Colin From Accounts’ Star Patrick Brammall to Lead Apple TV+ Series Adaptation of ‘The Dispatcher’ . 2024-07-02 . Variety . en-US.
  12. News: Abi. Moustafa. Love Child star Harriet Dyer confirms relationship with Offspring's Patrick Brammell. August 2017. Who. 17 January 2018.
  13. Web site: Patrick Brammall popped the question AND married Harriet Dyer all in a whirlwind five-day vacation . 26 April 2021 .
  14. Web site: Harriet Dyer on Instagram: "International Daughter's Day feels as good a time as any to introduce our little Joni Jane Brooklyn Brammall. Born September 16 2021 and with us from her first moments thanks to her incredible birth mother. Special mention to Patty on this here daughter's day, I have been working and he has kept this whole show going. She struck gold with him. "Mother is a verb and if you do the verb you become the noun." - Ellen Burstyn on adoption. " .
  15. Web site: Cameras roll on Power Games | TV Tonight . 7 May 2013 .
  16. Web site: Filming underway on Upper Middle Bogan 3 | TV Tonight . 22 March 2016 .
  17. Web site: Cameras roll on the Moodys | TV Tonight . 13 September 2013 .
  18. Web site: Offspring cast confirmed | TV Tonight . 30 April 2016 .
  19. Web site: New cast join Glitch | TV Tonight . 24 January 2017 .
  20. Web site: Cameras roll on final season for Glitch | TV Tonight . 17 September 2018 .
  21. Web site: Stan announces first local commission, No Activity. | TV Tonight . May 2015 .
  22. Web site: Cast returns for No Activity: The Night Before Christmas | TV Tonight . 20 September 2018 .
  23. Web site: Cameras roll on season 2 of the Letdown | TV Tonight . 25 October 2018 .