Brett Swain
Biography
Brett Swain is an Australian actor, director, and writer. He has worked in the Australian film and television industry for over thirty years and has also worked on international films and stages. Additionally, he is recognized as a comedian. Swain began his career in the entertainment industry in the mid-1980s at Dracula's Comedy Cabaret, where he performed comedy sketches, sang, danced, and played the guitar and drums. In his television career, Swain landed the role of Kim Timmins on the Australian soap opera Neighbours, appearing as the patriarch of the Timmins family, with his first appearance airing on 31 October 2005 after the arrival of his wife and four of their children.
Career overview
Brett Swain is an Australian actor, director, and writer who has worked steadily in the Australian film and television industry for over thirty years, while also working on international films and stages. He began his career in the entertainment industry in the mid-1980s at Dracula's Comedy Cabaret, where he performed in comedy sketches, sang, danced, and played the guitar and drums.
In television, Swain landed the role of Kim Timmins on the Australian soap opera Neighbours, making his first appearance on October 31, 2005. His character was the Timmins family patriarch and was introduced following the arrival of his wife and four of their children. Across his career, Swain has accumulated numerous known credits in acting within film and television, maintaining a long-standing presence in the industry.
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Full Filmography
27 titles- Wog Boys Forever (2022) as Rusty Nail
- Spreadsheet (2021) as Peter Cook
- Halifax: Retribution (2020) as Security Guy
- After the End (2020) as One-Eye
- INXS : Never Tear Us Apart (2014) as Dez Jose
- Wentworth (2013) as Max Henderson
- Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries (2012) as Arthur Biggs
- Killing Time (2011) as Prison Officer Griffiths
- Pinion (2010) as Father
- Dirt Game (2009) as Trev
- Underbelly (2008) as Tibor
- Rush (2008) as Mr. Osbourne
- Five Moments of Infidelity (2006) as Bob/Husband (Segment 5)
- All's Swell That Ends Swell! (2006) as Gerry
- You and Your Stupid Mate (2005) as The Supervisor
- Bad Eggs (2003) as Bartlett
- Take Away (2003) as Ken
- Mallboy (2001) as Sam
- SeaChange (1998) as Griff
- Halifax f.p. (1994) as Lauper
- The Man from Snowy River (1994) as Surveyor 1
- Janus (1994) as Mal Hennessey
- Blue Heelers (1993) as Peter Sutcliffe
- Blue Heelers (1993) as Det Snr Sgt Walsh
- Phoenix (1992) as Tattoo
- Kelly (1991) as Bert
- Kelly (1991) as Ronnie
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Brett Swain best known for?
Brett Swain is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Wentworth (2013), Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries (2012), Underbelly (2008), Rush (2008).
How many credits does Brett Swain have?
Brett Swain has accumulated over 27 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1991 to 2022.
What is Brett Swain's background in cinema and television?
Brett Swain is an Australian actor, director, and writer. He has worked in the Australian film and television industry for over thirty years and has also worked on international films and stages. Additionally, he is recognized as a comedian. Swain began his career in the entertainment industry in the mid-1980s at Dracu...