Andrey Batt
Andrey Batt | |
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 Andrey Batt at the "Exposed – A Space for Art" Gallery grand opening in Moscow, 2014 | |
| Born | Andrey Sergeevich Batychko |
| Other names | Batt |
| Occupations | Actor, director, rapper, producer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2002 – present |
| Website | www |
Andrey Batt (born Andrey Sergeevich Batychko, Russian: Андре́й Серге́евич Ба́тычко) is a Russian actor, director, rapper, songwriter, composer and producer. Andrey began his career as a director at just seventeen, with the independent sports film Remix Tape (2002). In 2009, Batt began acting, appearing in commercials and TV-shows. In 2016, he performed with a halftime show at the most prestigious sports tournament in Europe, EuroLeague.[1]
Acting career
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Andrey began performing in 2009, appearing in several commercials and television roles. His first acting appearance was in NTV Plus channel sports commercial. Later, he starred in several TV shows like Wedding Ring on Channel One and The Capital of Sin (Success by All Means), where his co-stars was famous Russian actors Dmity Nagiev and Viktoriya Tolstoganova.
Batt also appeared in a major Russian comedy show Comedy Club on TNT (Russian Television Network). Batt took part in a show's unit called "Foreplay" (Russian: "Предварительные ласки").
In 2010 Batt moved to Los Angeles. Year later, he appeared in several American TV shows like Justified in which he starred opposite of Timothy Olyphant and The Walking Dead.[2][3] After this Andrey gained worldwide reputation among television viewers.
In 2011 Andrey was one of the main contender for a role of a Russian baseball player Ivan Dochenko in a popular American comedy TV show Eastbound & Down on HBO. However, the role went to American actor Ike Barinholtz.
In summer 2014 Andrey announced his first Russian superhero film called Hero.[4][5][6]
In 2016 Batt launched his critically acclaimed docuseries, The Artist’s Adventures. The series offered more than just glitz — it provided an authentic lens into the creative and athletic struggles behind success. Audiences resonated with its raw storytelling and emotional honesty.[7][8]
In 2023, Andrey took his talent into animation, voicing the lovable and hilarious Marty the caterpillar in the Canadian animated motion picture Butterfly Tale.[9][10]
Music career
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Single "Love Above the Clouds" (Russian: "Любовь над облаками") was the first musical experience by Andrey Batychko as his hip-hop alter-ego Batt (Means "Bat" on Creole dialect). It was released on January 15, 2013, on iTunes.
The official video for "Love Above the Clouds" was uploaded to YouTube on January 25, 2013. The music video was filmed in Moscow and directed by Igor Ivanov of China Production Studio.
"Love Above the Clouds" music video is features Russian celebrities and sportsmens as:
- Actress Darya Melnikova, known for her lead role in a Russian TV series "Daddy's Daughters" on CTC Channel;
- 2012 Olympic Games bronze medalist Anton Ponkrashov of the CSKA Moscow and the Russian national basketball team;[11][12]
- 2009 Universiade silver medalist Anatoly Kashirov of the "Spartak" Saint Petersburg and the Russian national basketball team;[13][14]
- Three years old Sami, son of the famous Russian hip-hop star Alex Dolmatov, better known as Guf.
On December 16, 2013, Batt releasing his second single "Letniy" (Russian: "Летний") featuring vocals from Darya Melnikova.[15] It was written and produced by Batt. A music video for the song was released on August 27, 2014.[16][17] The video received positive reception from critics.[18]
Philanthropy
[edit]Andrey Batt is a founder of the Charity Box Foundation, a philanthropic organisation that strives to support kids with disabilities.
The charity programmes and events are held regular.[19][20]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Movie | Production | Character | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Butterfly Tale | Canada / Germany | Marty | Voice |
| 2016–2021 | The Artist's Adventure | Russia | Self | Director / Producer / Composer |
| 2013 | Fighting Spirit | Japan / United States | Alexander | Independent film |
| 2010–2018 | The Walking Dead | United States | Rick's Friend | |
| 2011–2014 | The Killing | Canada / United States | Hijacker | |
| 2011 | Father's Day | United States | Short film | |
| 2010–2015 | Justified | United States | Cop | |
| 2010 | The Capital of Sin (Success by All Means) | Ukraine / Russia | Bribes barman | |
| 2010 | Dirty Work | Russia | Victor | TV series |
| 2010 | You Ordered Murder | Russia | TV series | |
| 2009 | City of Temptation | Russia / Ukraine | Kostia | |
| 2008–2011 | Wedding Ring | Russia | Television special (TeleROMAN) | |
| 2004 | Remix Tape Volume 2 | Russia | Self | Director / Producer |
| 2002 | Remix Tape Volume 1 | Russia | Self | Director / Producer |
Discography
[edit]Singles
[edit]- 2013 – "Lyubov Nad Oblakami"
- 2014 – "Letniy" (featuring Dasha Melnikova)
- 2015 – "Letniy" (RIA Project Saxophone Dance Remix)
- 2017 – "Moy Gorod"
Music video
[edit]- 2014 – "Letniy" (featuring Dasha Melnikova)[21]
References
[edit]- ^ Rhyme Magazine: Андрей Батт выступил на "Евролиге" (Russian)
- ^ Andrey Batt Batychko about his appearance in The Walking Dead TV Show (Russian)
- ^ defanafan.com: The Walking Dead: Detalles de la nueva mid-season. Archived 2015-07-04 at the Wayback Machine (Portuguese)
- ^ КиноПоиск – movie "Hero". Archived 2015-02-03 at the Wayback Machine (Russian)
- ^ Andrey Batt Batychko about Russian Superhero movie. (Russian)
- ^ "First Russian Superhero Mocvie". Retrieved Dec 17, 2024.
- ^ COVER Monaco Magazine: In 2016, Batt launched his critically acclaimed docuseries, The Artist’s Adventures
- ^ FILMMAKER Life Magazine: “The Artist’s Adventures,” a documentary series that has garnered exceptional critical acclaim
- ^ OK! Magazine: В ЦДМ на Лубянке состоялась премьера мультфильма «КРЫЛАТАЯ ИСТОРИЯ»
- ^ FILMMAKER Life Magazine: Andrey's recent venture into voice acting with the Canadian animated film “The Butterfly Tale” represents yet another artistic frontier.
- ^ Anton Ponkrashov in Batt – Love Above the Clouds music video. Archived 2013-08-19 at the Wayback Machine (Russian)
- ^ Anatoly Kashirov ("Spartak") and Anton Ponkrashov (CSKA) in Batt – Love Above the Clouds music video. Archived 2013-08-19 at the Wayback Machine (Russian)
- ^ sports.ru: Russian national basketball team members Anatoly Kashirov and Anton Ponkrashov in Batt – Love Above the Clouds music video. (Russian)
- ^ "Spartak" Saint Petersburg Twitter: Anatoly Kashirov stars in Batt – Love Above the Clouds music video. Archived 2013-12-03 at the Wayback Machine (Russian)
- ^ "StarHit" Magazine – Russian actress Daria Melnikova collabs with rapper Batt. (Russian)
- ^ "7DAYS" Magazine: Melnikova tries as a singer Archived 2015-02-03 at the Wayback Machine (Russian)
- ^ Daria Melnikova in Batt’s Rap video. Archived 2015-02-03 at the Wayback Machine (Russian)
- ^ New music videos rating (August 25–31) by "7DAYS" Magazine. Archived 2015-02-03 at the Wayback Machine (Russian)
- ^ Andrey Kirilenko and Andrey Batt at the "Charity Box Foundation" event. Archived 2016-10-12 at the Wayback Machine (Russian)
- ^ "Celebrity TREND" Magazine: "Charity Box Foundation". Archived 2013-12-15 at the Wayback Machine (Russian)
- ^ Andrey Batt – Letniy (feat. Dasha Melnikova) Archived 2016-05-01 at the Wayback Machine on YouTube
External links
[edit]- Official website
- Andrey Batt at IMDb
- Andrey Batt on "КиноПоиск" (in Russian)