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Andrey Batt
Andrey Batt at the "Exposed – A Space for Art" Gallery grand opening in Moscow, 2014
Born
Andrey Sergeevich Batychko
Other nameBatt
OccupationsActor, director, rapper, producer, songwriter
Years active2002 – present
Websitewww.andreybatt.com

Andrey Batt (born Andrey Sergeevich Batychko, Russian: Андре́й Серге́евич Ба́тычко) is a Russian actor, director, rapper, songwriter, composer and producer. Batt began his career as a director at just seventeen, with the independent sports film Remix Tape (2002).[citation needed] In 2009, Batt began acting, appearing in commercials and TV-shows. In 2016, he performed with a halftime show at EuroLeague.[1]

Acting career

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Andrey Batt and NBA player Timofey Mozgov of Los Angeles Lakers with his wife at the Resident Evil: Retribution Moscow Premiere, September 2012

Batt began performing in 2009, appearing in several commercials and television roles.[citation needed] His first acting appearance was in NTV Plus channel sports commercial.[citation needed] 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 were Dmity Nagiev and Viktoriya Tolstoganova.[citation needed]

In 2010 Batt moved to Los Angeles.[citation needed] He appeared in several American TV shows like Justified in which he starred opposite of Timothy Olyphant and The Walking Dead.[2][3]

In summer 2014 Batt announced his first Russian superhero film called Hero.[4][5][6]

In 2023, Batt voiced Marty the caterpillar in the Canadian animated motion picture Butterfly Tale.[7]

Music career

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Andrey Batt at the "Oops! Choice Awards" 2014
Andrey Batt & Darya Melnikova at the studio in Moscow, recording "Letniy"

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.[citation needed]

"Love Above the Clouds" music video is features Russian celebrities and sportsmens as:

On December 16, 2013, Batt released his second single "Letniy" (Russian: "Летний") featuring vocals from Darya Melnikova.[12] It was written and produced by Batt. A music video for the song was released on August 27, 2014.[13][14] The video received positive reception from critics.[15]

Philanthropy

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Andrey Batt is a founder of the Charity Box Foundation, a philanthropic organisation that strives to support kids with disabilities.[citation needed] The charity programmes and events are held regularly.[16][17]

Filmography

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Film

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YearMovieProductionCharacterNotes
2023Butterfly TaleCanada / GermanyMartyVoice
2016–2021The Artist's AdventureRussiaSelfDirector / Producer / Composer
2013Fighting SpiritJapan / United StatesAlexanderIndependent film
2010–2018The Walking DeadUnited StatesRick's Friend
2011–2014The KillingCanada / United StatesHijacker
2011Father's DayUnited StatesShort film
2010–2015JustifiedUnited StatesCop
2010The Capital of Sin (Success by All Means)Ukraine / RussiaBribes barman
2010Dirty WorkRussiaVictorTV series
2010You Ordered MurderRussiaTV series
2009City of TemptationRussia / UkraineKostia
2008–2011Wedding RingRussiaTelevision special (TeleROMAN)
2004Remix Tape Volume 2RussiaSelfDirector / Producer
2002Remix Tape Volume 1RussiaSelfDirector / Producer

Discography

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Singles

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  • 2013 – "Lyubov Nad Oblakami"
  • 2014 – "Letniy" (featuring Dasha Melnikova)
  • 2015 – "Letniy" (RIA Project Saxophone Dance Remix)
  • 2017 – "Moy Gorod"

Music video

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References

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  1. ↑ Rhyme Magazine: Андрей Батт выступил на "Евролиге" (Russian)
  2. ↑ Andrey Batt Batychko about his appearance in The Walking Dead TV Show (Russian)
  3. ↑ defanafan.com: The Walking Dead: Detalles de la nueva mid-season. Archived 2015-07-04 at the Wayback Machine (Portuguese)
  4. ↑ КиноПоиск – movie "Hero". Archived 2015-02-03 at the Wayback Machine (Russian)
  5. ↑ Andrey Batt Batychko about Russian Superhero movie. (Russian)
  6. ↑ "First Russian Superhero Mocvie". Retrieved Dec 17, 2024.
  7. ↑ OK! Magazine: В ЦДМ на Лубянке состоялась премьера мультфильма «КРЫЛАТАЯ ИСТОРИЯ»
  8. ↑ Anton Ponkrashov in Batt – Love Above the Clouds music video. Archived 2013-08-19 at the Wayback Machine (Russian)
  9. ↑ Anatoly Kashirov ("Spartak") and Anton Ponkrashov (CSKA) in Batt – Love Above the Clouds music video. Archived 2013-08-19 at the Wayback Machine (Russian)
  10. ↑ sports.ru: Russian national basketball team members Anatoly Kashirov and Anton Ponkrashov in Batt – Love Above the Clouds music video. (Russian)
  11. ↑ "Spartak" Saint Petersburg Twitter: Anatoly Kashirov stars in Batt – Love Above the Clouds music video. Archived 2013-12-03 at the Wayback Machine (Russian)
  12. ↑ "StarHit" Magazine – Russian actress Daria Melnikova collabs with rapper Batt. (Russian)
  13. ↑ "7DAYS" Magazine: Melnikova tries as a singer Archived 2015-02-03 at the Wayback Machine (Russian)
  14. ↑ Daria Melnikova in Batt’s Rap video. Archived 2015-02-03 at the Wayback Machine (Russian)
  15. ↑ New music videos rating (August 25–31) by "7DAYS" Magazine. Archived 2015-02-03 at the Wayback Machine (Russian)
  16. ↑ Andrey Kirilenko and Andrey Batt at the "Charity Box Foundation" event. Archived 2016-10-12 at the Wayback Machine (Russian)
  17. ↑ "Celebrity TREND" Magazine: "Charity Box Foundation". Archived 2013-12-15 at the Wayback Machine (Russian)
  18. ↑ Andrey Batt – Letniy (feat. Dasha Melnikova) Archived 2016-05-01 at the Wayback Machine on YouTube
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