Andrey Batt

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.

Acting career

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.

In summer 2014 Batt announced his first Russian superhero film called Hero.

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

Music career

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. It was written and produced by Batt. A music video for the song was released on August 27, 2014. The video received positive reception from critics.

Philanthropy

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.

Filmography

Film

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

Singles

Music video

References

  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