Brett Craig
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Brett Craig is a fictional character
on the Australian comedy television series, Kath & Kim
. He is portrayed by Peter Rowsthorn
.
(Gina Riley
) from the start of the series. He lives with her and their daughter, Epponee Rae in their unit; however most of the time they are leaving with Kath Day-Knight
(Jane Turner
) & Kel Knight
(Glenn Robbins
), as they always are having problems. Brett's marriage to Kim contains no actual bond between the two; thus causing Brett to cheat on her on Multiple occasions (Even with Kim's close friend, Sharon).
At Kel & Kim's wedding, Brett is Kel's best man. Brett has a good relationship with Kim's mother Kath, and her husband Kel. To save their marriage, by the second season, Brett and Kim announce they are trying for a baby. Kim gives birth to Epponee Rae Charlene Kathleen Darlene Craig in the Season finale.
Brett has a good friendship with Kim's second best friend, Sharon Strezlecki. Initially Brett was first dating Sharon before he and Kim met. Sharon has been trying to get Brett back ever since. In the fourth series, Brett sleeps with Sharon. Kim walks in and sees them. Even though Kim is married to Brett, Brett still loves Sharon. He reveals this at the very end of the fourth series. In one episode, Kath Day-Knight
, Brett's mother-in-law, has a dream into the future. She dreams that Kim and Brett have broken up, and that he is married to Sharon. Sharon and Brett have triplets! Brett sometimes refers to Sharon as 'Shazz'.
Brett loves cricket and Australian rules football and would rather sit at home watching it than helping Kim pick out an outfit for his daughters first day on Neighbours
.
In Da Kath & Kim Code, Brett is attracted to his boss, Kelly. He cheats on Kim; but she takes him back (as always is the case). However, despite the reunion, Brett continued the affair. Brett strives for Greatness while working for Computa City (Harvey Norman
) during the course of the series, however by the end he is ultimately fired and currently works at Krispy Kreme Doughnuts.
Cujo - Brett's rottweiller, Cujo is spoilt by Brett as he shows much affection for her, even to the point where he admires her over Kim at times. He chooses to offer her food before Kim, and even cancels flight plans, because he can't stand to be without her. Cujo moves in with Kath and Kel when Brett and Kim stay at Kath's house, certainly longer than planned.
Pants Man - Brett has cheated on Kim numerous times. The Bolton Twins (Kylie and Dannii), Kelly (Boss at Computa City), a girl from software and Sharon.
Fictional character
A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...
on the Australian comedy television series, Kath & Kim
Kath & Kim
Kath & Kim is a Logie Award-winning character-driven Australian television situation comedy series. The series was created by, and is written by Jane Turner and Gina Riley who play the title characters: a suburban mother and daughter with a dysfunctional relationship...
. He is portrayed by Peter Rowsthorn
Peter Rowsthorn
Peter Rowsthorn is an Australian comedy actor best known for his TV work, particularly as Brett Craig in the hit series Kath & Kim and as Warren Cronkshonk in hospital spoof Let The Blood Run Free...
.
Background
Brett was married to Kim CraigKim Craig
Kimberly Diane "Kim" Craig nee Day is a fictional character in the Australian sitcom Kath & Kim, portrayed by Gina Riley.Kim's character, along with her mother, Kath Day-Knight is considered an Australian Comedic Icon....
(Gina Riley
Gina Riley
Gina Riley is an Australian actress, writer, singer and comedian.Riley became a popular television performer in the sketch shows Fast Forward, its successor Full Frontal, Big Girl's Blouse and Something Stupid. In the latter she was also a producer and writer...
) from the start of the series. He lives with her and their daughter, Epponee Rae in their unit; however most of the time they are leaving with Kath Day-Knight
Kath Day-Knight
Kathleen "Kath" Darleen Day-Knight is a fictional character featured in the Australian television series, Kath & Kim and is portrayed by Jane Turner....
(Jane Turner
Jane Turner
Jane Turner is an Australian actress, comedian and Logie Award winning comedy writer.Turner has appeared in many popular Australian TV programs, namely Prisoner in a straight dramatic role, with comedy roles in sketch comedy programs The D-Generation, Fast Forward, Full Frontal, Big Girl's Blouse...
) & Kel Knight
Kel Knight
Kel Knight is a fictional character in the Australian television show Kath & Kim, portrayed by comic actor Glenn Robbins.John Michael Higgins portrayed his American equivalent in the American Series.-Background:...
(Glenn Robbins
Glenn Robbins
Glenn Maxwell Robbins is an Australian comedian, writer and actor.Robbins attended Strathmore Secondary College and graduated in 1975...
), as they always are having problems. Brett's marriage to Kim contains no actual bond between the two; thus causing Brett to cheat on her on Multiple occasions (Even with Kim's close friend, Sharon).
At Kel & Kim's wedding, Brett is Kel's best man. Brett has a good relationship with Kim's mother Kath, and her husband Kel. To save their marriage, by the second season, Brett and Kim announce they are trying for a baby. Kim gives birth to Epponee Rae Charlene Kathleen Darlene Craig in the Season finale.
Brett has a good friendship with Kim's second best friend, Sharon Strezlecki. Initially Brett was first dating Sharon before he and Kim met. Sharon has been trying to get Brett back ever since. In the fourth series, Brett sleeps with Sharon. Kim walks in and sees them. Even though Kim is married to Brett, Brett still loves Sharon. He reveals this at the very end of the fourth series. In one episode, Kath Day-Knight
Kath Day-Knight
Kathleen "Kath" Darleen Day-Knight is a fictional character featured in the Australian television series, Kath & Kim and is portrayed by Jane Turner....
, Brett's mother-in-law, has a dream into the future. She dreams that Kim and Brett have broken up, and that he is married to Sharon. Sharon and Brett have triplets! Brett sometimes refers to Sharon as 'Shazz'.
Brett loves cricket and Australian rules football and would rather sit at home watching it than helping Kim pick out an outfit for his daughters first day on Neighbours
Neighbours
Neighbours is an Australian television soap opera first broadcast on the Seven Network on 18 March 1985. It was created by TV executive Reg Watson, who proposed the idea of making a show that focused on realistic stories and portrayed adults and teenagers who talk openly and solve their problems...
.
In Da Kath & Kim Code, Brett is attracted to his boss, Kelly. He cheats on Kim; but she takes him back (as always is the case). However, despite the reunion, Brett continued the affair. Brett strives for Greatness while working for Computa City (Harvey Norman
Harvey Norman
Harvey Norman is a large Australian-based retailer of electrical, computer, furniture, entertainment and bedding goods. It is effectively a franchise and the main brand owned by Harvey Norman Holdings Limited...
) during the course of the series, however by the end he is ultimately fired and currently works at Krispy Kreme Doughnuts.
Recurring gags and features
Almost every character on the show has their own humorous features and Brett also, isn't without.Cujo - Brett's rottweiller, Cujo is spoilt by Brett as he shows much affection for her, even to the point where he admires her over Kim at times. He chooses to offer her food before Kim, and even cancels flight plans, because he can't stand to be without her. Cujo moves in with Kath and Kel when Brett and Kim stay at Kath's house, certainly longer than planned.
Pants Man - Brett has cheated on Kim numerous times. The Bolton Twins (Kylie and Dannii), Kelly (Boss at Computa City), a girl from software and Sharon.
See Also
- Kim CraigKim CraigKimberly Diane "Kim" Craig nee Day is a fictional character in the Australian sitcom Kath & Kim, portrayed by Gina Riley.Kim's character, along with her mother, Kath Day-Knight is considered an Australian Comedic Icon....
- Kath Day-KnightKath Day-KnightKathleen "Kath" Darleen Day-Knight is a fictional character featured in the Australian television series, Kath & Kim and is portrayed by Jane Turner....
- Sharon StrzeleckiSharon StrzeleckiSharon Karen Strzelecki is a fictional character on the Australian comedy series, Kath & Kim, and is portrayed by Magda Szubanski.Sharon is sports-obsessed , and often unlucky in love. The character breifly appeared in 1990 Skits on Australian Comedy Shows...
- Kel KnightKel KnightKel Knight is a fictional character in the Australian television show Kath & Kim, portrayed by comic actor Glenn Robbins.John Michael Higgins portrayed his American equivalent in the American Series.-Background:...
- Brett CraigBrett CraigBrett Craig is a fictional character on the Australian comedy television series, Kath & Kim. He is portrayed by Peter Rowsthorn.-Background:Brett was married to Kim Craig from the start of the series...