Andrey Batt facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Andrey Batt
Andrey Batt at the "Exposed – A Space for Art" Gallery grand opening in Moscow, 2014
Born	Andrey Sergeevich Batychko (1985-08-06) August 6, 1985 (age 40) Tallinn, Estonian SSR, Soviet Union
Other names	Batt
Occupation	Actor, rapper, producer, songwriter
Years active	2009 – present

Andrey Batt (born Andrey Sergeevich Batychko on August 6, 1985) is a Russian actor, rapper, songwriter, and producer. He became well-known in the United States, Russia, Brazil, and Europe. Andrey started his career in 2009. He appeared in commercials and TV shows. He has found success in television, movies, and music. In 2016, he made history. He was the first musician to perform a halftime show at the EuroLeague basketball event.

Early Life and Interests

Andrey Sergeevich Batychko was born on August 6, 1985. His birthplace was Tallinn, which was part of the Soviet Union at that time. When he was three years old, his family moved to Moscow, Russia. Even before starting first grade, Andrey enjoyed painting.

In 1992, Andrey went to a special High School in Moscow. This school focused on English Arts. By the age of nine, he was already acting in school plays. His stage name, "Batt," has been with him since he was young. It means "Bat" in the Creole dialect.

When he was eleven, Batt started playing basketball. He played for his English High School's team. After finishing school in 2003, he worked on independent film projects. He also made documentary films and music videos. He wrote music and songs for artists from different countries.

Acting Career Highlights

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

Andrey began acting in 2009. He appeared in several commercials and TV shows. His first acting job was in a sports commercial for NTV Plus channel. Later, he starred in TV shows like Wedding Ring and The Capital of Sin. He worked with famous Russian actors in these shows.

In 2010, Batt moved to Los Angeles, USA. There, he studied acting and filmmaking. A year later, he appeared in American TV shows. These included Justified and The Walking Dead. After these roles, Andrey became known to TV viewers around the world.

In 2011, Andrey was considered for a role in the American comedy show Eastbound & Down. He was a main choice for the part of a Russian baseball player. However, another actor got the role. Andrey also started acting in movies. He filmed a Japanese independent movie called Fighting Spirit. This movie has not been released yet.

Andrey Batt also appeared in a big Russian comedy show. It was called Comedy Club. In 2014, Andrey announced his first Russian superhero film. It was titled Hero.

Music Journey

Andrey Batt at the "Oops! Choice Awards" 2014

Andrey Batt & Darya Melnikova at the studio in Moscow, recording "Letniy"

Andrey Batychko's first song was "Love Above the Clouds." He released it under his hip-hop name, Batt. The song came out on January 15, 2013, on iTunes. The official music video for "Love Above the Clouds" was put on YouTube on January 25, 2013. The video was filmed in Moscow.

The music video for "Love Above the Clouds" featured several Russian celebrities. These included actress Darya Melnikova. She is known for her role in the TV series "Daddy's Daughters". Also, two basketball players appeared: Anton Ponkrashov and Anatoly Kashirov. Sami, the son of hip-hop star Guf, was also in the video.

On December 16, 2013, Batt released his second song. It was called "Letniy" and featured Darya Melnikova singing. Batt wrote and produced this song himself. A music video for "Letniy" was released on August 27, 2014. Critics liked the video.

Helping Others

Andrey Batt started the Charity Box Foundation. This organization helps children with disabilities. They hold charity programs and events regularly to support these kids.

Filmography

Movies and TV Shows

Music Releases

Songs

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

Music Videos

• 2014 – "Letniy" (featuring Dasha Melnikova)