Khan Chittenden (born 1983 in New Zealand) is a

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-born Australian actor.

Career

Chittenden was born in New Zealand and moved at age 11 to

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. He graduated from WAAPA (

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) and landed his first major part as Dean "Edge" Edgely in the television series '' Blue Water High''. Khan shot numerous commercials and has done much voiceover work for W.A. based agencies Brainestorm and DoubleDragon – as well as appearing in a couple of short films. Following ''Blue Water High'', Khan signed on for the Foxtel TV series '' Dangerous'' and was cast in the globally successful indie film '' Clubland'' (USA title: ''Introducing the Dwights''). The success of this film landed him his first US-based film role in '' Endless Bummer''. He has since also appeared on the stage at His Majesty's Theatre in Perth for Perth Theatre Company's production of

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's '' Equus''.

Filmography

*'' Home and Away'' (2014) TV *''

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'' (2013) *'' National Lampoon Presents: Surf Party, Film'' (2013) *'' Paper Giants: Magazine Wars'' (2013) TV Mini Series *'' Underbelly: Razor'' (2011) TV *'' Needle'' (2010) *'' Sisters of War'' (2010) TV *''

In Her Skin ''In Her Skin'' (also known as ''I Am You'' from the working title ''How to Change in 9 Weeks'') is a 2009 Australian drama movie written and directed by Simone North. The film is based on the true story of the murder of 15-year-old Rachel Bar ...

'' (2009) *''

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'' (2008) TV *'' Endless Bummer'' (2008) *''

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'' (2007) *'' Clubland'' (2007) (USA Title: ''Introducing the Dwights'') *'' Dangerous'' (2007) TV *''

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'' (2006) *''

The Caterpillar Wish ''The Caterpillar Wish'' (also known as ''Caterpillar Wish'') is a 2006 Australian coming-of-age film, directed by Sandra Sciberras and produced by Kate Whitbread. The film stars an ensemble cast including Victoria Thaine, Susie Porter, and ...

'' (2006) *'' The Alice'' (2005) TV *'' Blue Water High'' (2005, 2006) TV *'' The Gift'' (1997) TV *''In Her Skin'' (2006)

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* 1983 births Australian male film actors Australian male television actors Australian male child actors New Zealand emigrants to Australia Living people Male actors from Perth, Western Australia Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts alumni {{Australia-screen-actor-stub