[2] Fletcher guested in The Young Doctors, before appearing in the second Australian episode of the US drama The Love Boat in 1981 as the on-screen fiancé of Morgan Fairchild.

[2] His first major television role was Constable Frank Rossi in the Seven Network police drama Cop Shop, which he began filming in May 1982.

He is also a prominent member of the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance, a role which saw him become a vocal critic of the 2004 US-Australia Free Trade Agreement, including an appearance on the political talk-show Meet the Press.

In 2008, Fletcher starred as Frank McGee in the workshop performance season of Call Girl the Musical and as Captain Hook in the Pantomime Peter Pan at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.

In order to break out, Fletcher and fellow Neighbours cast members Stefan Dennis, Jordy Lucas and Valentina Novakovic had to each raise $1,000.

[10][11] Fletcher is also the lead singer in a band called Waiting Room, alongside Tommy Rando, Chris Hawker and Jeff Consi.

With a handful of their own songs they incorporate a selection of cover versions into their set, including Smokie's "Living Next Door to Alice", replacing 'Alice' with 'Susan', a reference to his Neighbours on-screen wife.

[citation needed] On 15 May 2009, Fletcher announced via his official website that he was to tour the UK with a new band, The X-Rays due to the economic situation of bringing Waiting Room with him.

[citation needed] In September 2010, Fletcher announced on his official website that he would be touring the UK with Tommy Rando in November and December of that year.

Fletcher explores the world with actor and director, Stig Wemyss, as they seek travel experiences that go beyond the tourist guidebook and delve into the heart and soul of the places.