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Colin Friels

Acting Born Sep 25, 1952 Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland, UK 77 credits

Biography

Colin Friels is an actor whose professional career includes a variety of roles in film and television. He has demonstrated his range through numerous character portrayals, establishing a presence in the entertainment industry. His work is characterized by a commitment to the craft of acting, contributing to a diverse body of projects. As a performer, he has collaborated with various directors and fellow actors, participating in productions that have reached audiences across different media platforms. His career reflects a sustained involvement in the arts, marked by his ongoing participation in both cinematic and televised storytelling. Friels remains a recognized figure within the field, noted for his contributions to the screen.

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Known for

Film

Interceptor

as Frank Collins
Film

The Lion is Ready to Jump

as Tony Ballantyne

Grizzy & the Lemmings

as Mayor Riddick
Film

Tomorrow, When the War Began

as Dr. Clements
Film

The Awakening

as Nick Gurdin

Resident Evil

as Nick Gurdin
Film

Dark City

as Det. Eddie Walenski

Water Rats

as Frank Holloway

Space: Above and Beyond

as Lt. Col. Fouts
Film

Phantasm II

as Kevin Tait

Das Haus der Krokodile

as Morgan Leafy, 1st Secretary of the High Commissioner

Police Rescue

as Lew

Frequent co-stars

Peter Bensley 1 shared title
Toni Scanlan 1 shared title
Brett Partridge 1 shared title
Jay Laga'aia 1 shared title
Catherine McClements 1 shared title
Scott Burgess 1 shared title
Allison Cratchley 1 shared title
Steve Bisley 1 shared title
Raelee Hill 1 shared title
Aaron Pedersen 1 shared title

Career timeline

InterceptorFencesUnderbelly: Vanishing Act
Wakefield
Total Control
Mystery Road
The Secret DaughterDNA NationThe Crossing
Sydney SailboatColin Hay: Waiting for My Real Life
Schapelle
The Turning
Jack Irish: Bad DebtsMabo
Killing TimeThe Eye of the StormA Heartbeat Away
Tomorrow, When the War BeganMatching JackThe Nothing MenLest We Forget
Blind CompanyGangs of Oz
The InformantAustralia: Land of Parrots
BlackJack: GhostsBastard BoysAir Australia
The Book of RevelationBlackJack: Dead MemoryBlackJack: At the GatesSoloBlackJack: Ace Point Game
BlackJack: In the MoneyThe Illustrated Family Doctor
The Mystery of Natalie WoodBlackJack: Sweet ScienceThe Mystery of Natalie WoodTom White
BlackJackBlackJackMax's Dreaming
Black and White
The Man Who Sued GodThe FarmChild Star: The Shirley Temple StoryMy Husband, My Killer
Dark City
Water RatsCosiMr. Reliable
Space: Above and BeyondBack of BeyondAngel Baby
Halifax f.p.A Good Man in Africa
StarkThe Nostradamus Kid
Police RescueClass ActionDingo
DarkmanWeekend with Kate
Grievous Bodily Harm
Ground ZeroHigh TideWarm Nights on a Slow Moving Train
MalcolmKangaroo

Full filmography

  • Interceptor (2022) as Frank Collins
  • Fences (2022) as Father
  • Underbelly: Vanishing Act (2022) as George K
  • Wakefield (2021) as Baz
  • Total Control (2019) as Jack Ramsey
  • Mystery Road (2018) as Tony Ballantyne
  • The Secret Daughter (2016) as Jack Norton
  • DNA Nation (2016) as Narrator (voice)
  • The Crossing (2016) as The Captain
  • Sydney Sailboat (2015) as Terry (voice)
  • Colin Hay: Waiting for My Real Life (2015) as Self
  • Schapelle (2014) as Mick Corby
  • The Turning (2013) as Narrator (voice)
  • Jack Irish: Bad Debts (2012) as Garth Bruce
  • Mabo (2012) as Justice Moynihan
  • Killing Time (2011) as Lewis Moran
  • The Eye of the Storm (2011) as Athol Shreve
  • A Heartbeat Away (2011) as Mayor Riddick
  • Tomorrow, When the War Began (2010) as Dr. Clements
  • Matching Jack (2010) as Professor Nelson
  • The Nothing Men (2010) as Jack Simpson
  • Lest We Forget (2010) as Sam
  • Blind Company (2009) as Geoff Brewster
  • Gangs of Oz (2009)
  • The Informant (2008) as Doug Lamont (as Colin Friel)
  • Australia: Land of Parrots (2008) as Narrator
  • BlackJack: Ghosts (2007) as Jack Kempson
  • Bastard Boys (2007)
  • Air Australia (2007) as Himself - Narrator
  • The Book of Revelation (2006) as Olsen
  • BlackJack: Dead Memory (2006) as Jack Kempson
  • BlackJack: At the Gates (2006) as Jack Kempson
  • Solo (2006) as Jack Barrett
  • BlackJack: Ace Point Game (2006) as Jack Kempson
  • BlackJack: In the Money (2005) as Jack Kempson
  • The Illustrated Family Doctor (2005) as Ray Gill
  • The Mystery of Natalie Wood (2004) as Nick Gurdin
  • BlackJack: Sweet Science (2004) as Jack Kempson
  • The Mystery of Natalie Wood (2004) as Nick Gurdin
  • Tom White (2004) as Tom White
  • BlackJack (2003)
  • BlackJack (2003) as Jack Kempson
  • Max's Dreaming (2003) as Mark Bryce
  • Black and White (2002) as Father Tom Dixon
  • The Man Who Sued God (2001) as David Myers
  • The Farm (2001) as Tom Cooper
  • Child Star: The Shirley Temple Story (2001) as George Temple
  • My Husband, My Killer (2001) as Bob Inkster
  • Dark City (1998) as Det. Eddie Walenski
  • Water Rats (1996) as Frank Holloway
  • Cosi (1996) as Errol
  • Mr. Reliable (1996) as Wally Mellish
  • Space: Above and Beyond (1995) as Lt. Col. Fouts
  • Back of Beyond (1995) as Connor
  • Angel Baby (1995) as Morris Goodman
  • Halifax f.p. (1994) as Kevin Tait
  • A Good Man in Africa (1994) as Morgan Leafy, 1st Secretary of the High Commissioner
  • Stark (1993) as Sly Morgan
  • The Nostradamus Kid (1993) as American Preacher
  • Police Rescue (1991) as Lew
  • Class Action (1991) as Michael Grazier
  • Dingo (1991) as John Anderson
  • Darkman (1990) as Louis Strack Jr.
  • Weekend with Kate (1990) as Richard Muir
  • Grievous Bodily Harm (1988) as Tom Stewart
  • Ground Zero (1987) as Harvey Denton
  • High Tide (1987) as Mick
  • Warm Nights on a Slow Moving Train (1987) as Man
  • Malcolm (1986) as Malcolm Hughes
  • Kangaroo (1986) as Richard Somers
  • The Man in the Iron Mask (1985) as Phillipe
  • The Coolangatta Gold (1984) as Adam Lucas
  • For the Term of His Natural Life (1983) as Richard Devine / Rufus Dawes
  • Buddies (1983) as Mike
  • Monkey Grip (1982) as Javo
  • Hoodwink (1981)
  • Underbelly: Vanishing Act as George K