Julia Nickson
Biography
Julia Nickson is a Singaporean-American actress born on 11 September 1958. She attended the University of Hawaiʻi where she modeled in Honolulu and appeared in her first play, The Winter's Tale. Nickson took acting classes and participated in community theater, also securing roles on the television series Magnum, P.I. Her film career includes a female lead role in Rambo: First Blood Part II and a co-starring role alongside Chuck Norris in Sidekicks. Nickson has a known credit count of 47, with a content score of 100.
Career overview
Julia Nickson is a Singaporean-American actress. She began her acting career while attending the University of Hawaiʻi, where she appeared in her first play, The Winter's Tale. Nickson's early experience in acting also included roles in community theater and television, including an appearance on Magnum, P.I.
Her breakthrough role came in 1985, when she played the female lead in Rambo: First Blood Part II. Nickson's subsequent film appearances included a role alongside Chuck Norris in Sidekicks, released in 1992. These performances demonstrate her ability to work in a variety of film genres and with established actors.
Throughout her acting career, Julia Nickson has appeared in numerous films and television shows, with a total of 47 known credits. Her work in the entertainment industry has spanned several decades, showcasing her versatility and range as an actress.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
52 titles- The Modelizer (2023) as Beatrice Koo
- More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story (2021) as Self
- Ready Player One (2018) as JN / Commuter (uncredited)
- The Unbidden (2016) as Kat
- Beyond the Game (2014) as Police Seargent
- One Kine Day (2011)
- Castle (2009) as Mrs. Lee
- Dim Sum Funeral (2008) as Elizabeth
- Half-Life (2008) as Saura Wu
- Final Approach (2005) as Hanna Reitsch
- Ethan Mao (2004) as Sarah Mao
- We Get to Win This Time (2002) as Self
- The Division (2001) as Jasmine
- The Wild Thornberrys: The Origin of Donnie (2001) as Villager / Forest Animal / Donnie's Mother (voice)
- L.A. Heat (1999)
- Life Tastes Good (1999) as The Woman
- The Wild Thornberrys (1998) as Malay Wallah / Kid (voice)
- The Wild Thornberrys (1998) as Villager / Forest Animal (voice)
- The Wild Thornberrys (1998) as Donnie's Mother / Villager (voice)
- The Wild Thornberrys (1998) as Malay Woman / Wallah (voice)
- Devil in the Flesh (1998) as Anna Nakashi
- Nash Bridges (1996) as Denise Minato
- Nash Bridges (1996) as Mindy
- White Tiger (1996) as Jade
- JAG (1995) as Lynne Kennedy
- Chicago Hope (1994) as Leigh Sun
- Babylon 5 (1994) as Catherine Sakai
- One West Waikiki (1994)
- Double Dragon (1994) as Satori Imada
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) as Cassandra
- Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) as Susan Lee
- Power Rangers (1993) as Mrs. Enrile
- seaQuest DSV (1993) as Lieutenant Commander Heiko Kimura
- Kung Fu: The Legend Continues (1993) as Connie
- Amityville: A New Generation (1993) as Suki
- Whores from the North (1993)
- Sidekicks (1992) as Noreen Chan
- K2 (1991) as Cindy
- China Cry (1990) as Sung Neng Yee
- The Girl Who Came Between Them (1990) as Nhung
- Around the World in 80 Days (1989) as Princess Aouda
- Man Against the Mob: The Chinatown Murders (1989) as Kaylie
- Noble House (1988) as Orlanda Ramos
- Glitch! (1988) as Michelle Wong
- Chiari di luna (1988) as Yumi
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) as Ensign Lian T'Su
- Harry's Hong Kong (1987) as Mei Ling
- Reincarnation (1987) as Julia
- Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985) as Co Bao
- Airwolf (1984) as Minh Van McBride
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Lani
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Carla
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Julia Nickson best known for?
Julia Nickson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Modelizer (2023), Ready Player One (2018), Castle (2009), Hasta el fin del mundo (2014).
When and where was Julia Nickson born?
Julia Nickson was born on September 11, 1958 in Singapore.
How many credits does Julia Nickson have?
Julia Nickson has accumulated over 52 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1980 to 2023.
What is Julia Nickson's background in cinema and television?
Julia Nickson is a Singaporean-American actress born on 11 September 1958. She attended the University of Hawaiʻi where she modeled in Honolulu and appeared in her first play, The Winter's Tale. Nickson took acting classes and participated in community theater, also securing roles on the television series Magnum, P.I. ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) as Ensign Lian T'Su — aged about 28
- Castle (2009) as Mrs. Lee — aged about 50
- Babylon 5 (1994) as Catherine Sakai — aged about 35
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) as Cassandra — aged about 34
- One West Waikiki (1994) — aged about 35
- Ready Player One (2018) as JN / Commuter (uncredited) — aged about 59
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