Rhys Nicholson
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- April 22, 1990 in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
- Active Years
- 2005–2026 (22 Years)
- Total Credits
- 41 credits in database
Biography
Rhys Nicholson is a non-binary Australian comedian and actor born on April 22, 1990, in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. Nicholson is known for serving as a judge on the television series RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under beginning in 2021, as well as the spin-off Drag Race Down Under vs. In 2011, Nicholson appeared in the ABC documentary GayCrashers alongside Joel Creasey, traveling to the town of Colac to perform a stand-up show following a homophobic attack on Creasey during a previous visit. Nicholson also stars on the television show The Weekly with Charlie Pickering. Additionally, in 2016, Nicholson publicly married fellow comedian and lesbian Zoe Coombs Marr at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival to highlight the importance of marriage equality in Australia.
Career overview
Rhys Nicholson is an Australian comedian and actor born on April 22, 1990, in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. Nicholson is known for serving as a judge on the television program RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under from 2021 onwards, as well as the spin-off Drag Race Down Under vs.
In 2011, Nicholson was featured in the ABC documentary GayCrashers alongside Joel Creasey. In the documentary, the duo travelled to the small town of Colac and performed a stand-up show following a homophobic attack that Creasey had experienced during an earlier visit to the town. Nicholson also stars on the show The Weekly with Charlie Pickering.
To highlight the importance of marriage equality in Australia, Nicholson publicly married lesbian and fellow comedian Zoe Coombs Marr in 2016 at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. That same year, Nicholson and Coombs Marr were both featured together in the public event. Nicholson has accumulated known credits across television and film projects throughout their career as a non-binary performer.
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Full Filmography
41 titles- Drag Race Down Under vs The World (2026) as Self - Judge
- 40th Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala (2026) as Rhys Nicholson
- Crime Night! (2025) as Self
- Claire Hooper's House of Games (2025) as Self
- Portrait Artist Of The Year (2025) as Self
- After Midnight (2024) as Self
- A Bite to Eat with Alice (2024) as Self
- Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee (2024) as Self
- Big Backyard Quiz (2024)
- Taskmaster Australia (2023) as Self
- Rhys & Joel’s Family Christmas (2023) as Themself
- Rhys & Joel’s Family Christmas (2023) Executive Producer
- Rhys & Joel’s Family Christmas (2023) Writer
- Queerstralia (2023) as Self
- Rhys Nicholson's Big Queer Comedy Concert (2023) as Self
- The Traitors (2022) as Self - Contestant
- The Imperfects (2022) as Dr. Alex Sarkov
- Would I Lie to You? (2022) as Self - Panelist
- The Cheap Seats (2021) as Self
- Drag Race Down Under (2021) as Self - Judge
- Fisk (2021)
- Melbourne Comedy Festival (2021) as Self - Host
- Patriot Brains (2021) as Contestant
- Spreadsheet (2021) Additional Dialogue
- Why Are You Like This? (2021) as Emcee
- Rhys Nicholson: Live at the Athenaeum (2020) as Himself
- Rhys Nicholson: Live at the Athenaeum (2020) Writer
- Roast Battle (2018) as Self
- Hughesy, We Have A Problem (2018) as Self
- John Conway Tonight (2017) as Himself
- Rhys Nicholson - Live at The Eternity Playhouse (2016)
- The Weekly with Charlie Pickering (2015) as Self
- The New Years Eve Early Night Show (2015) as Himself
- Gaycrashers (2014)
- Have You Been Paying Attention? (2013) as Self - Panellist
- Housos (2011)
- 7 Days (2009) as Team Leader
- 7 Days (2009) as Panelist
- Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation (2009) as Himself - Generation Y guest
- Thank God You're Here (2006)
- Spicks and Specks (2005) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Rhys Nicholson best known for?
Rhys Nicholson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Drag Race Down Under vs The World (2026), After Midnight (2024), Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee (2024), Taskmaster (2023).
When and where was Rhys Nicholson born?
Rhys Nicholson was born on April 22, 1990 in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.
How many credits does Rhys Nicholson have?
Rhys Nicholson has accumulated over 41 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2005 to 2026.
What is Rhys Nicholson's background in cinema and television?
Rhys Nicholson is a non-binary Australian comedian and actor born on April 22, 1990, in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. Nicholson is known for serving as a judge on the television series RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under beginning in 2021, as well as the spin-off Drag Race Down Under vs. In 2011, Nicholson appeared ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee (2024) as Self — aged about 34
- Have You Been Paying Attention? (2013) as Self - Panellist — aged about 23
- The Cheap Seats (2021) as Self — aged about 31
- Fisk (2021) — aged about 31
- Spicks and Specks (2005) as Self — aged about 15
- 7 Days (2009) as Team Leader — aged about 19
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