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Colin Friels Biography

Birth Name:Colin Friels

Birth Place:Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • Received the Peter Finch Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008
  • Studied at the National Institute of Dramatic Art in Kensington, New South Wales, Australia
  • Married actress Judy Davis in 1984m and has appeared in four movies with her
  • Has two children, Jack and Charlotte, with Judy Davis
  • Made his on-screen debut as a presenter for the series "Play School․"
  • Quote: "Acting gives me sleepless nights, pimples, rashes, anxiety, but also a deep satisfaction somehow․ It makes you feel more․․․human․ It's a way of making a connection․"
  • Attended school with fellow actors Linden Wilkinson and Michael Siberry

Awards

  • 1986AFI Award-Best Actor in a Lead Role: winner
  • 1987AFI Award-Best Actor in a Lead Role: nominated
  • 1991AFI Award-Best Actor in a Lead Role: nominated
  • 1997Silver Logie-Most Outstanding Actor: winner
  • 1998Silver Logie-Most Outstanding Actor: nominated
  • 1998Silver Logie-Most Popular Actor: nominated
  • 1999Silver Logie-Most Outstanding Actor: nominated
  • 1999Silver Logie-Most Popular Actor: nominated
  • 2000Logie-Most Popular Actor: nominated
  • 2000Silver Logie-Most Outstanding Actor in a Series: nominated
  • 2004AFI Award-Best Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2004FCCA Award-Best Actor - Male: winner
  • 2004IF Award-Best Actor: winner
  • 2006FCCA Award-Best Actor in a Lead Role: nominated
  • 2006FCCA Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 2012The Equity Award-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Mini-series or Telemovie: nominated
  • 2013The Equity Award-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Mini-series or Telemovie: nominated
  • 2013The Equity Award-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Mini-series or Telemovie: nominated
  • 2019The Equity Award-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble Series in a Drama Series: winner
  • 2022Silver Logie-Most Outstanding Supporting Actor: winner