Colin Friels
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