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Colin Friels

Bio: Colin Friels is an Australian actor born on September 25, 1952, in Kilwinning, Scotland. He is known for his roles in film, television, and theatre, including winning an AFI Award for Best Actor for his performance in the film Malcolm (1986)
Born: Thu, Sep 25 1952
Birthplace: Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
Colin Friels is 73 years old
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Poster of Fences
Fences
Colin Friels was 69 in Fences as 'Father'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 09 2022
Poster of Interceptor
Interceptor
Colin Friels was 69 in Interceptor as 'Frank Collins'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 26 2022
Poster of The Crossing
The Crossing
Colin Friels was 63 in The Crossing as 'The Captain'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 18 2016
Poster of Colin Hay: Waiting for My Real Life
Colin Hay: Waiting for My Real Life
Colin Friels was 62 in Colin Hay: Waiting for My Real Life as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 04 2015
Poster of Schapelle
Schapelle
Colin Friels was 61 in Schapelle as 'Mick Corby'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 11 2014
Poster of The Turning
The Turning
Colin Friels was 61 in The Turning as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 25 2013
Poster of Jack Irish: Bad Debts
Jack Irish: Bad Debts
Colin Friels was 60 in Jack Irish: Bad Debts as 'Garth Bruce'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 14 2012
Poster of Mabo
Mabo
Colin Friels was 59 in Mabo as 'Justice Moynihan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 10 2012
Poster of The Eye of the Storm
The Eye of the Storm
Colin Friels was 58 in The Eye of the Storm as 'Athol Shreve'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 15 2011
Poster of A Heartbeat Away
A Heartbeat Away
Colin Friels was 58 in A Heartbeat Away as 'Mayor Riddick'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 11 2011
Poster of Matching Jack
Matching Jack
Colin Friels was 57 in Matching Jack as 'Professor Nelson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 19 2010
Poster of Tomorrow, When the War Began
Tomorrow, When the War Began
Colin Friels was 57 in Tomorrow, When the War Began as 'Dr. Clements'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 08 2010
Poster of Lest We Forget
Lest We Forget
Colin Friels was 57 in Lest We Forget as 'Sam'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 02 2010
Poster of The Nothing Men
The Nothing Men
Colin Friels was 57 in The Nothing Men as 'Jack Simpson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 05 2010
Poster of Blind Company
Blind Company
Colin Friels was 56 in Blind Company as 'Geoff Brewster'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 2009
Poster of The Informant
The Informant
Colin Friels was 56 in The Informant as 'Doug Lamont (as Colin Friel)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 14 2008
Poster of Australia: Land of Parrots
Australia: Land of Parrots
Colin Friels was 55 in Australia: Land of Parrots as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2008
Poster of BlackJack: Ghosts
BlackJack: Ghosts
Colin Friels was 55 in BlackJack: Ghosts as 'Jack Kempson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 02 2007
Poster of BlackJack: At the Gates
BlackJack: At the Gates
Colin Friels was 53 in BlackJack: At the Gates as 'Jack Kempson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 24 2006
Poster of BlackJack: Dead Memory
BlackJack: Dead Memory
Colin Friels was 53 in BlackJack: Dead Memory as 'Jack Kempson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 27 2006
Poster of BlackJack: Ace Point Game
BlackJack: Ace Point Game
Colin Friels was 53 in BlackJack: Ace Point Game as 'Jack Kempson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 20 2006
Poster of The Book of Revelation
The Book of Revelation
Colin Friels was 53 in The Book of Revelation as 'Olsen'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 29 2006
Poster of Solo
Solo
Colin Friels was 53 in Solo as 'Jack Barrett'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 27 2006
Poster of BlackJack: In the Money
BlackJack: In the Money
Colin Friels was 52 in BlackJack: In the Money as 'Jack Kempson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 11 2005
Poster of The Illustrated Family Doctor
The Illustrated Family Doctor
Colin Friels was 52 in The Illustrated Family Doctor as 'Ray Gill'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 03 2005
Poster of BlackJack: Sweet Science
BlackJack: Sweet Science
Colin Friels was 52 in BlackJack: Sweet Science as 'Jack Kempson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 07 2004
Poster of Tom White
Tom White
Colin Friels was 51 in Tom White as 'Tom White'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 19 2004
Poster of The Mystery of Natalie Wood
The Mystery of Natalie Wood
Colin Friels was 51 in The Mystery of Natalie Wood as 'Nick Gurdin'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 10 2004
Poster of Max's Dreaming
Max's Dreaming
Colin Friels was 50 in Max's Dreaming as 'Mark Bryce'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 08 2003
Poster of BlackJack
BlackJack
Colin Friels was 50 in BlackJack as 'Jack Kempson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 16 2003
Poster of Black and White
Black and White
Colin Friels was 50 in Black and White as 'Father Tom Dixon'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 31 2002
Poster of Child Star: The Shirley Temple Story
Child Star: The Shirley Temple Story
Colin Friels was 49 in Child Star: The Shirley Temple Story as 'George Temple'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 18 2001
Poster of My Husband, My Killer
My Husband, My Killer
Colin Friels was 49 in My Husband, My Killer as 'Bob Inkster'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 13 2001
Poster of The Man Who Sued God
The Man Who Sued God
Colin Friels was 49 in The Man Who Sued God as 'David Myers'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 25 2001
Poster of Dark City
Dark City
Colin Friels was 45 in Dark City as 'Det. Eddie Walenski'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 27 1998
Poster of Mr. Reliable
Mr. Reliable
Colin Friels was 44 in Mr. Reliable as 'Wally Mellish'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 22 1996
Poster of Cosi
Cosi
Colin Friels was 43 in Cosi as 'Errol'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 04 1996
Poster of Back of Beyond
Back of Beyond
Colin Friels was 43 in Back of Beyond as 'Connor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 02 1995
Poster of Angel Baby
Angel Baby
Colin Friels was 43 in Angel Baby as 'Morris Goodman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 26 1995
Poster of A Good Man in Africa
A Good Man in Africa
Colin Friels was 41 in A Good Man in Africa as 'Morgan Leafy, 1st Secretary of the High Commissioner'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 14 1994
Poster of The Nostradamus Kid
The Nostradamus Kid
Colin Friels was 41 in The Nostradamus Kid as 'American Preacher'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 14 1993
Poster of Dingo
Dingo
Colin Friels was 38 in Dingo as 'John Anderson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 02 1991
Poster of Class Action
Class Action
Colin Friels was 38 in Class Action as 'Michael Grazier'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 15 1991
Poster of Weekend with Kate
Weekend with Kate
Colin Friels was 38 in Weekend with Kate as 'Richard Muir'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 29 1990
Poster of Darkman
Darkman
Colin Friels was 37 in Darkman as 'Louis Strack Jr.'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 24 1990
Poster of Grievous Bodily Harm
Grievous Bodily Harm
Colin Friels was 36 in Grievous Bodily Harm as 'Tom Stewart'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 26 1988
Poster of Ground Zero
Ground Zero
Colin Friels was 35 in Ground Zero as 'Harvey Denton'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 1987
Poster of High Tide
High Tide
Colin Friels was 34 in High Tide as 'Mick'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 30 1987
Poster of Warm Nights on a Slow Moving Train
Warm Nights on a Slow Moving Train
Colin Friels was 34 in Warm Nights on a Slow Moving Train as 'Man'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 10 1987
Poster of Kangaroo
Kangaroo
Colin Friels was 33 in Kangaroo as 'Richard Somers'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 24 1986
Poster of Malcolm
Malcolm
Colin Friels was 33 in Malcolm as 'Malcolm Hughes'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 20 1986
Poster of The Man in the Iron Mask
The Man in the Iron Mask
Colin Friels was 33 in The Man in the Iron Mask as 'Phillipe'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 31 1985
Poster of The Coolangatta Gold
The Coolangatta Gold
Colin Friels was 32 in The Coolangatta Gold as 'Adam Lucas'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 22 1984
Poster of Buddies
Buddies
Colin Friels was 30 in Buddies as 'Mike'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 23 1983
Poster of Monkey Grip
Monkey Grip
Colin Friels was 29 in Monkey Grip as 'Javo'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 17 1982
Poster of Hoodwink
Hoodwink
Colin Friels was 29 in Hoodwink
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 05 1981
Poster of Underbelly: Vanishing Act
Underbelly: Vanishing Act
Colin Friels will be 73+ in Underbelly: Vanishing Act as 'George K'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Underbelly: Vanishing Act
Underbelly: Vanishing Act
Colin Friels was 69+ in Underbelly: Vanishing Act as 'George K'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 03 2022
Poster of Wakefield
Wakefield
Colin Friels was 68+ in Wakefield as 'Baz'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 18 2021
Poster of Total Control
Total Control
Colin Friels was 67+ in Total Control as 'Jack Ramsey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 13 2019
Poster of Mystery Road
Mystery Road
Colin Friels was 65+ in Mystery Road as 'Tony Ballantyne'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 03 2018
Poster of The Secret Daughter
The Secret Daughter
Colin Friels was 64+ in The Secret Daughter as 'Jack Norton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 2016
Poster of DNA Nation
DNA Nation
Colin Friels was 63+ in DNA Nation as 'Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 22 2016
Poster of Sydney Sailboat
Sydney Sailboat
Colin Friels was 62+ in Sydney Sailboat as 'Terry (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 09 2015
Poster of Killing Time
Killing Time
Colin Friels was 59+ in Killing Time as 'Lewis Moran'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 02 2011
Poster of Gangs of Oz
Gangs of Oz
Colin Friels was 56+ in Gangs of Oz
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 11 2009
Poster of Air Australia
Air Australia
Colin Friels was 54+ in Air Australia as 'Himself - Narrator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 31 2007
Poster of Bastard Boys
Bastard Boys
Colin Friels was 54+ in Bastard Boys
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 13 2007
Poster of The Mystery of Natalie Wood
The Mystery of Natalie Wood
Colin Friels was 51+ in The Mystery of Natalie Wood as 'Nick Gurdin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 01 2004
Poster of BlackJack
BlackJack
Colin Friels was 51+ in BlackJack
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 21 2003
Poster of The Farm
The Farm
Colin Friels was 48+ in The Farm as 'Tom Cooper'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 18 2001
Poster of Water Rats
Water Rats
Colin Friels was 43+ in Water Rats as 'Frank Holloway'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 12 1996
Poster of Space: Above and Beyond
Space: Above and Beyond
Colin Friels was 42+ in Space: Above and Beyond as 'Lt. Col. Fouts'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 24 1995
Poster of Halifax f.p.
Halifax f.p.
Colin Friels was 42+ in Halifax f.p. as 'Kevin Tait'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 09 1994
Poster of Stark
Stark
Colin Friels was 41+ in Stark as 'Sly Morgan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 08 1993
Poster of Police Rescue
Police Rescue
Colin Friels was 38+ in Police Rescue as 'Lew'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 14 1991
Poster of For the Term of His Natural Life
For the Term of His Natural Life
Colin Friels was 30+ in For the Term of His Natural Life as 'Richard Devine / Rufus Dawes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 23 1983