Julie Nihill (born 1957 in Melbourne) is an Australian actress, best known for her 12-year role as Chris Riley on the police drama Blue Heelers (1994–2006).[1]
Julie Nihill | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1957 (age 66–67) Melbourne, Australia |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Known for | Blue Heelers as Chris Riley |
Biography
editNihill made her television debut in I Can Jump Puddles (1981) and her film debut in Careful, He Might Hear You (1983). This led to her first lead role in the ABC TV movie Every Move She Makes (for which Nihill received a Penguin Award) and the miniseries Bodyline, in which Nihill played Jessie Bradman, Sir Donald Bradman's wife.
Nihill became a household face in 1994 when she was cast as publican and local Councillor Chris Riley on the police drama Blue Heelers. Nihill was one of only two actors (the other being John Wood) to star in the series for its entire run.[2]
Nihill played guest roles in television programs including Prisoner: Cell Block H, Sons and Daughters, A Country Practice, Mother and Son, House Husbands, The Leftovers, and Picnic at Hanging Rock. She is also a theatre performer, having worked with Australian theatre companies such as the Melbourne Theatre Company, the Sydney Theatre Company and the Tasmanian Theatre Company.
She was married to actor Richard Moir, and they had two daughters.
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | A Slice of Life | Pam | Feature film |
| 1983 | Careful, He Might Hear You | Diana | Feature film |
| 1983 | Undercover | Design Room Girl | Feature film |
| 1985 | The Coca-Cola Kid | Marching Girl | Feature film |
| 1985 | Rebel | Joycie | Feature film |
| 1986 | Kangaroo | Vicki Calcott | Feature film |
| 1988 | Boundaries of the Heart | June Thompson | Feature film |
| 1990 | Deadly | Jeny | Feature film |
| 2000 | The Way of the Birds | Herself (Voice) | Film short |
| 2001 | Dalkeith | Sally | Feature film |
| 2015 | Holding the Man | Pranic Healer (uncredited) | Feature film |
| 2016 | The Prince of Chinatown | Mother | Film short |
| 2017 | Pillars | Louisa | Film short |
| 2018 | Bird | Teacher | Film short |
| 2019 | The Diver | Cynthia | Film short |
| 2020 | Nursery | Carol | Film short |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | I Can Jump Puddles | Guest role: Young Woman | TV miniseries, 1 episode "Getting Your Breath" |
| 1981 | The Sullivans | Guest role: Sue Matthews | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1982 | Holiday Island | Guest role: | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1982 | Home | Guest role | TV series, 2 episodes |
| 1982 | The Young Doctors | Recurring role: Linda Wilson | TV series, 8 episodes |
| 1982; 1983 | Prisoner | Guest roles: Lindy Peters / Nurse | TV series, 2 episodes |
| 1983 | Starting Out | Guest role | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1984 | Bodyline | Recurring role: Jessie | TV miniseries, 1 episode |
| 1984; 1989 | A Country Practice | Guest roles: Michelle Hayden / Dinny | TV series, 4 episodes |
| 1984 | Every Move She Makes | Lead role: Alison Berger | TV movie |
| 1984 | The Cowra Breakout | Recurring role: Merle | TV miniseries, 4 episodes |
| 1985 | Sons and Daughters | Recurring role: Julie Webb | TV series, 16 episodes |
| 1986 | Tusitala | Recurring role: Belle Strong | TV miniseries, 3 episodes |
| 1987 | Army Wives | Lead role: Jill | TV movie |
| 1988;1991 | Rafferty's Rules | Recurring role: Cathy Gregory | TV series, 3 episodes |
| 1989 | The Flying Doctors | Guest role: Jilly Potter | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1992 | Mother and Son | Guest role: Receptionist | TV series, 1 episode |
| 1994-2006 | Blue Heelers | Regular role: Christine 'Chris' Riley | TV series, 507 episodes |
| 1995 | Banjo Paterson's The Man from Snowy River aka Snowy River: The McGregor Saga | Guest role: Nora O'Reilly | TV series, Season 2, 1 episode |
| 1998 | Good Morning Australia | Guest | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2012 | Winners & Losers | Guest role: Pauline Brown | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2012 | The Mystery of a Hansom Cab | Recurring role: Mrs. Hableton | TV movie |
| 2014 | Worst Year of My Life, Again! | Guest role: Ms Fowler | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2014 | The Greatest Love of All | Guest role: Gary's Mum | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2017 | House Husbands | Guest role: Bronwyn | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2017 | The Leftovers | Guest role: Sharon | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2017 | True Story with Hamish & Andy | Guest role: Ruth | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2018 | Picnic at Hanging Rock | Recurring role: Mrs. Horton | TV miniseries, 1 episode |
| 2018 | The Doctor Blake Mysteries | Guest role: Maggie Butson | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2018 | How to Stay Married | Guest role: Mrs. Veteris | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2019 | Neighbours | Guest role: Sister Grace | TV series, 1 episode |
References
edit- ^ "Blue Heelers". Australian Television Information Archive. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
- ^ Carter, Paul (13 January 2006). "Blue Heelers axed after 12 years". Australian Associated Press. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
External links
edit- Julie Nihill at IMDb
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