Colin Friels

Colin Friels's biography

Colin Friels is 70 years old stage actor born at Kilwinning. He was born on Thursday 25th of September 1952. According to year of birth 1952 he belongs to Boomers. Birthday on 25th of September means Colin is Libra. Libra sign depicts that it is all about “Balance”. It seems that their life is very balanced, however, things are way opposite as they always face unstable situations in order to balance it further.

He is white australian. He is citizen of Australia. His primary profession is to be stage actor. Colin is recently known as film actor. He received AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role Malcolm in 1986

Colin Friels's family

Colin Friels's wife

She is known as actor. His wife was born on Saturday 23rd of April 1955 in Perth.

Colin Friels's ex wife

Colin Friels's schools

We found 1 school Colin attended. Name of the school: National Institute of Dramatic Art.

Detailed informations about his schools

He studied university - National Institute of Dramatic Art (1976).

Colin Friels's career

Colin´s main focus is to be stage actor. Colin is famous thanks to Det. Holloway on Water Rats..

Is Colin Friels gay ?

Colin is known to be straight.

Awards and competitions

Colin Friels's Awards

• Won the 2003 Helpmann Award (the Australian equivalent of the Tony Award) for his performance in "Copenhagen" (Best Male Actor-Play).
• Won the 2003 Best Actor-Play Australian Entertainment "Mo" Award for his performance in "Copenhagen," defeating, among others, costar John Gaden.
• Won the Peter Finch Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2008 Movie Extra Filmink Awards in Sydney.

Colin Friels's Nominations

• Colin was nominated for AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for work Malcolm in 1986
• Colin was nominated for AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for work Ground Zero in 1987
• He was nominated for AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for work Dingo in 1991
• He was nominated for AACTA Award for Best Lead Actor in a Television Drama for work Halifax f.p. in 1995
• Colin was nominated for Logie Award for Most Outstanding Actor in a Series for work Water Rats in 1997
• Colin was nominated for Logie Award for Most Popular Actor for work Water Rats in 1997
• He was nominated for Logie Award for Most Outstanding Actor in a Series for work Water Rats in 1998
• He was nominated for Logie Award for Most Popular Actor for work Water Rats in 1998
• Colin was nominated for Logie Award for Most Outstanding Actor in a Series for work Water Rats in 1999
• He was nominated for Logie Award for Most Popular Actor for work Water Rats in 1999
• He was nominated for Logie Award for Most Outstanding Actor in a Series for work Water Rats in 2000
• Colin was nominated for Logie Award for Most Popular Actor for work Water Rats in 2000
• He was nominated for AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for work Tom White in 2004

Colin Friels's quotes

• 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, I guess.
• Your kids can be cruel. Jack was sitting at the table and he turns around and asks me, 'Dad, don't you think you've done a bit of over-acting in your time?'
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Colin Friels's height, body shape, eye color

Lets describe how Colin Friels looks. We will focus on his height, body shape, eye color and hair color. He is tall as 5' 10½" (179 cm). Body build is athletic. His eyes are tinted blue. Colin´s hair is shade of salt and pepper.