Julie Nihill

Julie Nihill (born 1957 in Melbourne) is an Australian actress, best known for her 13-year role as Chris Riley on the police drama Blue Heelers (1994 - 2006).[1]

Julie Nihill
Born1957 (age 63–64)
Melbourne, Australia
OccupationActor

Biography

Nihill 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 Nihill played Jessie Bradman, 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 Melbourne Theatre Company, Sydney Theatre Company and Tasmanian Theatre Company.

Select credits

Television
Title Year Role Notes
I Can Jump Puddles 1981 Young Woman Episode: "Getting Your Breath"
Prisoner 1982, 1983 Nurse / Lindy Peters 2 episodes
Home 1983 1 episode
Careful, He Might Hear You 1983 Diana Film
The Young Doctors 1983 Linda Wilson 8 episodes
Starting Out 1983 Tessa Staples
A Slice of Life 1983 Pam Film
Undercover 1983 Design Room GIrl Film
The Cowra Breakout 1984 Merle Film

References
  1. "Blue Heelers". Australian Television Information Archive. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
  2. Carter, Paul (13 January 2006). "Blue Heelers axed after 12 years". Australian Associated Press. Retrieved 26 November 2019.


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