Introduction
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).
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.
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 |
- Every Move She Makes (1984)