We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year (2005)
July 27, 2005Release Date
We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year (2005)
July 27, 2005Release Date



Plot.
Where to Watch.
Cast & Crew.

Chris Lilley
Phil Olivetti / Ricky Wong / Ja'mie King / Daniel Sims / Nathan Sims / Pat Mullins / Writer

Jennifer Byrne
Narrator (voice)

Mick Graham
Terry

Chung Jade Koh
Chun

Maria Angelico
Mel

Emma Clapham
Brianna

Adrienne Couper Smith
Emma

Deborah Jones
Kerry

Taylor Potter
Tyson

Tracey Mathers
Shelly

Woody Miles
Jordan

Frieda McKenna
Frieda

Carol Chong
Carol

Ferdinand Hoang
Mr. Wong

Pixie Jones
Tracy

Nyathan Hoth Mai
Sonali

Jhyll Teplin
Mrs. King

Lise Rodgers
Mrs. Welham

Steven Abdilla
Stevie J

Bill Lee
Professor Lee

Mariel Wong
Auditionee / Deborah Mailman

Louis Corbett
Jeremy

Cathy Freeman
Self

Vince Colosimo
Self

Jane Hopkins
Jane

Gayle DeLosa
Lorraine

Jess Young
Cathy Freeman

Ethan Thoi
Captain Cook

Jack Charles
Aboriginal Elder

Corleen Cooper
Professor Maza

Adam Ford
Mr. Butell

Nicole Brady
Journalist

Cara Foley
Cara

Jamie Collins
Jamie Sims

Julia Collins
Julie Sims

Andrew Walker
Sam

Rueben Heenan
Craig

Donald Baigent
Malcolm

Zac Jardine
Tom

Katie Collins
Cathy

Peter Hearne
Senior Official

Genevieve Moore
Door Attendant

Jill Singer
Awards MC

Sancia Robinson
Casting Agent

Matthew Saville
Director

Ryan Shelton
Writer
Details.
Release DateJuly 27, 2005
StatusReleased
Running Time2h 44m
Filming LocationsMelbourne, Australia
Genres
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Wiki.
We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year (mostly known as The Nominees outside of Australia) is an Australian mockumentary miniseries starring and created and co-written by Chris Lilley and Ryan Shelton and directed by Matthew Saville.
It follows the story of five unique Australians (all portrayed by Lilley), who have each made a large achievement and been nominated by friends and family for the Australian of the Year award.
It premiered on 27 July 2005, and concluded on 31 August 2005. It was shown on the ABC on Wednesday nights at 9:00pm. There are six episodes, with each episode running for 30 minutes. The show was broadcast in the United Kingdom on FX, in the United States on the Sundance Channel, and in Canada on The Comedy Network. In Australia, The Comedy Channel aired the series as part of their Aussie Gold block hosted by Frank Woodley.
The show won a Logie Award for most outstanding comedy and Chris Lilley won the Best New Talent Logie for his performance in the show.
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