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
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Plot.
Where to Watch.
Cast & Crew.
![Chris Lilley](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/125513-chris-lilley.webp)
Chris Lilley
Phil Olivetti / Ricky Wong / Ja'mie King / Daniel Sims / Nathan Sims / Pat Mullins / Writer
![Jennifer Byrne](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Jennifer Byrne
Narrator (voice)
![Mick Graham](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Mick Graham
Terry
![Chung Jade Koh](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Chung Jade Koh
Chun
![Maria Angelico](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/198776-maria-angelico.webp)
Maria Angelico
Mel
![Emma Clapham](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Emma Clapham
Brianna
![Adrienne Couper Smith](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Adrienne Couper Smith
Emma
![Deborah Jones](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Deborah Jones
Kerry
![Taylor Potter](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Taylor Potter
Tyson
![Tracey Mathers](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Tracey Mathers
Shelly
![Woody Miles](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Woody Miles
Jordan
![Frieda McKenna](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Frieda McKenna
Frieda
![Carol Chong](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Carol Chong
Carol
![Ferdinand Hoang](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/44671-ferdinand-hoang.webp)
Ferdinand Hoang
Mr. Wong
![Pixie Jones](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Pixie Jones
Tracy
![Nyathan Hoth Mai](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Nyathan Hoth Mai
Sonali
![Jhyll Teplin](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Jhyll Teplin
Mrs. King
![Lise Rodgers](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/468628-lise-rodgers.webp)
Lise Rodgers
Mrs. Welham
![Steven Abdilla](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Steven Abdilla
Stevie J
![Bill Lee](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Bill Lee
Professor Lee
![Mariel Wong](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Mariel Wong
Auditionee / Deborah Mailman
![Louis Corbett](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/72192-louis-corbett.webp)
Louis Corbett
Jeremy
![Cathy Freeman](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/530110-cathy-freeman.webp)
Cathy Freeman
Self
![Vince Colosimo](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/26833-vince-colosimo.webp)
Vince Colosimo
Self
![Jane Hopkins](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Jane Hopkins
Jane
![Gayle DeLosa](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Gayle DeLosa
Lorraine
![Jess Young](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Jess Young
Cathy Freeman
![Ethan Thoi](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Ethan Thoi
Captain Cook
![Jack Charles](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/57191-jack-charles.webp)
Jack Charles
Aboriginal Elder
![Corleen Cooper](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Corleen Cooper
Professor Maza
![Adam Ford](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Adam Ford
Mr. Butell
![Nicole Brady](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Nicole Brady
Journalist
![Cara Foley](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/1436066-cara-foley.webp)
Cara Foley
Cara
![Jamie Collins](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Jamie Collins
Jamie Sims
![Julia Collins](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Julia Collins
Julie Sims
![Andrew Walker](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Andrew Walker
Sam
![Rueben Heenan](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Rueben Heenan
Craig
![Donald Baigent](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/651764-donald-baigent.webp)
Donald Baigent
Malcolm
![Zac Jardine](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Zac Jardine
Tom
![Katie Collins](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Katie Collins
Cathy
Details.
Release DateJuly 27, 2005
StatusReleased
Running Time2h 44m
Filming LocationsMelbourne, Australia
Genres
Last updated:
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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