Blue Heelers Cast List

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Updated April 1, 2024 33 items

Blue Heelers, the Australian television series, has captivated loyal viewers since it first hit the airwaves in 1994. This gripping police drama aired for 13 seasons, providinf an unfiltered look into the lives of officers stationed in the fictional town of Mount Thomas. With engaging storylines and top performances, Blue Heelers carved out a niche within its genre. The ensemble cast created characters that resonated deeply with fans, forging emotional connections through their relatable victories and struggles. 

At the heart of the show's success lies its talented Blue Heelers cast. Every actor imbued their role with depth and nuance, crafting a character that became adored or reviled by audiences worldwide. From tough yet tender senior officers to rookie constables determined to prove themselves, each character contributed to the dynamic storytelling that made Blue Heelers such a long-lasting sensation. As fans revisit these episodes or discover them for the first time, they'll no doubt recognize and appreciate the exceptional talent displayed by this remarkable cast. 

The lineup of Blue Heeler's cast members boasts an array of spectacular performers who left a mark on television history. Among these luminaries are John Wood as Senior Sergeant Tom Croydon, Julie Nihill portraying Chris Riley, and Martin Sacks inhabiting Detective Senior Constable Patrick Joseph 'P.J.' Hasham. Their portrayals not only mesmerized viewers but also earned accolades from critics. 

Every Blue Heeler's cast member played a crucial role in its overall impact, shaping its atmosphere and memorable moments throughout its lengthy run on television screens across Australia and beyond. From major characters to guest appearances and secondary roles, each actor occupies a vital place in the show, delivering thought-provoking storylines that continue to resonate with viewers today. The success of Blue Heelers is not only a testament to the quality of its writing and production but also a tribute to the skills that the cast brought to each episode. Consequently, it remains an evergreen classic cherished by generations of fans.

  • Ann Burbrook
    Blue Heelers
    Ann Burbrook, sometimes credited as Annie Burbrook, (born 23 November 1965 in Jesselton, Sabah, Malaysia), is an Australian actress.
  • Caroline Craig
    Blue Heelers, Underbelly, Orange Roughies
    Caroline Craig (born 30 April 1975 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) is an Australian actress, based in New York City. Caroline completed a BA at Melbourne University before graduating from NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Art) in 1999.
  • Charlie Clausen
    Blue Heelers, McLeod's Daughters, Canal Road
    Charlie Clausen (born 31 July 1977) is an Australian actor most known for his role as Jake Harrison on McLeod's Daughters in 2003 and as Acting Sergeant Alex Kirby on the police drama series Blue Heelers, which he starred in for the majority of Season 12 (2005) and Season 13 (2006). In 2012 he joined the cast of Home and Away as Zac MacGuire. Clausen left Home and Away in May 2017 after four years.
  • Damian Walshe-Howling
    Blue Heelers, Underbelly, Bikie Wars: Brothers in Arms
    Damian Walshe-Howling (born 22 January 1971 in Melbourne, Victoria) is an Australian actor, well known for his role as Andrew "Benji" Veniamin in the Australian underworld drama, Underbelly, for which he won the Best Supporting or Guest Actor in a Drama Series at the 2008 AFI Awards.
  • Danny Raco
    Home and Away, Blue Heelers, Heartbreak High
    Danny Raco (born 24 December 1979) is an Australian actor and director, known for his television work. Raco was born in Rome, Italy.
  • David Wenham
    Top of the Lake, A Country Practice, SeaChange
    David Wenham (born 21 September 1965) is an Australian actor who has appeared in movies, television series and theatre productions. He is known in Hollywood for his roles as Faramir in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, Carl in Van Helsing, Dilios in 300 and its sequel 300: Rise of an Empire, Al Parker in Top of the Lake, and Lieutenant John Scarfield in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. He is known in his native Australia for his role as Diver Dan in SeaChange.
  • Geoff Morrell
    Blue Heelers, Changi, Rake
    Geoff Morrell (born 19 February 1958) is an Australian-born film, television and theatre actor.
  • Grant Bowler
    Defiance, All Saints, Blue Heelers
    Grant Bowler (born 18 July 1968) is a New Zealand-Australian actor who has worked in American, Australian, New Zealand, and Canadian film, television, and theatre. He is known for playing the role of Constable Wayne Patterson in Blue Heelers and Wolfgang West in Outrageous Fortune. He also appeared as Wilhelmina Slater's love interest Connor Owens in Ugly Betty. In 2010, he hosted The Amazing Race Australia. He starred as Joshua Nolan on the Syfy television series Defiance.Bowler has been the voiceover for Border Security: Australia for the Seven Network since 2004. He has also provided the voiceover for the Canadian version of the show, often screened back to back with the Australian episodes as part of Border Security: International, which as of present been airing on Seven Two.
  • Debra Lawrance (born 1 January 1957) is an Australian actress best known for her role as Pippa Ross on Home and Away, which she played from 1990 to 1998. She has made a number of return appearances as the character, the most recent was in 2009. She is also known for her role as Rose in Please Like Me, that won her the Logie Award for Most Outstanding Supporting Actress. In 2017, she was the winner of Hell's Kitchen Australia.
  • Jane Allsop
    Blue Heelers, Underbelly Files: Tell Them Lucifer was Here
    Jane Claire Allsop (born 3 July 1975 in Oxford, England) is an Australian actress, best known for her role as Jo Parrish on Blue Heelers.
  • John Wood
    Blue Heelers, Catwalk, The Cut
    John Wood (born 14 July 1946 in Melbourne) is a Gold Logie Award-winning Australian actor and scriptwriter, best known for his roles as Stipendiary Magistrate Michael Rafferty in the legal drama Rafferty's Rules and as Senior Sergeant Tom Croydon in the long running police drama Blue Heelers, both for the Seven Network.
  • Julie Nihill
    Blue Heelers, Sons and Daughters, The Young Doctors
    Julie Nihill (born 1957 in Melbourne) is an Australian actress.
  • Ditch Davey
    Blue Heelers, Black Box
    Ditch Davey is an Australian actor known for his role as Evan Jones in Blue Heelers from 2001 to 2006 on the Seven Network.
  • Lisa McCune
    Blue Heelers, Sea Patrol, Two Twisted
    Lisa McCune (born 19 February 1971) is a four-time Gold Logie Award-winning Australian actress, known for her role as Senior Constable Maggie Doyle in Blue Heelers, and as Lt. Kate McGregor in Sea Patrol.
  • Martin Sacks
    Blue Heelers, Underbelly, The Restless Years
    Martin Colin Sacks (born 16 October 1959) is an Australian actor, chiefly known for his 12-year role on Blue Heelers from 1993–2005.
  • Elspeth Ballantyne
    Prisoner, Bellbird, Pugwall
    Elspeth Ballantyne (born 20 April 1939) is a former Australian actress, who appeared in productions over a career that spanned some 50 years. She is perhaps best known for her soap opera roles as compassionate prison officer Meg Jackson/ Morris in Prisoner (1979–1986) and as coffee shop owner Cathy Alessi in Neighbours (1992–93).
  • Paul Bishop
    Blue Heelers
    Paul Bishop is an Australian actor and politician who has served as the Division 10 Councillor in Redland City since 2012.
  • Emily Browning
    Something in the Air, Thunderstone, High Flyers
    Emily Jane Browning (born 7 December 1988) is an Australian actress and singer. Browning made her film debut in the Australian television film The Echo of Thunder; subsequently, she played roles in the Australian television shows High Flyers, Blue Heelers and Something in the Air. Her breakthrough role was in the 2002 horror film Ghost Ship, which introduced her to a wider audience. In 2005, Browning won the Australian Film Institute International Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Violet Baudelaire in the film Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004). Browning is also known for her roles in the horror film The Uninvited (2009), the action film Sucker Punch (2011), and the independent drama Sleeping Beauty (2011). She was named the Breakthrough Performer of The Year by Hamptons International Film Festival in 2011 for her role in Sleeping Beauty. Her other films include Summer in February (2013), Pompeii (2014) and Legend (2015). She is currently starring as Laura Moon on the Starz TV series American Gods (2017–present).
  • Rachel Gordon
    All Saints, Blue Heelers
    Rachel Gordon (born 10 May 1976) is an Australian actress.
  • Rupert Reid
    Blue Heelers
    Rupert Reid is an Australian actor. He is best known for his roles as Declan on the Australian TV show Heartbreak High and later, Constable Jack Lawson on the Australian TV show Blue Heelers from 1999 to 2001.
  • Samantha Tolj
    Blue Heelers
    Samantha Tolj (born 12 June 1982 in Perth, Western Australia) is an actress. Her father is Croatian and mother is Anglo Celtic Australian. Tolj began professional acting guest starring on Stingers, MDA, and a bit part in an episode of Blue Heelers. The Heelers producers were impressed enough to bring her back for two episodes playing a prostitute in the eighth and ninth seasons of the show. Tolj later joined the main cast, playing Kelly O'Rourke, a police constable, in 2004 as one of four new cast members. This led to her nomination in the 2005 Logie Awards for Best New Talent. She remained with the show until it ended in 2006. In 2007, Tolj played a guest role in McLeod's Daughters. In 2010 Tolj joined the cast of Home and Away.
  • Simone McAullay
    Blue Heelers, Crash Palace, The Strip
    Simone McAullay (born 14 April 1976) is an Australian actress. Born in Perth, Western Australia, McAullay auditioned for the Actors Centre in Sydney from where she graduated in 2000. From 2003 until 2006, when the programme was cancelled, she played the role of Senior Constable Susie Raynor on Blue Heelers.In 2007, McAullay appeared in a recurring role as Vivian Anderson on Home and Away for 15 episodes. She returned to Home and Away in April 2008 for five episodes. She portrayed forensic policewomen Jessica Mackay in The Strip for Nine Network in 2008.In 2013, she appeared in the role of hotelier Becca Fisher in the high-profile ITV murder drama series Broadchurch. In 2014, she had guest roles as Janine, a nurse, in episode 7 of The Smoke on Sky1, in the special episode of The IT Crowd and as Ruth Culver in episode 40 of Holby City. McAullay will join the cast of Home and Away in 2019, playing Teresa Masterson.
  • Tasma Walton
    Blue Heelers
    Tasma Walton (born 19 August 1973) is an Australian television and film actress.
  • Jeremy Kewley
    The Sullivans, Janus, Arcade
    Jeremy Leo Kewley (born 16 August 1960) is an Australian actor, writer, producer and convicted child sex offender. He made his professional acting debut at the age of 14 in the feature film The Devil's Playground.
  • William McInnes
    Ocean Girl, Blue Heelers, SeaChange
    Daryl William Mathew Gabriel McInnes (born 10 September 1963) is an Australian film and television actor and writer. He portrays the role of Matt Tivolli in The Time of Our Lives. He is best known for his roles as Senior Constable Nick Schultz in Blue Heelers and Max Connors in SeaChange.
  • Jesse Spencer
    House, Chicago Fire, Hercules
    Jesse Gordon Spencer (born 12 February 1979) is an Australian actor and musician. He is best known for his roles as Billy Kennedy on the Australian soap opera Neighbours (1994–2000, 2005), Dr. Robert Chase on the American medical drama House (2004–2012) and Lieutenant/Captain Matthew Casey on the American drama Chicago Fire (2012–present).
  • Manu Bennett
    Arrow, Spartacus: Gods of the Arena, Spartacus
    Jonathan Manu Bennett (born 10 October 1969) is a New Zealand actor. He is primarily known for portraying characters in epic fantasy works, such as Crixus in the TV series Spartacus, Allanon in The Shannara Chronicles, Slade Wilson / Deathstroke in Arrow, and Azog the Defiler in the Hobbit film trilogy.
  • Matt Holmes
    Sea Patrol
    Matthew or Matt Holmes may refer to: Matthew Currie Holmes (born 1974), Canadian actor, producer, writer, and director Matthew Holmes (engineer) (1844–1903), Chief Mechanical Engineer of the North British Railway (1882–1903) Matthew Holmes (politician) (1817–1901), member of the New Zealand Legislative Council Matthew Holmes (director), Australian film director, producer, writer and actor Matt Holmes (actor) (born 1976), Australian actor Matthew Holmes (Royal Marines officer), British general Matt Holmes (soccer), retired American soccer player Matty Holmes (born 1969), English footballer
  • Neil Pigot (born 28 December 1961) is an Australian actor who is perhaps best known in Australia for his role as Inspector Falcon Price in the highly successful television series Blue Heelers. Pigot has appeared in over 100 episodes of television, a number of feature films and has presented several documentaries on his pet subject Australian military history. A highly regarded theatre actor, he is also the author of several works of non-fiction.
  • Rachel Blakely
    Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Lost World, Mortified
    Rachel Leigh Blakely (born 28 July 1968) is an Australian actress. Her works include films such as Love Until, Young Hercules and Counterstrike, as well as guest appearances on television shows such as Xena: Warrior Princess, State Coroner and Flipper. She is best known for her role as Gaby Willis in Neighbours, Marguerite Krux on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Lost World, and as Glenda Fry in the Australian series Mortified. In 2010, she became attached to the children's series Accord'n to Jordyn.