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Suffered from pancreatic cancer in 1997 and nearly died. He is in full remission.

30 October 2002 - An Australian court ordered Colin to not "assault, harass, or otherwise threaten" his wife, actress Judy Davis, following a domestic disturbance.

Lived in Kilbirnie, Ayrshire Scotland until he was approx. 12-15 before moving to Australia.

Colin Friels trained at NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Arts). His fellow students, during his time at NIDA, included his wife, Judy Davis, as well as Mel Gibson and Dennis Olsen.

Has two children: Jack Friels (born 1987) and Charlotte Friels (born 1997).

Won the Peter Finch Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2008 Movie Extra Filmink Awards in Sydney.

Often acts opposite his wife Judy Davis, including Pièges (1981), Kangaroo (1986), High Tide (1987), The Man Who Sued God (2001), L'oeil du cyclone (2011) and Mystery Road (2018). They have also frequently appeared together on the Australian stage.

Won the 2003 Helpmann Award (the Australian equivalent of the Tony Award) for his performance in "Copenhagen" (Best Male Actor-Play).

Won the 2003 Best Actor-Play Australian Entertainment "Mo" Award for his performance in "Copenhagen," defeating, among others, costar John Gaden.