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Roy Billing

Dept: Acting
Roy Billing (born 1947) is a New Zealand actor and he spent almost three decades living and working in Australia. He became widely known for his role as organised-crime boss “Aussie Bob” Trimbole in the TV series Underbelly.
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Film and Tv Credits
Total number of credits listed: 87
Film: 57 (66%)
Television: 30 (34%)
Remaining genres not in graph: History, Horror, Action & Adventure, Soap, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Documentary, Action

Filmography

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Benefit is a rock musical about self-belief. Sam is a young man struggling to find his voice as a musician. When his idol, Jon-Jon Gibson dies, Sam fe ... view
Character:
Father
Jun 2026 (first aired)
Daily bus flirtations between Emily and Ryan end with COVID. Two years later, they reunite and embark on eight dates to test marriage compatibility, f ... view
Character:
Morgan (4 ep.)
Kangaroo Family, Comedy
2025
Ex TV personality, Chris Masterman, becomes stranded in an Outback town outside Alice Springs. There, he teams up with 12-year-old Indigenous girl Cha ... view
Character:
Murray
Granite Highway Thriller, Drama, Mystery, Crime, Western
2025
Set in 90s Country Queensland, Granite Highway follows Alice, a lonely motel receptionist, who has a strange encounter with a guest during the mysteri ... view
Character:
Officer Terry
Austin Comedy, Drama
Jun 2024 (first aired)
A best-selling, but recently cancelled, children's author has a meltdown when approached by Austin, a neurodivergent 20-something claiming to be his s ... view
Character:
Bill Hogan (8 ep.)
Myall Creek: Day of Justice Drama, Crime, History, Western
2024
Based on the story of late 1830's colonial Australia, where an unspeakable crime against First Nations people caused an upheaval between law and order ... view
Character:
Judge Burton
Love Is in the Air Romance, Comedy
2023
A fiercely independent pilot fighting to keep her family business afloat starts to fall for the man sent by corporate to ground her operation forever. ... view
Character:
Jeff Randall
The Panthers Drama
Aug 2021 (first aired)
Auckland, 1974 - in the face of increased racial-targeting, a group of Polynesian students and street gangsters form a revolutionary movement for just ... view
Character:
Muldoon (6 ep.)
Never Too Late Drama, Romance, Comedy
2020
It's been a long time since Caine, Bronson, Angus and Wendell—aka ‘The Chain Breakers'—escaped a torturous Vietnamese POW camp. They now find th ... view
Character:
James Wendell
The End Drama, Comedy
Feb 2020 (first aired)
Three generations of a family with separate but intersecting obsessions - trying to figure out how to die with dignity, live with none and make it cou ... view
Character:
Art (8 ep.)
Beast No More Horror, Thriller
2019
A young biologist, Mary Jane, who focuses on lepidoptery (the study of moths and butterflies), doesn't have the perfect life; she does however have wh ... view
Character:
Gus
My Life Is Murder Drama, Crime, Mystery, Comedy
Jul 2019 (first aired)
Investigator Alexa Crowe, cannot help fighting the good fight – whether it is solving murders or combatting the small frustrations of everyday life. ... view
Character:
Murray (1 ep.)
Occupation Action, Science Fiction, Drama
2018
Town residents must band together after a devastating alien invasion. As they struggle to survive, they realize they must stay one step ahead of their ... view
Character:
Town Mayor
Sisters Drama
Oct 2017 (first aired)
A woman's life is turned upside down when she finds out her father used his sperm in a number of IVF procedures, leading her to track down her newly d ... view
Character:
Ron (7 ep.)
Pike River Drama, Documentary
2016
On the 19th of November 2010, the Pike River mine exploded with 31 men trapped inside. In the immediate confusion that followed no one knew what had h ... view
Character:
Peter Whittall
Jack Irish Drama, Crime
Feb 2016 (first aired)
Jack Irish is a man getting his life back together again. A former criminal lawyer whose world imploded, he now spends his days as a part-time investi ... view
Character:
Harry Strang (16 ep.)
Manny Lewis Comedy
2015
The film follows the story of a famous fictional stand-up comedian Manny Lewis, who connects with millions of fans but finds it hard to connect to one ... view
Character:
Lyle
The Brokenwood Mysteries Mystery, Drama, Crime
Sep 2014 (first aired)
In a seemingly quiet country town the newest resident, Detective Inspector Mike Shepherd, finds that murder lurks in even the most homely location. ... view
Character:
Dan Holland (1 ep.)
Jack Irish: Dead Point Crime, Drama, TV Movie
2014
Jack Irish is thrown into a world of club owners, drug dealers and killers when he is hired by a judge to find a mysterious red book. ... view
Character:
Harry Strang
It's a Date Comedy
Aug 2013 (first aired)
It's a Date is a comedy series exploring the tension, expectation and complication of finding true love. Each new episode features a different cast ta ... view
Character:
Graham (1 ep.)
Mystery Road Thriller, Crime, Drama, Western
2013
A murdered girl is found under a bridge on a remote road and indigenous detective Jay Swan gets the case. Jay finds that no-one is that interested in ... view
Character:
Robbo
Cliffy Drama, TV Movie
2013
Set against the backdrop of the early eighties, Cliffy retraces his extraordinary journey from famously training in gumboots among cow paddocks throug ... view
Character:
Wally
Agent Anna Comedy
Jan 2013 (first aired)
Agent Anna is a New Zealand Comedy-drama television series, created by Maxine Fleming with Vanessa Alexander and devised by Robyn Malcolm. Produced by ... view
Character:
Clinton Walker (16 ep.)
Jack Irish: Black Tide Crime, Drama, TV Movie
2012
Jack Irish has no shortage of friends, but family members are few and far between. His wife was murdered by an ex-client and his father is a fading ph ... view
Character:
Harry Strang
Jack Irish: Bad Debts Crime, Drama, Mystery, TV Movie
2012
Jack Irish is a man getting his life back together again. A former criminal lawyer whose world imploded, he now spends his days as a part-time investi ... view
Character:
Harry Strang
Sep 2012 (first aired)
House Husbands centres around four families with one thing in common, the husbands stay home to raise the children. Firass Dirani plays a fallen AFL ... view
Character:
Bernie (1 ep.)
Swerve Crime, Drama, Thriller
2012
Driving cross-country to a job interview, Colin takes a short cut and comes across a fatal road accident. One of the drivers, Jina, is shaken but unhu ... view
Character:
Good Samaritan
A Heartbeat Away Comedy, Music
2011
A young aspiring rock guitarist is forced to become the musical director of the local marching band when his father is hit by a bus just four weeks be ... view
Character:
George
Underbelly Files: Infiltration Drama, Crime, TV Movie
2011
It tells the true story of Victorian detective Colin McLaren who posed as a shady art dealer and infiltrated the Australian branch of the Calabrian Ma ... view
Character:
Aussie Bob
Feb 2011 (first aired)
"Infiltration" tells the true story of Victoria (Australia) detective Colin McLaren, who posed as a shady art dealer for 18 months and infiltrated the ... view
Character:
Aussie Bob (1 ep.)
2010
This time around Edmund and Lucy Pevensie, along with their pesky cousin Eustace Scrubb find themselves swallowed into a painting and on to a fantasti ... view
Character:
Chief Dufflepud
Cops L.A.C. Drama, Crime
Sep 2010 (first aired)
Cops L.A.C. is a 2010 Australian television police drama, which screened on the Nine Network. The series followed the work of officers at the Seaview ... view
Character:
Graeme Sinclair (13 ep.)
Charlie & Boots Comedy, Drama
2009
After a family tragedy, Charlie and his estranged son, Boots, try to put their differences aside and head off on the road trip of a lifetime - from re ... view
Character:
Roly
$9.99 Animation, Drama
2009
Have you ever wondered "What is the meaning of life? Why do we exist?" The answer to this vexing question is now within your reach! You'll find it in ... view
Character:
Marcus Portman / Policeman #1 (voice)
Boys On Film 1: Hard Love Drama, Romance
2009
Created by gay directors and actors, Boys On Film features numerous award-winning shorts that deal with all aspects of gay life. Volume 1: Hard Love c ... view
Character:
Joe / Jana (segment "Mirror Mirror")
Packed to the Rafters Drama, Comedy
Aug 2008 (first aired)
Packed to the Rafters is an Australian family-oriented television series which premiered on the Seven Network on Tuesday 26 August 2008 at 8:30 pm. Th ... view
Character:
Unknown/various (2 ep.)
Valentine's Day Comedy, Drama
2008
In the mould of The Full Monty and Brassed Off, VALENTINE'S DAY is a tale of hope and redemption. Ben Valentine (Rhys Muldoon) has totally lost his wa ... view
Character:
Kevin Flynn
Underbelly Drama
Feb 2008 (first aired)
Underbelly is an Australian television true crime-drama series, each series is a stand alone story based on real-life events. ... view
Character:
Aussie Bob Trimbole (13 ep.)
2008
After so many years together, Joe faces life without Jana. Saying goodbye to yourself is never easy. ... view
Character:
Joe / Jana
2007
Bob's got a problem. He spent most of his childhood indoors. His Aunt Eileen didn't see the sense in him hangin' around with other kids, bringin' home ... view
Character:
Uncle Charlie
The Bet Drama, Crime, Thriller
2007
Young Sydney stockbroker, Will, makes a bet with his rich mate Angus - who can make the most money in three months with $50,000? Obsessed with winning ... view
Character:
George
Unfinished Sky Romance, Drama
2007
An Outback farmer takes in an Afghani woman who has fled from a brothel. ... view
Character:
Royce
Jackie Jackie Comedy
2007
Jinaali is a sweet overweight Aboriginal checkout chick at the local supermarket. Her boss, Mr Chuck, is constantly on her back until Jinaali finds a ... view
Character:
Mr. Chuck
2007
Razzle Dazzle follows the eager members of "Mr. Jonathon's Dance Academy" who, with their unique dance routines, compete for Grand Final success at Au ... view
Character:
Arthur Rudd
Aquamarine Fantasy, Romance, Family, Comedy
2006
Two teenage girls discover that mermaids really do exist after a violent storm washes one ashore. The mermaid, a sassy creature named Aquamarine, is d ... view
Character:
Grandpa Bob
A Very Barry Christmas Animation, Family
2005
When Barry Buckley's surefire business venture fails to ignite, a bizarre chain of events causes a catastrophic chance meeting with Santa, and the two ... view
Character:
Barry Buckley (voice)
headLand Drama, Soap
Nov 2005 (first aired)
Headland is an Australian drama television series produced by the Seven Network which ran from 15 November 2005 to 21 January 2006. The Seven Network ... view
Character:
Col (5 ep.)
2005
Jo has a family wedding to attend, but the wedding is in crisis. Chrissy and Jo face the twin tasks of bringing the wedding to a successful conclusion ... view
Character:
Ron Duffy
Hell Has Harbour Views Drama, Comedy, TV Movie
2005
Hell Has Harbour Views is a 2005 Australian television movie starring Matt Day and Lisa McCune. It was written and directed by Peter Duncan, based on ... view
Character:
Kevin Fields
Thunderstruck Comedy, Drama, Music
2004
After a near-death experience, five boys, all devoted AC/DC fans, make a pact to bury their best friend next to the grave of Bon Scott. Twelve years l ... view
Character:
Tiny
2004
Two 'very straight' old timers have to learn how to pass as a loving gay couple after falsely claiming same-sex status to take advantage of newly legi ... view
Character:
Fred Coulson
Skin & Bone Drama
2003
A young man from a rural area is on the brink of success in the big city, but it all falls apart and he returns to his small home town, to his family ... view
Character:
Tupper
Fat Cow Motel Comedy
Jul 2003 (first aired)
Cassie owns a hotel in Fat Cow and needs to generate more business. In order to do that she makes up the story that a famous 80's icon died in room 13 ... view
Character:
Bill Butler (13 ep.)
Bad Cop, Bad Cop Comedy, Crime
Nov 2002 (first aired)
Police officers Lilywhite and Knutt (the "bad cop, bad cop" of the title) are hopelessly incompetent. Lafever is their friend, a lawyer with a relaxed ... view
Character:
Assistant Commissioner 'Pud' Tugwell (6 ep.)
2002
Australia, 1958. When a nine year old white girl is found murdered, police are quick to arrest illiterate Aborigine, Max Stuart. Under interrogation M ... view
Character:
Det Sgt Turner
Rabbit-Proof Fence Adventure, Drama, History
2002
In 1931, three Aboriginal girls escape after being plucked from their homes to be trained as domestic staff, and set off on a trek across the Outback. ... view
Character:
Police Inspector
When Good Ghouls Go Bad Family, TV Movie, Horror, Comedy
2001
In October of 1981, Curtis Danko, the creepy kid from the small town of Walker Falls, was killed in a mysterious accident. He left behind a warning to ... view
Character:
Mayor Churney
The Magic Pudding Animation, Music, Family
2000
Meet Albert, The Magic Pudding, Bunyip Bluegum, a splendid young koala and his seafaring friends Bill Barnacle and Sam Sawnoff. Together they fight of ... view
Character:
Tom Bluegum (voice)
The Dish Comedy, Drama, History
2000
A group of maverick scientists on a remote Australian sheep farm are the globe's only hope for obtaining the epic images of man's first steps on the m ... view
Character:
Mayor Robert 'Bob' McIntyre
1999
Barky, 25, lost soul, left home two years ago to escape his abusive father leaving behind everything in the world that was important to him; now that ... view
Character:
Ticket Officer
Siam Sunset Comedy, Romance
1999
A British design executive, who seemingly has everything going for him has his life totally changed when a refrigerator falls from an aircraft and lan ... view
Character:
Bill Leach
Aug 1999 (first aired)
Dog's Head Bay is a 1999 Australian TV series co-written by David Williamson about a lawyer who buys a weekender house. ... view
Character:
Franco Poreini (13 ep.)
A Little Bit of Soul Comedy, Science Fiction
1998
Richard and Kate are former lovers who are now working independently to find the secret of the aging process. Both apply for funding from the Michael ... view
Character:
Judge
All Saints Drama
Feb 1998 (first aired)
Medical drama focusing on the working and personal lives of the doctors and nurses working on the front line of a busy inner city Emergency Department ... view
Character:
Barry Croft (1 ep.)
Thank God He Met Lizzie Comedy, Romance
1997
The romantic myth is exposed for Guy when he is plagued by memories of an old girlfriend on his wedding day. ... view
Character:
Ron
1997
Following a passion for country music, Ralph leaves his father’s sheep farm in a remote Australian town, armed with a guitar and a plane ticket to N ... view
Character:
Dad
1996
A man (Richard Roxburgh) the Australian government blames for 1990s political woes blames his mother (Judy Davis), a communist Stalin seduced in 1951. ... view
Character:
Police Sergeant
Swerve Drama
1995
A businessman in white shirt and tie drives alone on an isolated country road. He swerves for a passing truck and the result is a blowout. As he's cha ... view
Character:
Businessman
The Roly Poly Man Comedy, Crime, Mystery
1994
Private detective Dirk Trent, a collector of cigarette butts, a "smooth" ladies man, a wearer of bad suits, and he's convinced there's more to an inci ... view
Character:
Sidebottom
Dallas Doll Comedy
1994
Dallas, an American golf tutor, arrives in a quiet Sydney suburb to teach at the local school and sets about causing chaos with the family she stays w ... view
Character:
Dave Harry
Blue Heelers Drama
Sep 1993 (first aired)
Blue Heelers was one of Australia's longest running weekly television drama series. Blue Heelers is a police drama series set in the fictional countr ... view
Character:
Unknown/various (4 ep.)
Hampton Court Comedy
May 1991 (first aired)
Hampton Court is a 1991 Australian situation comedy series, produced by Gary Reilly Productions for the Seven Network. ... view
Character:
Unknown/various (13 ep.)
Police Rescue Action & Adventure, Drama
Feb 1991 (first aired)
Police Rescue was an Australian television series The series dealt with the New South Wales Police Rescue Squad based in Sydney and their work attend ... view
Character:
Myer (1 ep.)
Old Scores Comedy
1991
Former Welsh rugby hero Bleddyn Morgan has his life in New Zealand interrupted by a deathbed confession that leads to a replay of a controversial 1966 ... view
Character:
Frank O'Riordan
Raider of the South Seas Adventure, Mystery, Thriller
1990
The whole town becomes alarmed when our three teenage heroes, Bobby, Jack and Kate sight a mysterious black galleon sailing into the harbour with a lo ... view
Character:
Ted Grundy
Zilch Comedy, Thriller
1989
Sam works on the tolls and likes to listen. He overhears more than he bargains for and becomes embroiled in a mishmash of corruption and blackmail. ... view
Character:
Gary Hyde
E Street Soap, Drama
Jan 1989 (first aired)
An Australian television soap opera, set in a tough fictional inner-city district called Westside. The stories revolve around the local community ther ... view
Character:
Harry Haddock (9 ep.)
Nov 1987 (first aired)
A four-part miniseries about Air New Zealand Flight 901, which crashed in Antarctica in 1979. ... view
Character:
Capt. Gordon Vette (4 ep.)
Rafferty's Rules Drama, Crime, Comedy
Feb 1987 (first aired)
Rafferty's Rules was an Australian television drama series which ran from 1987 to 1990 on the Seven Network. Rafferty's Rules was one of the first pr ... view
Character:
Reg Markham (1 ep.)
Hey Dad..! Comedy
Feb 1987 (first aired)
Hey Dad..! was an Australian sitcom produced by Gary Reilly Productions, originally airing from 1987 to 1994 on the Seven Network. ... view
Character:
Dr. MacLean (1 ep.)
Other Halves Drama
1984
A Polynesian street-kid and a much older middle-class housewife are both incarcerated in the same mental hospital - she for attempted suicide and he ... view
Character:
Harry Daniels
Children of the Dog Star Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Apr 1984 (first aired)
12 year old Gretchen comes to stay on her uncle's farm for the holidays, but shortly after her arrival strange things start to happen. Gretchen has a ... view
Character:
Donald Kierney (6 ep.)
Nate and Hayes Adventure
1983
Nathaniel Williamsen is taken to an island mission with his fiancee Sophie. Their ship, the Rona, is captained by the roguish Bully Hayes, who also ta ... view
Character:
Auctioneer
Strata Drama
1983
The story means to develop through an uncovering of layers - strata. As writer Krumbachova stated: "With nature as a prison, an impassable barrier ... ... view
Character:
Keith
The Scarecrow Crime, Drama, Horror, Thriller
1982
The same night as a girl is slain in the woods, the teenagers Sam and Les are robbed of all of their hard earned hens. In the quest for their hens the ... view
Character:
Mr. Potroz
Under the Mountain Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Family, Mystery
Jun 1981 (first aired)
Under the Mountain is an eight-part television series based on the novel of the same name written by Maurice Gee, first transmitted in 1981 and produc ... view
Character:
Unknown/various (8 ep.)
Minder Comedy, Drama, Action & Adventure, Crime
Oct 1979 (first aired)
Roguish comedy drama following the misadventures of small-time crook Arthur Daley. ... view
Character:
Davis (1 ep.)