Christopher Truswell

Christopher Truswell
Born (1967-01-31) 31 January 1967
Manchester, England
OccupationActor / musician / voice-over
Years active1984–present
Known forHey Dad..!

Christopher Truswell (born 31 January 1967),[1] is an English-born Australian actor, musician and voice-over artist, best known as Gerald 'Nudge' Noritas in Hey Dad..![2][3]

Early life

Truswell was born in the north of England.[4]

Career

Truswell landed his first acting role at the age of 17, in 1984 Australian comedy/drama film Fast Talking, playing the character 'Moose', opposite Steve Bisley.[1][5]

In 1986, Truswell began playing the long-running role of 'Nudge' in Australian TV sitcom Hey Dad..!, alongside Simone Buchanan and disgraced former actor Robert Hughes,[6] also reuniting with Julie McGregor, with whom he had first appeared alongside in Fast Talking. After featuring in six of the show's ten seasons,[4] he departed the series in 1991, to concentrate on pursuing film roles and furthering his musical ambitions.[7]

That same year, Truswell was a member of short-lived Australian group 'Farmhouse', which was also made up of Georgie Parker, Emily Symons, his Hey Dad..! co-star Julie McGregor and Michael Horrocks. The group released a self-titled album of ten cover songs, including the single "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'".[8]

Truswell subsequently had guest roles in several series, including the first season of sitcom All Together Now,[9] sci-fi series Farscape and medical drama All Saints.[10]

Truswell went on to voice the character of Rune Haako in 2002 sci-fi film Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones,[11] which was filmed in Sydney. He later guested in an episode of Packed to the Rafters, before appearing in Underbelly: The Golden Mile, the 2010 third installment of true crime drama series Underbelly, playing the role of Bobby Flood.[12]

In 2013, and again in 2014, Truswell guested in children's adventure series In Your Dreams.[13] He then appeared in 2017 crime miniseries Blue Murder: Killer Cop, playing the role of Hal Tate, opposite Richard Roxburgh,[14] before portraying Sergeant Bennett in LGBTQ film Riot with Damon Herriman and Xavier Samuel the following year.[15]

More recently, Truswell embarked on a 2022 regional tour of a stage adaptation of comedy series Mother and Son, playing son, Arthur Beare, while Julie McGregor took on the role of mother, Maggie.[4][16] His most recent credit is sci-fi feature film Last Ark, filmed in between lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic and due for completion in 2026.[17]

Personal life

Truswell and his partner, Suzanne Richards live in the Blue Mountains, in New South Wales. Prior to their relationship, Truswell initially saw Suzanne in a supermarket, before discovering her profile on an online dating site.[4][18]

Truswell currently runs two Airbnb rentals.[4]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Type Ref
1984Fast TalkingMooseFeature film[15][1][5]
1989Candy Regentag (aka Kiss the Night)Leo (teen virgin)Feature film[15]
2001La SpagnolaButcherFeature film[15]
2002Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the ClonesRIC-920 / Rune Haako / Shu Mai / San Hill / Wat Tambor / Sun Fac (voice, uncredited)Feature film[11]
2003NedNudgeFeature film
2013CustodyShaneShort film[15]
2019Smoke Between TreesLoud DrunkFilm[15]
2022Last ArkRossFeature film[15][17]
2024Terry FlynnTerry FlynnShort film[15]

Television

Year Title Role Type Ref
1984Crime of the DecadeBruce SmithTV film[15]
Rabbit ShowRabbit Compere[15]
1985The New Adventures of Blinky BillBobbyGuest role[15]
1986–1991Hey Dad..!Gerald ’Nudge’ NoritasRegular role[15][6][2][3]
1988Watch the Shadows Dance (aka Nightmasters)‘Fingers’ HoughTV film[15]
1991All Together NowRhysSeason 1, 1 episode[15][9]
FarscapeEvran (voice)1 episode
2004SkithouseGuest performer[15]
2006; 2007All SaintsPhil Masterson2 episodes[15][10][19]
2008Packed to the RaftersOffice Boss1 episode[15]
2009ScariacsAnnabelle’s FatherTV series
2010Underbelly: The Golden MileDetective Bobby Flood3 episodes[15][12]
2012Behind Mansion WallsGuest role[15]
2013; 2014In Your DreamsOfficer Domenico / Sergeant Schaffer[15][13]
2014; 2016Deadly WomenSteve Clarkson / Former Husband[15]
2017Blue Murder: Killer CopHal TateMiniseries, 1 episode[15][14]
2018RiotSergeant BennettTV film[15]

TV advertisements

Year Title Role Ref
1995PanasonicConductor[15]
1996UDLSkater Guy[15]
2003; 2005Sydney Motor ShowBogan / Survivor Contestant[15]
2006Kellogg's "Superman Promotion"Friend[15]
2011ToyotaFamily Guy[15]
2011; 2013myPlatesPlate Spotter[15]
2012AllianzTrailer Guy[15]
2016NRMANRMA Client[15]
2016RAAClassroom – Man[15]
2016Scotts Lawn BuilderDad[15]
2025Golden Life InsuranceGary[15]
2026OptusAmerican Director[15]

Theatre

Year Title Role Type Ref
1992Don JuanPeasant / FarmerSeymour Centre, Sydney[20]
1993GodspellChrisSydney Opera House[20]
Vroom Vroom the MusicalWarren ButcherTheatre South[20][15]
DimboolaDanglesGary Penny Productions[20]
A Bedfull of ForeignersHeinzLes Curry Productions[20][15]
1994The Blues BrothersElwood BluesState Theatre, Sydney with Livewire Productions[20][15]
1995Bananas in PyjamasB1Comedy Theatre, Melbourne with Gordon Frost Productions[20][21][15]
1996Peter PanCecco[20][15]
2001The Wind in the WillowsOtter / Judge / CopAustralian Shakespeare Company[20][15]
2004Coasting Around the EdgeGreg / Eco RangerMuseum of Australia[20][15]
2005Musical Mystery TourCompere / PerformerCanuck Productions[20][15]
The Merchant of Venice BeachLorenzoThe Kirk, Sydney with Bondi Theatre Company[20][21][15]
2008Back to the 80sMr CockerAIPA Productions[20]
2009MacbethMacduffWildfire Theatre Company[20][15]
2022Mother and SonArthur BeareRegional tour with Jally Entertainment[4][16][15]

Discography

Albums

List of albums, with Australian chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart
positions
AUS
[22]
Farmhouse
(as part of Farmhouse)
  • Released: November 1991
  • Format: CD, Cassette
  • Label: RCA (VPCD 0845)
 95

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Fast Talking: 1984". australiancinema.info. Retrieved 17 July 2026.
  2. 1 2 Knox, David. "Hey Dad! cast speak to A Current Affair". TV Tonight. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
  3. 1 2 "Vicious response to ordeal shames our TV industry". Herald Sun. 10 April 2014. Retrieved 2 January 2017.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "EXCLUSIVE: Julie McGregor and Chris Truswell reflect on Hey Dad..!". New Idea. 3 April 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2026.
  5. 1 2 Major, Simon (19 October 2017). "Fast Talking (1984) – ripper car movies". streetmachine.com.au. Retrieved 17 July 2026.
  6. 1 2 "Hey Dad!". nostalgiacentral.com. Retrieved 17 July 2026.
  7. ↑ "Christopher nudges himself out!". TV Week. Retrieved 17 July 2026 – via televisionau.com.
  8. ↑ "Farmhouse 1991". My Geek Culture. 6 October 2016. Retrieved 17 July 2026.
  9. 1 2 "All Together Now: episode guide | Series 1". australiantelevision.net. Retrieved 17 July 2026.
  10. 1 2 "All Saints: episode guide | Series 9". australiantelevision.net. Retrieved 17 July 2026.
  11. 1 2 "WHERE ARE THESE 101 ACTORS NOW?". dailytelegraph.com.au. Retrieved 17 July 2026.
  12. 1 2 "Underbelly – The Golden Mile: cast". australiantelevision.net. Retrieved 17 July 2026.
  13. 1 2 "In Your Dreams: cast". australiantelevision.net. Retrieved 17 July 2026.
  14. 1 2 "Blue Murder: episode guide | Part 1". australiantelevision.net. Retrieved 17 July 2026.
  15. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 "Christopher Truswell". Showcast. Retrieved 17 July 2026.
  16. 1 2 "Mother & Son". cessnock.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 17 July 2026.
  17. 1 2 "New trailer and stills revealed for Tom Taylor's sci-fi epic Last Ark". cinemaaustralia.com.au. 27 October 2025. Retrieved 17 July 2026.
  18. ↑ "Hey Dad! star Nudge has found love!". New Idea. 15 March 2016. Retrieved 17 July 2026 – via yahoo.com.
  19. ↑ "All Saints: episode guide | Series 10". australiantelevision.net. Retrieved 17 July 2026.
  20. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 "Christopher Truswell". starnow.com. Retrieved 17 July 2026.
  21. 1 2 "Christopher Truswell". AusStage. Retrieved 17 July 2026.
  22. ↑ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (pdf ed.). Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 99.
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