Nicholas Colla
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Nicholas Colla is an Australian actor.
His first big break was a starring role as a child from another planet in a McDonald's commercial that was shot in the USA under the watchful eye of Prime Time US Director David Nutter
(X-Files
, Millennium
, The Sopranos
, Entourage
) and which was shot by Academy Award winning cinematographer Wally Pfister. He also starred in the AFI award winning children's drama Holly's Heroes
, that was aired on the Nine Network in 2005.
After filming Holly's Heroes and Wicked Science over consecutive years while at high school, Nick went on to complete a Bachelor of Film and Television at Swinburne University in 2008. He currently resides in Melbourne where he is the Creative Director of, LateNite Films, a young screen development and production company that he co-founded with fellow Swinburne graduate Christopher Hocking.
His first big break was a starring role as a child from another planet in a McDonald's commercial that was shot in the USA under the watchful eye of Prime Time US Director David Nutter
David Nutter
David Nutter is an American television and film director and television producer. He is best known for directing pilot episodes for television series, being known as "the pilot whisperer."-Career:...
(X-Files
The X-Files
The X-Files is an American science fiction television series and a part of The X-Files franchise, created by screenwriter Chris Carter. The program originally aired from to . The show was a hit for the Fox network, and its characters and slogans became popular culture touchstones in the 1990s...
, Millennium
Millennium (TV series)
Millennium is an American television series created by Chris Carter, creator of The X-Files. Millennium aired on the Fox Network from 1996 to 1999. The series was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, though most episodes were ostensibly set in or around Seattle, Washington...
, The Sopranos
The Sopranos
The Sopranos is an American television drama series created by David Chase that revolves around the New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance the often conflicting requirements of his home life and the criminal organization he heads...
, Entourage
Entourage (TV series)
Entourage is an American comedy-drama television series that premiered on HBO on July 18, 2004 and concluded on September 11, 2011, after eight seasons...
) and which was shot by Academy Award winning cinematographer Wally Pfister. He also starred in the AFI award winning children's drama Holly's Heroes
Holly's Heroes
Holly's Heroes is a children's drama series produced as a collaboration between the Nine Network in Australia and TVNZ in New Zealand. It was produced as a series of 26 episodes and first screened in 2005.-Plot summary:...
, that was aired on the Nine Network in 2005.
After filming Holly's Heroes and Wicked Science over consecutive years while at high school, Nick went on to complete a Bachelor of Film and Television at Swinburne University in 2008. He currently resides in Melbourne where he is the Creative Director of, LateNite Films, a young screen development and production company that he co-founded with fellow Swinburne graduate Christopher Hocking.
Filmography
- Wrong Girl – Saheem (Film, 2010)
- City HomicideCity HomicideCity Homicide was an Australian television drama series that aired on the Seven Network between 27 August 2007 – 30 March 2011. The series was set on the Homicide floor of a metropolitan police headquarters in Melbourne...
– Mags (1 episode, 2009) - Toasted TVToasted TVToasted TV is the successor to the children's television program Cheez TV, and airs Monday to Saturday on Australia's Network Ten. The show is hosted by Kellyn Morris and Seamus Evans...
– Guest Host (1 episode, 2008) - Blue HeelersBlue HeelersBlue Heelers is an Australian police drama series which depicted the lives of police officers stationed at the fictional Mount Thomas police station in a small town in Victoria.- Overview :...
– Ethan Dooley/Darius Jasinski (2 episodes, 2000–2006) - Wicked ScienceWicked ScienceWicked Science is an Australian television series, which debuted on 2 July 2004. The series focuses on Toby and Elizabeth , two teenagers who are mysteriously turned into wizards of science...
– Oliver Simmons (18 episodes, 2004–2006) - Holly's HeroesHolly's HeroesHolly's Heroes is a children's drama series produced as a collaboration between the Nine Network in Australia and TVNZ in New Zealand. It was produced as a series of 26 episodes and first screened in 2005.-Plot summary:...
– Joel Peterson (24 episodes, 2005) - The Saddle ClubThe Saddle ClubThe Saddle Club is a children's television series based on the books written by Bonnie Bryant and is an Australia/Canada co-production. Like the book series, the scripted live action series follows the lives of three teenage girls in training to compete in equestrian competitions at the fictional...
– Neville Cowlin (2 episodes, 2003) - NeighboursNeighboursNeighbours is an Australian television soap opera first broadcast on the Seven Network on 18 March 1985. It was created by TV executive Reg Watson, who proposed the idea of making a show that focused on realistic stories and portrayed adults and teenagers who talk openly and solve their problems...
(1985) TV series – Dylan Ryan (2000)/Callum Jackson (2001)/Adam Stevens (2001–2002) - Driven CrazyDriven CrazyDriven Crazy is an Australian childrens' television series, based on the short stories by author Paul Jennings. It first aired in 1998, and was the second television series based on his works.-Plot:...
– Luke (1 episode, 1998)