Chris Lilley Australian Actor Born 1974 in Sydney

Biography

Chris Lilley is an Australian actor born on 10 November 1974 in Sydney. On screen, he has worked on Jonah from Tonga (2014) and Summer Heights High (2007).

Early life

His education includes Macquarie University.

Career

His screen career on record begins in 2003 with Big Bite. The 2000s brought We Can Be Heroes: Finding The Australian of the Year (2005, as Ja'mie King, Daniel Sims). His 2010s credits include Lunatics (2019).

Chris Lilley’s credits add up to 5 TV series from 2003 to 2019. Behind the camera, he is listed as director and writer on Jonah from Tonga.

Recognition

Chris Lilley received a Byron Kennedy Award.

Filmography

5 credits

Year	Title	Role	Type
2019–	Lunatics		TV series
2014–	Jonah from Tonga	Jonah Takalua, Director, Writer	TV series
2007–	Summer Heights High	Ja'mie King, Jonah Takalua, Mr G	TV series
2005–	We Can Be Heroes: Finding The Australian of the Year	Ja'mie King, Daniel Sims	TV series
2003–	Big Bite		TV series

Awards and nominations

1 won, 0 nominated

Year	Award	For	Result
	Byron Kennedy Award		Won

Personal life

He studied at Macquarie University.

Chris Lilley on Social Media

X X (Twitter) @chrislilley

Frequently asked questions

How old is Chris Lilley?

Chris Lilley is 51 years old, born on 10 November 1974 in Sydney.

What is Chris Lilley’s nationality?

Chris Lilley is Australian, born in Sydney.

Has Chris Lilley won any awards?

Yes. Chris Lilley won Byron Kennedy Award.

Sources

• Wikidata (Q5107244), accessed October 2026
• Photo: Eva Rinaldi · CC BY-SA 2.0

Last checked 10 October 2026 by the Wiki of Celebs editorial team

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