We Can Be Heroes: Finding The Australian of the Year
TV-14 Limited Series 2005 · 6 eps · ★ 7.3 · Comedy
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The daily lives of five very special individuals who are among the thousands of citizens nominated for the prestigious title of Australian of the Year.
Created by Chris Lilley
Network: ABC TV
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Chris Lilley Daniel Sims / Ja'mie / Nathan Sims / Pat / Phil / Ricky - J Jennifer Byrne Narrator
- M Mick Graham Terry
- C Chung Jade Koh Chun
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Maria Angelico Mel - E Emma Clapham Brianna
- A Adrienne Couper Smith Emma
- D Deborah Jones Kerry
- T Taylor Potter Tyson
- T Tracey Mathers Shelly
- W Woody Miles Jordan
- F Frieda McKenna Frieda
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