Rachel Nicholls

Rachel Nicholls

Stats
Age
37
Height
173cm
Ethnicity
NZ European
Skills
  • Accents - Standard UK, Standard US, Irish, Australian
  • Directing
  • Producing
Rachel Nicholls is an Auckland-based actor, writer, director and producer. A Best Actress winner at the NZ Film Awards, she has appeared in productions such as Black Hands, Westside, and 800 Words. Rachel originally trained and worked in radio before discovering her passion for the screen industry. Beyond acting, Rachel has written, created, directed, and produced award-nominated short films and web series. A passionate vegan foodie, she finds joy in cooking and baking, and as a proud mum of two, she balances her creative career with family life.

Experience

Feature Film
2014 Last Star Role: Oona
Director: John Ratcliffe
2014 The Giant Paper Mache is Actually Really Heavy Role: Amazon 1
Director: Christian Goon
2013 Crackheads Role: Receptionist's Friend
Director: Tim Tsiklauri
Theatre
2014 Albert Black Role: Various Characters Production Company: Basement Theatre Auckland
Director: Jarrod Tuck
Short Film
2020 IF Role: Director Production Company: Fine By Me Productions
2017 Self Service Role: Director Production Company: Miss Fire Productions
2015 Ladies First Role: Director Production Company: Miss Fire Productions
2014 Coral Role: Mrs Calamari Production Company: Chillbox Creative
Director: Nick Garrett
2014 Lock & Key Role: Super Cop Production Company: Chillbox Creative
Director: Nick Garrett
2014 On the Rocks Role: Raylene Production Company: Sideways Productions
Director: Allan George
2014 Morgans Time Role: Eloise Production Company: Fractured Radius
Director: Dylan Reeve
2013 Sex Crime Role: Prostitute
Director: Jeremy Dillon
2013 Best Seat Role: Girl Production Company: Chillbox Creative
Director: Gabe Lunte
TVC
2016 Dairy Australia "Stand in Bridesmaid" Mockumentary Role: Hero Bride Production Company: Curious Film
2016 Air New Zealand 'A Better Way to Fly' campaign Role: Australian Economy Couple Production Company: True Advertising
Training
2024 Inner Work - Brita McVeigh Role: Actor Production Company: Brita McVeigh
2023 Danny Mulheron Directors Workshop Role: Director Production Company: The Actors Program
Television Series
2020 Black Hands Series Role: Sharon Production Company: Warner Bros NZ/TVNZ1
Director: David Stubbs
2018 Westside S4 Role: Karen Production Company: South Pacific Pictures
Director: Michael Hurst
2016 800 Words S2 Role: Guest Role: Taylor Rose Production Company: South Pacific Pictures
Director: Mike Smith, Michael Hurst
2016 1953 - Chronicling the Life and Times of Hugh Hefner Role: Lownes Date Production Company: 1953 Ltd
Director: Rick Lopez
2015 Abandoned Telefeature Role: TV Reporter
Director: John Liang