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Roy Billing

Roy Billing

Actor · Ruawai, Northland, New Zealand

Roy Billing (born 1947) is a New Zealand actor and he spent almost three decades living and working in Australia. He became widely known for his role as organised-crime boss “Aussie Bob” Trimbole in the TV series Underbelly.

Biography from TMDB.

From
Ruawai, Northland, New Zealand
Works as
Actor
Titles
37 on MovieCove · 88 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 64 days to Oct 27Down 10% in 30 days

What are Roy Billing's films like?

Across their 22 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Comedy9 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 45th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Crime3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 77th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime movies
Adventure2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 69th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Adventure movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
30%
Morality
19%
Self
19%
Society
13%
Survival
8%
Power
7%
Ideas
5%
Justice6 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love5 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship4 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity4 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose4 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 19 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 14 · Serious 1 · Dark 4

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 12 · Stylized 5 · Heightened 2

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 9 · Charged 8 · Intense 2

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 14 · Shifting 5 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 4 · Some laughs 9 · Funny 6

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

A split, not a type: Slow burn 9 · Even-paced 7 · Relentless 3

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 12 · Engaged 6 · Full focus 1

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 13 · Open-ended 4 · Ambiguous 2

Roles they play

11 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 5 of 11 analyzed roles.

Ally
5 of 11
Mentor
3 of 11
Hero
1 of 11
Trickster
1 of 11
Threshold guardian
1 of 11
Show the 11 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
11
Joyful
11
Warm
8
Hopeful
6
Thrilling
3
Other
18

How their films linger

Feel-good13 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 4 with a twist

  • Happy13
  • Bittersweet7
  • Ambiguous2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Roy Billing's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 25 of their 37 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (14).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Roy Billing's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

88 credits, 37 with a MovieCove page.

  • Two Years Later(2026)

    Show 4 episodes · as Morgan

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all shows

  • Kangaroo(2025)

    as Murray

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Granite Highway (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Officer Terry

  • Austin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Show 8 episodes · as Bill Hogan

  • Myall Creek: Day of Justice (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Judge Burton

  • The Nut Farm(2024)

    as Mitch

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films

  • Love Is in the Air(2023)

    as Jeff Randall

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • The Panthers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Show 6 episodes · as Muldoon

  • Never Too Late(2020)

    as James Wendell

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • The End (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 8 episodes · as Art

  • Beast No More(2019)

    as Gus

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • My Life Is Murder(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Murray

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • Occupation(2018)

    as Town Mayor

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Sisters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 7 episodes · as Ron

  • Pike River (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Peter Whittall

  • Jack Irish(2016)

    Show 16 episodes · as Harry Strang

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • Manny Lewis (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Lyle

  • The Brokenwood Mysteries(2014)

    Show 1 episode · as Dan Holland

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all shows

  • Jack Irish: Dead Point(2014)

    as Harry Strang

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • It's a Date (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 1 episode · as Graham

  • Mystery Road(2013)

    as Robbo

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Cliffy(2013)

    as Wally

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • Agent Anna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 16 episodes · as Clinton Walker

  • Jack Irish: Black Tide(2012)

    as Harry Strang

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Jack Irish: Bad Debts(2012)

    as Harry Strang

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • House Husbands (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Bernie

  • Swerve(2011)

    as Good Samaritan

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • A Heartbeat Away (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as George

  • Underbelly Files: Infiltration (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Aussie Bob

  • Underbelly Files: Infiltration (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Aussie Bob

  • The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader(2010)

    as Chief Dufflepud

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Cops L.A.C. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 13 episodes · as Graeme Sinclair

  • Charlie & Boots(2009)

    as Roly

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • $9.99(2008)

    as Marcus Portman / Policeman #1 (voice)

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Boys On Film 1: Hard Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Joe / Jana (segment "Mirror Mirror")

  • Packed to the Rafters(2008)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

  • Valentine's Day (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Kevin Flynn

  • Underbelly(2008)

    Show 13 episodes · as Aussie Bob Trimbole

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all shows

  • Mirror Mirror (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Joe / Jana

  • Boy's Own Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Uncle Charlie

  • The Bet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as George

  • Unfinished Sky(2007)

    as Royce

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Jackie Jackie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Mr. Chuck

  • Razzle Dazzle(2007)

    as Arthur Rudd

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Aquamarine(2006)

    as Grandpa Bob

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • A Very Barry Christmas(2005)

    as Barry Buckley (voice)

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • headLand (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 5 episodes · as Col

  • Small Claims: White Wedding (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Ron Duffy

  • Hell Has Harbour Views (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Kevin Fields

  • Thunderstruck (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Tiny

  • Strange Bedfellows(2004)

    as Fred Coulson

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Skin & Bone (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Tupper

  • Fat Cow Motel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 13 episodes · as Bill Butler

  • Bad Cop, Bad Cop (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 6 episodes · as Assistant Commissioner 'Pud' Tugwell

  • Black and White(2002)

    as Det Sgt Turner

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Rabbit-Proof Fence(2002)

    as Police Inspector

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • When Good Ghouls Go Bad(2001)

    as Mayor Churney

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • The Magic Pudding(2000)

    as Tom Bluegum (voice)

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all films

  • The Dish(2000)

    as Mayor Robert 'Bob' McIntyre

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Erskineville Kings (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Ticket Officer

  • Siam Sunset (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Bill Leach

  • Dog's Head Bay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 13 episodes · as Franco Poreini

  • A Little Bit of Soul (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Judge

  • All Saints(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Barry Croft

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all shows

  • The Wedding Party(1997)

    as Ron

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Doing Time for Patsy Cline (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Dad

  • Children of the Revolution(1996)

    as Police Sergeant

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Swerve (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Businessman

  • The Roly Poly Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Sidebottom

  • Dallas Doll (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Dave Harry

  • Blue Heelers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 4 episodes · Actor

  • Hampton Court (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 13 episodes · Actor

  • Police Rescue(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Myer

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all shows

  • Old Scores (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Frank O'Riordan

  • Raider of the South Seas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Ted Grundy

  • Zilch (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Gary Hyde

  • E Street (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 9 episodes · as Harry Haddock

  • Erebus: The Aftermath (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 4 episodes · as Capt. Gordon Vette

  • Rafferty's Rules (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 1 episode · as Reg Markham

  • Hey Dad..! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. MacLean

  • Other Halves (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Harry Daniels

  • Children of the Dog Star (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 6 episodes · as Donald Kierney

  • Nate and Hayes(1983)

    as Auctioneer

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Strata (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Keith

  • Klynham Summer(1982)

    as Mr. Potroz

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Under the Mountain (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 8 episodes · Actor

  • Minder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 1 episode · as Davis

  • Benefit (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Father

Career shape

Star power in the 96th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 87 titles, 86 of them dated from 1979 to 2026; peak year 2013.

Biggest box office

Aquamarine (2006)

$23M worldwide

Highest rated

The Dish (2000)

Midcredits 87th

Most popular right now

Underbelly (2008)

Film career

19792026

Peak 2013 · steadily prominent in film for years. Top draw in 1 MovieCove title. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting87 of 87: 87 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score62nd

By decade

1970s1 · acting1980s11 · acting1990s16 · acting2000s27 · acting2010s22 · acting2020s9 · acting

Billing

usually 6th · top billed in 0% of 17 roles
830813

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Roy Billing's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 56th percentile, the median of all 29; across their 19 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 54th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

54thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 19

Approval · how many liked their films

56thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 19

Reach · how many have seen their films

67thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 19

Midcredits score across 37 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up10
  • 50th to 74th15
  • 25th to 49th10
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

22 of their 37 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved2
  • Divisive2
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser22
  • Mixed9

Most divisive · actor

Beast No More (2019)

92nd percentile spread · 29% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002)

Midcredits 91st · 81% liked

Reviewers score the acting 67/100 in their films, across 18 reviewed titles; fans 77, detractors 43. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Roy Billing's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 4 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Violence & Gore3 titlesmedian 17 · mildMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity4 titlesmedian 44 · moderateMedian of all films: 32

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Roy Billing work with?

People who share at least 2 of Roy Billing's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Shane Jacobson shares the most, 6.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers