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Julia Nickson

Julia Nickson

Actor · Born September 11, 1958 (68) · Singapore

Julia Nickson (born 11 September 1958) is a Singaporean–American actress. While attending the University of Hawaiʻi, Nickson was a model in Honolulu. There she appeared in her first play, The Winter's Tale. After acting classes, community theater, and roles on Magnum, P.I., she appeared as the female lead in Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985). She appeared with Chuck Norris in Sidekicks (1992). She was married to David Soul from 1987-1993 and has a daughter, China Soul, a singer/songwriter.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
September 11, 1958 (68)
From
Singapore
Works as
Actor
Titles
35 on MovieCove · 45 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 64 days to Oct 27Down 21% in 30 days

What are Julia Nickson's films like?

Across their 18 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Action4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 22nd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies
Drama3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 20th percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Comedy2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 17th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Crime2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 28th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime 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%
Self
22%
Morality
19%
Survival
15%
Power
8%
Society
5%
Ideas
2%
Family bonds6 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship4 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival3 titles, browse their movies with this themePower2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth2 titles, browse their movies with this themeTrauma2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 16 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 5 · Serious 5 · Dark 6

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

A split, not a type: Grounded 10 · Stylized 4 · Heightened 2

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

Gentle 2 · Charged 8 · Intense 6

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

Steady 6 · Shifting 10 · Whiplash 0

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 10 · Some laughs 6 · Funny 0

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

Slow burn 5 · Even-paced 10 · Relentless 1

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

A split, not a type: Casual 7 · Engaged 8 · Full focus 1

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

Resolved 14 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

6 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 4 of 6 analyzed roles.

Ally
4 of 6
Hero
1 of 6
Shapeshifter
1 of 6

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
12
Thrilling
7
Melancholic
6
Dread
3
Hopeful
4
Other
11

How their films linger

Hopeful7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy8
  • Bittersweet5
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous3
  • Cyclical1

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 Julia Nickson's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 24 of their 35 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on The Roku Channel (11).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Julia Nickson'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

45 credits, 35 with a MovieCove page; 2 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • The Modelizer(2023)

    as Beatrice Koo

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Ready Player One(2018)

    as JN / Commuter (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • The Unbidden (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Kat

  • Beyond the Game(2016)

    as Police Seargent

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films

  • One Kine Day (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • Castle(2009)

    Show 2 episodes · as Mrs. Lee

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Dim Sum Funeral(2008)

    as Elizabeth

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • Half-Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Saura Wu

  • Final Approach(2005)

    as Hanna Reitsch

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • Ethan Mao(2004)

    as Sarah Mao

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • The Wild Thornberrys: The Origin of Donnie(2001)

    as Villager / Forest Animal / Donnie's Mother (voice)

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • The Division (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Jasmine

  • L.A. Heat(1996)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all shows

  • Life Tastes Good(1999)

    as The Woman

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • The Wild Thornberrys(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Donnie's Mother / Villager (voice) · as Malay Wallah / Kid (voice) · as Malay Woman / Wallah (voice) · as Villager / Forest Animal (voice)

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all shows

  • Devil in the Flesh(1998)

    as Anna Nakashi

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • White Tiger(1996)

    as Jade

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Nash Bridges(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Denise Minato · as Mindy

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all shows

  • JAG(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Lynne Kennedy

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows

  • Double Dragon(1994)

    as Satori Imada

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • Chicago Hope (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Leigh Sun

  • One West Waikiki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Babylon 5(1993)

    Show 3 episodes · as Catherine Sakai

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • SeaQuest 2032(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Lieutenant Commander Heiko Kimura

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all shows

  • Mighty Morphin Power Rangers(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Mrs. Enrile

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all shows

  • Amityville: A New Generation(1993)

    as Suki

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Walker, Texas Ranger(1993)

    Show 3 episodes · as Susan Lee

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all shows

  • Kung Fu: The Legend Continues(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Connie

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all shows

  • Star Trek: Deep Space Nine(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Cassandra

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • Whores from the North (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Sidekicks(1992)

    as Noreen Chan

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • K2(1991)

    as Cindy

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • China Cry: A True Story(1990)

    as Sung Neng Yee

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • The Girl Who Came Between Them(1990)

    as Nhung

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Around the World in 80 Days(1989)

    Show 3 episodes · as Princess Aouda

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all shows

  • Man Against the Mob: The Chinatown Murders(1989)

    as Kaylie

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Glitch! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Michelle Wong

  • Chiari di luna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Yumi

  • Noble House(1988)

    Show 4 episodes · as Orlanda Ramos

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • Star Trek: The Next Generation(1987)

    Show 1 episode · as Ensign Lian T'Su

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Reincarnation (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Julia

  • Harry's Hong Kong(1987)

    as Mei Ling

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Rambo: First Blood Part II(1985)

    as Co Bao

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • Airwolf(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Minh Van McBride

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all shows

  • Magnum, P.I.(1980)

    Show 1 episode · as Carla · as Lani

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

Career shape

Star power in the 88th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 45 titles from 1980 to 2023; peak year 1993.

Biggest box office

Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985)

$300M worldwide

Highest rated

More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story (2021)

Midcredits 93rd

Most popular right now

Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985)

Film career

19802023

Peak 1993 · steadily prominent in film for years. 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
Acting45 of 45: 45 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score37th

By decade

1980s11 · acting1990s22 · acting2000s7 · acting2010s4 · acting2020s1 · acting

Billing

usually 5th · top billed in 0% of 7 roles

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.

How do Julia Nickson's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 22nd percentile, the median of all 19; across their 16 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 25th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

25thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Approval · how many liked their films

26thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Reach · how many have seen their films

51stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Midcredits score across 35 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up7
  • 50th to 74th4
  • 25th to 49th13
  • Below 25th11

Shape of the crowd

18 of their 35 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved5
  • Universally Panned1
  • Divisive2
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser6
  • Broadly Agreed2
  • Mixed18

Most divisive · actor

Beyond the Game (2016)

99th percentile spread · 53% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Babylon 5 (1993)

Midcredits 93rd · 87% liked

Reviewers score the acting 56/100 in their films, across 13 reviewed titles; fans 69, detractors 33. 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 Julia Nickson's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 3 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Sex & Nudity3 titlesmedian 25 · mildMedian of all films: 32

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

Who does Julia Nickson work with?

People who share at least 2 of Julia Nickson's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Russell Wong shares the most, 3.

Actors

Producers