About

Known as The Nominees outside of Australia, We Can Be Heroes is a Logie Award winning Australian mockumentary TV series created and performed by Australian comedian Chris Lilley. It follows the story of five unique Australians, who have each made a contribution to society, and have been nominated by friends and family for the Australian of the Year award.

It premiered on 27 July 2005 on the ABC network; its sixth and final episode aired on 31 August 2005.

Amazingly all 5 nominees are played by Lilley.

Daniel Sims (South Australia)*

Ja'mie King (New South Wales

Pat Mullins (Western Australia)

Ricky Wong (Victoria)

Phil Olivetti (Queensland)

* Lilley also plays Daniel's twin brother, Nathan.