List of Water Rats characters
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The following is a list of characters from the television series Water Rats
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Frank Holloway
Senior Constable Frank Holloway was portrayed by Colin Friels
. He appeared in the series between 1996 and 1999. He was one of the two original main characters. Colin Friels left the show due to cancer, and as a result, Frank sailed off to Venezuela and was never heard from or seen again.
Rachel Goldstein
Senior Constable Rachel Goldstein was portrayed by Catherine McClements
. She appeared in the series between 1996 and 1999. She and Frank Holloway
were the two original main characters in the series and shared a close bond. However she and Jack Christey had a fling in series three, and were together in series four but she was soon stabbed and never got the chance to tell him she loved him, except for an entry in her diary. After she was killed off from the series in 1999, ratings began to decline and the series was cancelled two years later.
Jack Christey
Senior Constable (later promoted to Sergeant) Jack Christey was portrayed by Steve Bisley
. Jack was in the series from 1999 to 2001, and was a recurring character in 1998. He fell in love with Rachel in series four. In season five he found out that he was father to Sophie Ferguson who came to the Water Police looking for him. In the Water Rats series finale
, Jack was shot and although unknown, he probably died as Steve Bisley was leaving the series if it continued for another season.
. Otherwise known as Mick, he appeared in the series between 1999 and 2001. His storylines mostly involved his flings with other characters namely Alex St Clare, Suzie Abromovich and Emma Woods.
. She came into the series to replace Rachel Goldstein
and stayed until the series ended. She began working at the water police after she broke too many rules in undercover work. In the episode 'And the winner is...', Alex was shot. A scene of her showed her moving her hand away from her abdomen and it then being covered in blood.
was one of the only three characters to appear in the show from start to finish. In series one he was a Senior Sergeant and then, after winning an appeal, became Chief Inspector for the rest of the series after Clarke Webb left in 1996. He had two children, Rick and Erin, with his wife Gail (Anne Tenney
), who he divorced in series four.
was the Chief Inspector in series one. But he left the Water Police went it was found that he impeded a murder investigation as he did not want his affair with another woman to become known.
, was on the show from series one to five. He went on long service leave and was never seen after. Tommy was partnered with Gavin Sykes and Fiona Cassidy from series one to two, and Gavin and Taylor Johnson from series two to four. He was replaced by Matthew Quinn in early series five.
. She was one of three characters to appear in the series from when it started in 1996 to when it ended in 2001. The only character on the show who was gay, Helen had only a few relationships throughout the series, none of which lasted very long. In the third series, she was promoted to the rank of Senior Sergeant. She was also an Aunty to one of the more junior constables at the Water Police, Taylor Johnson.
, and was a Senior Sergeant and a diver with the Water Police. He was seen in the show from series one to four. In series six, everyone found out that he was found dead on his toilet from a heart attack.
, a diver. He was seen on the show from series one to two. In series two, he was stabbed but he came back in series three as a guest star for two episodes.
and was seen in series one and a few episodes in series two. She lost confidence in herself after she was unable to resuscitate a baby, and resigned. She was replaced by Constable Taylor Johnson.
from series two to four. She was partnered with Gavin Sykes and Tommy Tavita on the Nemesis. In series three she was shot and almost died. In the final episode of series four, Taylor left the Water Police to join Polair.
was one of the divers in the series. She was a recurring character from series three to five, and was a main character in series six. She had a brief fling with Michael Reilly, but it ended by the end of the series. In the series six episode 'True Blue' she revealed she had been the victim of sexual harassment at work.
and worked with Gavin Sykes onboard the Nemesis. He replaced Tommy Tavita, and was on the show from series five to six.
, was on the show from series five to six, in the latter she was a main character. She replaced Taylor Johnson and worked at the front desk.
from series two to six, and was a recurring character throughout his time on show. His nickname was chopper as he was a pathologist who performed autopsies.
and seen on the show in most episodes of series one. He was a homicide detective, who had a relationship with Rachel. But things were not all as they seemed with Knocker, who was caught in his own deadly web at the end of series one.
) was Frank's youngest brother and partner to John Harrison at Homicide, who appeared in a number of episodes in series one. A good looking man, Kevin was a bit of ladies man, and had a one-night-stand with Rachel. He found out that his partner was corrupt and was murdered.
from series two to four. He was a diver, and was often either called by his last name or Johnny.
, was Jack's 18-year-old daughter who arrived at the Water Police looking for her father in series five. In series six, she began working at the Water Police on training.
in season two. He was a shopkeeper who met Rachel at the Cutter Bar, and the pair began dating. Rachel told him she was a wine taster upon meeting him, but he soon found out she was a detective. Michael proposed to her in the season two final, but she didn't think she could get married again.
Water Rats (TV series)
Water Rats is an Australian TV police procedural broadcast on the Nine Network from 1996 to 2001. The series was based around the men and women of the Sydney Water Police who fight crime across Sydney Harbour and surrounding locales. The show was set on and around Goat Island in Sydney...
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Frank HollowayFrank HollowayDetective Senior Constable Frank Holloway , born 25 June 1952, was a fictional character in the Australian police drama Water Rats who was portrayed by Colin Friels. Frank was one of the original characters in the series when it started in 1996...
Senior Constable Frank Holloway was portrayed by Colin FrielsColin Friels
-Background and training:Friels was born in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland. His mother was a mill worker and his father a joiner. He lived in Kilbirnie until 1963, when his family moved to Australia, arriving in Darwin, Northern Territory before settling in the Melbourne suburb of Broadmeadows...
. He appeared in the series between 1996 and 1999. He was one of the two original main characters. Colin Friels left the show due to cancer, and as a result, Frank sailed off to Venezuela and was never heard from or seen again.
Rachel GoldsteinRachel GoldsteinDetective Senior Constable Rachel Goldstein was a fictional character in the Australian police drama Water Rats. She and partner Frank Holloway were both the original main detectives at the Sydney Water Police...
Senior Constable Rachel Goldstein was portrayed by Catherine McClementsCatherine McClements
Catherine McClements is an Australian actress.-Early life:Catherine is the third of four children, and after acting with the St Martin's Youth Arts Centre in Melbourne for a couple of years, she successfully auditioned for the prestigious National Institute of Dramatic Art when she was 17...
. She appeared in the series between 1996 and 1999. She and Frank Holloway
Frank Holloway
Detective Senior Constable Frank Holloway , born 25 June 1952, was a fictional character in the Australian police drama Water Rats who was portrayed by Colin Friels. Frank was one of the original characters in the series when it started in 1996...
were the two original main characters in the series and shared a close bond. However she and Jack Christey had a fling in series three, and were together in series four but she was soon stabbed and never got the chance to tell him she loved him, except for an entry in her diary. After she was killed off from the series in 1999, ratings began to decline and the series was cancelled two years later.
Jack ChristeyJack ChristeyDetective Sergeant Jack Christey was a fictional character from the police series Water Rats. He was portrayed by Steve Bisley...
Senior Constable (later promoted to Sergeant) Jack Christey was portrayed by Steve BisleySteve Bisley
Steve Bisley is an Australian film and television actor, who attended the National Institute of Dramatic Art .-Acting career:...
. Jack was in the series from 1999 to 2001, and was a recurring character in 1998. He fell in love with Rachel in series four. In season five he found out that he was father to Sophie Ferguson who came to the Water Police looking for him. In the Water Rats series finale
Series finale
A series finale refers to the last installment of a series with a narrative presented through mediums such as television, film and literature. In many Commonwealth countries, the term final episode is commonly used in regards to a television series...
, Jack was shot and although unknown, he probably died as Steve Bisley was leaving the series if it continued for another season.
Michael Reilly
Senior Constable Michael Reilly was portrayed by Aaron PedersenAaron Pedersen
Aaron Pedersen is an Australian television and film actor of Arrente/Arabana Australian Aboriginal descent.-Career:Prior to Aaron's acting career, Aaron plied his trade as a journalist with ABC2 at Elsternwick studios in Melbourne....
. Otherwise known as Mick, he appeared in the series between 1999 and 2001. His storylines mostly involved his flings with other characters namely Alex St Clare, Suzie Abromovich and Emma Woods.
Alex St. Clare
Senior Constable Alex St. Clare appeared between 2000 and 2001, and was portrayed by Dee SmartDee Smart
Dee Smart is an Australian actress best known for her roles as Lucinda Croft in Home and Away and Alex St. Clare in Water Rats. She appeared in Home And Away from 1991 to 1993 and in Water Rats from 2000 to 2001...
. She came into the series to replace Rachel Goldstein
Rachel Goldstein
Detective Senior Constable Rachel Goldstein was a fictional character in the Australian police drama Water Rats. She and partner Frank Holloway were both the original main detectives at the Sydney Water Police...
and stayed until the series ended. She began working at the water police after she broke too many rules in undercover work. In the episode 'And the winner is...', Alex was shot. A scene of her showed her moving her hand away from her abdomen and it then being covered in blood.
Jeff Hawker
Jeff Hawker, portrayed by Peter BensleyPeter Bensley
Peter Bensley was an Australian "pin-up" actor of the 1980s.One of Bensley's earliest roles was as Dennis Braithwaite on the Seven Network drama series Class Of '74...
was one of the only three characters to appear in the show from start to finish. In series one he was a Senior Sergeant and then, after winning an appeal, became Chief Inspector for the rest of the series after Clarke Webb left in 1996. He had two children, Rick and Erin, with his wife Gail (Anne Tenney
Anne Tenney
Anne Tenney is an Australian film and television actress, probably best known for her role as Molly Jones in the television drama A Country Practice and as Sal Kerrigan in The Castle.-Career:...
), who he divorced in series four.
Clarke Webb
Clarke Webb, portrayed by Bill YoungBill Young
Charles William "Bill" Young is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1971. He is a member of the Republican Party, and is currently the longest-serving Republican member of Congress...
was the Chief Inspector in series one. But he left the Water Police went it was found that he impeded a murder investigation as he did not want his affair with another woman to become known.
Tommy Tavita
Senior Constable Tommy Tavita, portrayed by Jay Laga'aiaJay Laga'aia
Jay Laga'aia is an actor and singer. He is best known internationally for his role as Captain Typho in the films Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones and Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.-Career:...
, was on the show from series one to five. He went on long service leave and was never seen after. Tommy was partnered with Gavin Sykes and Fiona Cassidy from series one to two, and Gavin and Taylor Johnson from series two to four. He was replaced by Matthew Quinn in early series five.
Gavin Sykes
Senior Constable Gavin Sykes was portrayed by Brett Partridge. He appeared in the series from 1996 to 2001. During season five, he met and fell in love with Eva who he married and had a child with in season six. In the episode 'And the winner is...', he was shot at the same time as Alex. He was shown at the end of the episode undergoing CPR from Michael Reilly.Helen Blakemore
Helen Blakemore was portrayed by Toni ScanlanToni Scanlan
Toni Scanlan is an Australian actress best known for her role in the Australian television police drama Water Rats as Helen Blakemore. She is one of the only three actors to appear in the series from when it started to when it ended....
. She was one of three characters to appear in the series from when it started in 1996 to when it ended in 2001. The only character on the show who was gay, Helen had only a few relationships throughout the series, none of which lasted very long. In the third series, she was promoted to the rank of Senior Sergeant. She was also an Aunty to one of the more junior constables at the Water Police, Taylor Johnson.
Dave McCall
Dave McCall was portrayed by Scott BurgessScott Burgess (actor)
Scott Burgess is an Australian actor, best known for his role as Dave McCall in police drama Water Rats from 1996-1999.In 2008, he told A Current Affair about the problems of his marriage, and how he was left to work in a boat yard...
, and was a Senior Sergeant and a diver with the Water Police. He was seen in the show from series one to four. In series six, everyone found out that he was found dead on his toilet from a heart attack.
Terry Watson
Senior Constable Terry Watson was portrayed by Aaron JefferyAaron Jeffery
Aaron C. Jeffery is a Logie Award winning New Zealand – Australian actor.-Early life:Born in Howick, Auckland, Jeffery moved to Australia at the age of 17 and studied acting at NIDA.-Career:...
, a diver. He was seen on the show from series one to two. In series two, he was stabbed but he came back in series three as a guest star for two episodes.
Fiona Cassidy
Senior Constable Fiona Cassidy was portrayed by Sophie HeathcoteSophie Heathcote
Sophie Heathcote was an Australian actress.Heathcote was born in Melbourne. She began her acting career with a role in medical drama series A Country Practice as Stephanie "Steve" Brennan from 1990 to 1991...
and was seen in series one and a few episodes in series two. She lost confidence in herself after she was unable to resuscitate a baby, and resigned. She was replaced by Constable Taylor Johnson.
Tayler Johnson
Constable Taylor Johnson was portrayed by Raelee HillRaelee Hill
Raelee Hill is an Australian actress best known for her roles in some of her country's most successful television series...
from series two to four. She was partnered with Gavin Sykes and Tommy Tavita on the Nemesis. In series three she was shot and almost died. In the final episode of series four, Taylor left the Water Police to join Polair.
Emma Woods
Emma Woods, portrayed by Allison CratchleyAllison Cratchley
Allison Cratchley in sydney's northern beaches to parents Kathryn and Noel Cratchley. The oldest of 3 children brother Noel jnr and sister sallyanne....
was one of the divers in the series. She was a recurring character from series three to five, and was a main character in series six. She had a brief fling with Michael Reilly, but it ended by the end of the series. In the series six episode 'True Blue' she revealed she had been the victim of sexual harassment at work.
Matthew Quinn
Senior Constable Matthew Quinn was portrayed by Diarmid HeidenreichDiarmid Heidenreich
-Television career:Heidenreich began his television career in 1993, appearing in G. P. as a guest role. Over the next few years, he had guest roles in several drama series, including Echo Point and Big Sky . Heidenreich was also the host of the children's game show Challenger until he left the...
and worked with Gavin Sykes onboard the Nemesis. He replaced Tommy Tavita, and was on the show from series five to six.
Lance Rorke
Senior Sergeant Lance Rorke (portrayed by Joss McWilliam) was a diver from series five to six. He replaced Dave McCall. In the first episode of series six, he gets crushed by a shipping container and dies.Donna Janevski
Constable Donna Janevski, portrayed by Rebecca SmartRebecca Smart
Rebecca Elizabeth Smart is an Australian actress born in Tamworth, Australia.Smart has performed in movies like The Coca-Cola Kid, Violet's Visit and Blackrock as well as television shows and miniseries like Elly & Jools, The Shiralee and Water Rats.She won the Most Popular Actress in a...
, was on the show from series five to six, in the latter she was a main character. She replaced Taylor Johnson and worked at the front desk.
David Goldstein
David Goldstein, portrayed by Treffyn Koreshoff, was the young son of Rachel Goldstein and her lawyer ex-husband Jonathon. He appeared on the show as a recurring character from series one to four. In series four, David was kidnapped by his friend's father, and after to some clever thinking, survived a bomb blast along with his friend.Colin "Chopper" Lewis
Chopper was portrayed by Anthony MartinAnthony Martin
Anthony Martin is a French footballer, who currently plays in the Championnat de France amateur for La Vitréenne FC.-Career:...
from series two to six, and was a recurring character throughout his time on show. His nickname was chopper as he was a pathologist who performed autopsies.
John "Knocker" Harrison
Senior Sergeant John 'Knocker' Harrison was portrayed by Peter MochriePeter Mochrie
Peter Mochrie is an actor who has appeared in various Australian television programs during his 25-year career. Since 2006 Mochrie has starred in the New Zealand soap Shortland Street as Dr Callum McKay....
and seen on the show in most episodes of series one. He was a homicide detective, who had a relationship with Rachel. But things were not all as they seemed with Knocker, who was caught in his own deadly web at the end of series one.
Kevin Holloway
Senior Constable Kevin Holloway (portrayed by Jeremy CallaghanJeremy Callaghan
Jeremy Callaghan is an Australian actor whose portrayal of the cute and shy Constable Brian Morley on the popular TV drama Police Rescue ensured international attention...
) was Frank's youngest brother and partner to John Harrison at Homicide, who appeared in a number of episodes in series one. A good looking man, Kevin was a bit of ladies man, and had a one-night-stand with Rachel. He found out that his partner was corrupt and was murdered.
Tony Brady
Inspector Tony Brady was portrayed by Richard Healy and appeared on the show as a recurring character in series one and two. He worked for Internal Affairs, and was one of the first people to know that John Harrison was corrupt. He tried a number of times to bring down Frank, but was unsuccessful.John Walton
John Walton was portrayed by stuntman John WaltonJohn Walton (actor)
John Walton is an Australian actor.He is best known for his role as Doctor Craig Rothwell in the television soap opera The Young Doctors during 1976 and 1977.He also appeared in the miniseries Bodyline....
from series two to four. He was a diver, and was often either called by his last name or Johnny.
Sophie Ferguson
Sophie Ferguson, portrayed by Brooke SatchwellBrooke Satchwell
Brooke Kerith Satchwell is an Australian actress, model, and environmental spokesperson.-Early life:The first of two children of Andrew Satchwell, a real estate agent and Jane Satchwell, a school teacher. Satchwell has lived on the Mornington Peninsula for most of her life...
, was Jack's 18-year-old daughter who arrived at the Water Police looking for her father in series five. In series six, she began working at the Water Police on training.
Michael Jeffries
Michael Jeffries was portrayed by John AdamJohn Adam (actor)
John Adam is an Australian actor, appearing frequently on television. He is perhaps best known for his role as Detective Senior Constable Nick Buchanan in the Channel 7 crime/drama City Homicide.- Filmography :*Home and Away*A Country Practice...
in season two. He was a shopkeeper who met Rachel at the Cutter Bar, and the pair began dating. Rachel told him she was a wine taster upon meeting him, but he soon found out she was a detective. Michael proposed to her in the season two final, but she didn't think she could get married again.