Alan Dale
Though he first had a role in The Young Doctors, Alan’s big break came in the form of loveable dad Jim Robinson, who he played for the first eight years of Neighbours.
Alan Dale – Now
He has since gone on to conquer Hollywood, scoring roles in hit TV shows including The O.C., Lost, NCIS, 24, Once Upon A Time, and most recently, Dynasty.
Ashleigh Brewer
While Ashleigh may be a familiar face from kids show The Sleepover Club, she truly won hearts as Kate Ramsay, a teen who is thrust into adulthood after the death of her mother.
Ashleigh Brewer – Now
The brunette stunner then jumped soap – and continent – to star as The Bold And The Beautiful’s Ivy Forrester.
Chris Hemsworth
We bet you don’t remember this one! Before Chris was Kim Hyde in Home And Away, the actor landed a role in Neighbours as Jamie Kane for one episode. We count it! (Yes, we know it’s grainy but we promise it’s him!)
Chris Hemsworth – Now
He shot to stardom in 2011 as the lusciously locked Thor and has been doing Aussies proud since.
Craig McLachlan
Craig McLachlan played joker Henry Ramsay on Neighbours from 1987-1989 and the role earned him three Logies!
Craig McLachlan – Now
Sticking to the Aussie scene, Craig went on to star in a multitude of Aussie television, including Home And Away, McLeod’s Daughters, Packed To The Rafters, House Husbands, The Doctor Blake Mysteries and The Wrong Girl.
Daniel MacPherson
Dan had the role of Joel Samuels created specifically for him! The heartthrob triathlete arrived in Ramsay Street on a whim and stuck around for four years, always sending hearts aflutter.
Daniel MacPherson – Now
The actor has since starred in The Bill and City Homicide, as well as hosting Dancing With The Stars. He also starred in The Shannara Chronicles and Strike Back.
Delta Goodrem
The character of Nina Tucker launched girl-next-door Delta to stardom.
Delta Goodrem – Now
During her time on the show, Delta topped the charts with her first album ‘Innocent Eyes’ and has been an Aussie fave since. She is currently a judge on The Voice, starred in House Husbands, and will play Olivia Newton John in a new biopic.
Dichen Lachman
Dichen’s first big role was as Katya Kinski, the older sister to Susan Kennedy’s (Jackie Woodburne) adopted kids, Rachel (Caitlin Stasey) and Zeke (Matthew Werkmeister).
Dichen Lachman – Now
She made the move to Hollywood after finishing up on Neighbours where she scored roles in Joss Whedon sci-fi series Dollhouse, Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D and The 100.
Eliza Taylor
Though she had starred in hit kids’ shows The Sleepover Club and Pirate Islands, it was her role as “bogan” Janae Timmins that gained her fame in Australia.
Eliza Taylor – Now
After Neighbours, Janae scored a few small roles in Australia before making it big in the States as Clarke in cult hit The 100. She also played Sarah in The November Man, an American thriller movie.
Guy Pearce
Guy’s first acting role was as troubled teen Mike Young in Neighbours. He remained in Erinsborough for almost four years.
Guy Pearce – Now
After his time on Neighbours, Guy made an impact in both Australia and America. He has starred in everything from hit Marvel movie Iron Man 3 to Australian crime drama Jack Irish.
Holly Valance
Holly played Scully sister, Flick, for three years.
Holly Valance – Now
Holly gave up her Neighbours career to become a singer (releasing hit album ‘Footprints’) and has continued to pursue acting. Her younger sister Olympia Valance now stars on Neighbours as Paige Smith!
Jesse Spencer
Jesse played the youngest son of Ramsay Street stalwarts Karl (Alan Fletcher) and Susan (Jackie Woodburne) Kennedy. He left the role of Billy after five years on the show.
Jesse Spencer
Upon leaving Erinsborough, Jesse found fame overseas in medical drama House and is currently starring in Chicago Fire.
Kylie Minogue
Can we call Kylie the most iconic Neighbours alum? Because we might just do that. Charlene (and Scott!) has gone down in history as one of the most recognised Neighbours stars of all time.
Kylie Minogue
The pop princess really doesn’t need much explaining. She is world-wide superstar!
Liam Hemsworth
This one might make you do a double-take! Who else forgot that before he was a Hollywood megastar, Liam played wheelchair-bound troublemaker Josh Taylor?
Liam Hemsworth
Since his brief stint on Neighbours, Liam has landed huge Hollywood roles, most notably as Hunger Games’ Gale, and most recently as Jake in Independence Day: Resurgence.
Margot Robbie
Margot played loveable teen Donna Freedman on Neighbours for three years, during which time the character faced family problems and the death of her husband, Ringo (Sam Clark).
Margot Robbie
Margot has been killing it in Hollywood since her days as Donna. She has starred in blockbusters, The Wolf Of Wall Street alongside Leonardo Di Caprio, Focus with Will Smith, and Suicide Squad with Cara Delevingne, and plays Tonya Harding in I, Tonya. A Harley Quinn spin-off movie has also been confirmed.
Natalie Bassingthwaighte
Natalie’s first major acting role was as bad-girl Izzy Hoyland. The character had no qualms about doing whatever it took to get what she wanted and even had a child with Karl Kennedy!
Natalie Bassingthwaighte – Now
Nat went on to become a judge on The X Factor, starred in the Peter Brock biopic Brock, and also joined the cast of The Wrong Girl this year. She’ll be making a return to Neighbours in 2018.
Natalie Imbruglia
The ‘Torn’ singer played Beth Willis (nee Brennan) on Ramsay Street in the early 90s.
Natalie Imbruglia
She later went on to be a chart-topping artist and starred in the 2015 movie Little Loopers.
Nicky Whelan
Nicky started her acting career as Pepper Steiger on Neighbours. She was introduced in 2006 along with Frazer, Rosie and Will.
Nicky Whelan – Now
The actress made the move to Hollywood after her short stint in Erinsborough, with roles in Scrubs and House Of Lies. Nicky has also landed roles in movies, including Hall Pass, The Wedding Ringer, and most recently Inconceivable.
Peter O’Brien
Peter played an original Neighbours character and teen hottie Shane Ramsay. He appeared in the first ever episode of the soap.
Peter O’Brien
He has since had a prolific acting career, most recently starring alongside Rebecca Gibney in crime drama Winter.
Pia Miranda
Pia’s first TV role was as Karen Oldman, who is remembered as Toadie’s first big romance and first big heartbreak – aww!
Pia Miranda – Now
The actress has become well-known for her role in the award-winning Aussie movie Looking For Alibrandi. Recently, Pia starred in hit Australian prison drama Wentworth.
Russell Crowe
Even Russell Crowe, one of our biggest Hollywood exports, has had a stint on Neighbours. In the late 80s he played Kenny Larkin in four episodes.
Russell Crowe
Ol’ Rusty is now a Hollywood megastar starring in everything from Gladiator to A Beautiful Mind. He even sings!
