Amelia Frid (born 30 July 1975) is an Australian former child actor, known for originating the role of Cody Willis in Neighbours.
Early life
Frid was born on 30 July 1975. She left her birth place of Russia and arrived in Australia by boat at the age of five. She attended prep in Melbourne.
Career
In 1988, Frid was cast as Molly in the children's television series Adventures on Kythera. It was not broadcast in Australia until 1991. She also appeared in the 1989 film Celia. Her final appearance in Neighbours was on 30 July 1991 (her 16th birthday). Peta Brady was later cast in the role.
After high school, Frid enrolled in an arts/law degree at Monash University in Melbourne, taking a gap year travelling to Israel and Egypt, before resuming her studies. She also studied psychology. She undertook an internship as a student counsellor at Deakin University for a year, before taking a job working as a therapist at Ararat Prison.
Personal life
Frid is a mother to three boys.