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Robert Austin

Robert Austin

Acting

Biography

Robert Austin was an accomplished actor who led an impressive career, primarily on the big screen. Austin began his acting career appearing mainly in films, such as "First to Fight" (1967) with Chad Everett, the drama "My Brilliant Career" (1980) with Judy Davis and the Glenda Jackson drama "Giro City" (1982). He also appeared in the TV movie "The Bunker" (CBS, 1980-81). He kept working in film throughout the eighties, starring in the action flick "Xtro" (1983) with Philip Sayer, "Number One" (1984) and the Michael Caine spy picture "The Jigsaw Man" (1984). He also appeared in "Morons From Outer Space" (1985). His work around this time also included a part on the TV movie "Pope John Paul II" (CBS, 1983-84). Additionally, he appeared on the television special "Sleepers" (PBS, 1991-92). Austin more recently acted in the crime flick "Swoon" (1992) with Daniel Schlachet.

Acting History

2005
Hiroshima
as Winston Churchill
1994
Pleasure
as Le Patron
Mr. Bean
TVas Guest1 eps
1991
Lovejoy
TVas Bruce Wayne1 eps
1989
Campion
TVas Inspector Bowditch
1988
Dead Lucky
as Mr Cochrane
1986
Absolute Beginners
as Slim Brother
Casualty
TVas Father Dominic
1985
Number One
as Doreen's Client
Super Gran
TVas Inspector Muggins10 eps
Minder
TVas Freddy The Fly1 eps
Dempsey and Makepeace
TVas Peter Ferris1 eps
1984
Pope John Paul II
as Gov. Gen. Hans Frank
1983
The Jigsaw Man
as KGB man #2
1982
Baal
as Mech
Xtro
as Van Driver
Giro City
as Government Official
The Agatha Christie Hour
TVas Police Sergeant1 eps
1981
The Bunker
as Walter Wagner
Crown Court
TVas Harold Penn3 eps
1979
My Brilliant Career
as Willie McSwat
1967

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Known For
Acting
Gender
Male