Robert Austin
- Known for
- Acting
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.
Filmography
Hiroshima 2005
as Winston Churchill
Pleasure 1994
as Le Patron
The First Kangaroos 1988
as Mayor
Dead Lucky 1988
as Mr Cochrane
- Interior Decorator From Hell
Interior Decorator From Hell 1988
Actor
Shift Work 1986
as Undertaker
Absolute Beginners 1986
as Slim Brother
Morons from Outer Space 1985
as Newscaster
Number One 1985
as Doreen's Client
Pope John Paul II 1984
as Gov. Gen. Hans Frank
The Jigsaw Man 1983
as KGB man #2
Xtro 1982
as Van Driver
Giro City 1982
as Government Official
- With My Little Eye
With My Little Eye 1982
as Dad
Baal 1982
as Mech
- Sin with Our Permission
Sin with Our Permission 1981
as Ted Cunningham
The Bunker 1981
as Walter Wagner
My Brilliant Career 1979
as Willie McSwat
First to Fight 1967
as Adams
Credits from TMDB.