Robert Austin
Actor
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.
Filmography
My Brilliant Career
as Willie McSwat 1979
Absolute Beginners
as Slim Brother 1986
Hiroshima
as Winston Churchill 2005
The Bunker
as Walter Wagner 1981
Morons from Outer Space
as Newscaster 1985
The Jigsaw Man
as KGB man #2 1983
Baal
as Mech 1982
First to Fight
as Adams 1967
Pope John Paul II
as Gov. Gen. Hans Frank 1984
Giro City
as Government Official 1982
Dead Lucky
as Mr Cochrane 1988
Number One
as Doreen's Client 1985
Pleasure
as Le Patron 1994
Interior Decorator From Hell
1988
Shift Work
as Undertaker 1986