Robert Austin
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.
Known For
Acting History
2005
Hiroshima as Winston Churchill
2005Hiroshima: The First Weapon of Mass Destruction as Parsons
1994Pleasure as Le Patron
1990Mr. Bean as Guest
1989Campion as Inspector Bowditch
1988Chelmsford 123 as Functio
1988Dead Lucky as Mr Cochrane
1988After Henry as Tom
1988Interior Decorator From Hell
1987Yesterday's Dreams as Mr. Dilks
1986Shift Work as Undertaker
1986Casualty as Father Dominic
1986Absolute Beginners as Slim Brother
1986Lovejoy as Bruce Wayne
1985Morons from Outer Space as Newscaster
1985Number One as Doreen's Client
1985Super Gran as Inspector Muggins
1985Dempsey and Makepeace as Peter Ferris
1984Pope John Paul II as Gov. Gen. Hans Frank
1983The Jigsaw Man as KGB man #2
1982Xtro as Van Driver
1982Giro City as Government Official
1982The Agatha Christie Hour as Police Sergeant
1982Baal as Mech
1982Shine on Harvey Moon as Postman
1981Sin with Our Permission as Ted Cunningham
1981The Bunker as Walter Wagner
1979Minder as Freddy The Fly
1979My Brilliant Career as Willie McSwat
1972Crown Court as Harold Penn
1967First to Fight as Adams









