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