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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).

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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.

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Filmography

  1. 2005HiroshimaFilm: Winston Churchill
  2. 2005Hiroshima: The First Weapon of Mass DestructionSeries: Parsons (1 episode)
  3. 1998In the RedSeries: Jeremy Inchcape (1 episode)
  4. 1994PleasureFilm: Le Patron
  5. 1991SleepersSeries: Alan West (1 episode)
  6. 1990Mr. BeanSeries: Guest (1 episode)
  7. 1989CampionSeries: Inspector Bowditch (1 episode)
  8. 1988The First KangaroosFilm: Mayor
  9. 1988Chelmsford 123Series: Functio (6 episodes)
  10. 1988Dead LuckyFilm: Mr Cochrane
  11. 1988After HenrySeries: Tom (1 episode)
  12. 1988Interior Decorator From HellFilm
  13. 1987Yesterday's DreamsSeries: Mr. Dilks (1 episode)
  14. 1986Shift WorkFilm: Undertaker
  15. 1986CasualtySeries: Father Dominic (1 episode)
  16. 1986Absolute BeginnersFilm: Slim Brother
  17. 1986LovejoySeries: Bruce Wayne (1 episode)
  18. 1985Morons from Outer SpaceFilm: Newscaster
  19. 1985Number OneFilm: Doreen's Client
  20. 1985Super GranSeries: Inspector Muggins (10 episodes)
  21. 1985Dempsey and MakepeaceSeries: Peter Ferris (1 episode)
  22. 1984Pope John Paul IIFilm: Gov. Gen. Hans Frank
  23. 1983The Jigsaw ManFilm: KGB man #2
  24. 1982XtroFilm: Van Driver
  25. 1982Giro CityFilm: Government Official
  26. 1982With My Little EyeFilm: Dad
  27. 1982The Agatha Christie HourSeries: Police Sergeant (1 episode)
  28. 1982BaalFilm: Mech
  29. 1982Shine on Harvey MoonSeries: Postman (1 episode)
  30. 1981Sin with Our PermissionFilm: Ted Cunningham
  31. 1981The BunkerFilm: Walter Wagner
  32. 1980CribbSeries: Walter Jacobson (1 episode)
  33. 1979MinderSeries: Freddy The Fly (1 episode)
  34. 1979My Brilliant CareerFilm: Willie McSwat
  35. 1979AgonySeries: Junior Truscombe (13 episodes)
  36. 1975Rumpole of the BaileySeries: Ernie Elver (1 episode)
  37. 1972Crown CourtSeries: Harold Penn (3 episodes)
  38. 1967First to FightFilm: Adams

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