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Robert Austin

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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

My Brilliant Career
My Brilliant Career

1979

as Willie McSwat

The Bunker
The Bunker

1981

as Walter Wagner

Absolute Beginners
Absolute Beginners

1986

as Slim Brother

The Jigsaw Man
The Jigsaw Man

1983

as KGB man #2

Xtro
Xtro

1982

as Van Driver

Hiroshima
Hiroshima

2005

as Winston Churchill

Pleasure
Pleasure

1994

as Le Patron

Pope John Paul II
Pope John Paul II

1984

as Gov. Gen. Hans Frank

Morons from Outer Space
Morons from Outer Space

1985

as Newscaster

Shift Work
Shift Work

1986

as Undertaker

First to Fight
First to Fight

1967

as Adams

The First Kangaroos
The First Kangaroos

1988

as Mayor

Number One
Number One

1985

as Doreen's Client

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Baal
Baal

1982

as Mech

Dead Lucky
Dead Lucky

1988

as Mr Cochrane

Giro City
Giro City

1982

as Government Official

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Sin with Our Permission

1981

as Ted Cunningham