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