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.
Filmography
Cast Credits

Hiroshima
Character: Winston Churchill
MOVIE • 2005

Pleasure
Character: Le Patron
MOVIE • 1994

Mr. Bean
Character: Guest
TV • 1990

Campion
Character: Inspector Bowditch
TV • 1989

Chelmsford 123
Character: Functio
TV • 1988

Dead Lucky
Character: Mr Cochrane
MOVIE • 1988
Interior Decorator From Hell
Character:
MOVIE • 1988
Yesterday's Dreams
Character: Mr. Dilks
TV • 1987

Shift Work
Character: Undertaker
MOVIE • 1986

Casualty
Character: Father Dominic
TV • 1986

Absolute Beginners
Character: Slim Brother
MOVIE • 1986

Lovejoy
Character: Bruce Wayne
TV • 1986

Morons from Outer Space
Character: Newscaster
MOVIE • 1985

Number One
Character: Doreen's Client
MOVIE • 1985

Super Gran
Character: Inspector Muggins
TV • 1985

Dempsey and Makepeace
Character: Peter Ferris
TV • 1985

Pope John Paul II
Character: Gov. Gen. Hans Frank
MOVIE • 1984

The Jigsaw Man
Character: KGB man #2
MOVIE • 1983

Xtro
Character: Van Driver
MOVIE • 1982

Giro City
Character: Government Official
MOVIE • 1982