Acting
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.
MovieHiroshima
2005
as Winston Churchill
Hiroshima: The First Weapon of Mass Destruction
2005
as Parsons
TVIn the Red
1998
as Jeremy Inchcape
MoviePleasure
1994
as Le Patron
TVSleepers
1991
as Alan West
TVMr. Bean
1990
as Guest
TVCampion
1989
as Inspector Bowditch
MovieThe First Kangaroos
1988
as Mayor
TVChelmsford 123
1988
as Functio
MovieDead Lucky
1988
as Mr Cochrane
TVAfter Henry
1988
as Tom
Interior Decorator From Hell
1988
Yesterday's Dreams
1987
as Mr. Dilks
MovieShift Work
1986
as Undertaker
TVCasualty
1986
as Father Dominic
MovieAbsolute Beginners
1986
as Slim Brother
TVLovejoy
1986
as Bruce Wayne
MovieMorons from Outer Space
1985
as Newscaster
MovieNumber One
1985
as Doreen's Client
TVSuper Gran
1985
as Inspector Muggins
TVDempsey and Makepeace
1985
as Peter Ferris
MoviePope John Paul II
1984
as Gov. Gen. Hans Frank
MovieThe Jigsaw Man
1983
as KGB man #2
MovieXtro
1982
as Van Driver
MovieGiro City
1982
as Government Official
With My Little Eye
1982
as Dad
TVThe Agatha Christie Hour
1982
as Police Sergeant
MovieBaal
1982
as Mech
TVShine on Harvey Moon
1982
as Postman
Sin with Our Permission
1981
as Ted Cunningham
MovieThe Bunker
1981
as Walter Wagner
TVCribb
1980
as Walter Jacobson
TVMinder
1979
as Freddy The Fly
MovieMy Brilliant Career
1979
as Willie McSwat
TVAgony
1979
as Junior Truscombe
TVCrown Court
1972
as Harold Penn
MovieFirst to Fight
1967
as Adams
