
Robert Austin
Known For
Acting
Born
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.
Most Known For

Minder
as Freddy The Fly

Casualty
as Father Dominic

Mr. Bean
as Guest

Crown Court
as Harold Penn

Dempsey and Makepeace
as Peter Ferris

Lovejoy
as Bruce Wayne

The Agatha Christie Hour
as Police Sergeant

Hiroshima
as Winston Churchill

Shine on Harvey Moon
as Postman

After Henry
as Tom

Super Gran
as Inspector Muggins

Campion
as Inspector Bowditch

Pleasure
as Le Patron

Shift Work
as Undertaker

Chelmsford 123
as Functio

Yesterday's Dreams
as Mr. Dilks

The Bunker
as Walter Wagner

In the Red
as Jeremy Inchcape

Absolute Beginners
as Slim Brother

Xtro
as Van Driver