Rob began his career in Gippsland in eastern Victoria when he was 12 years of age when he performed with amateur dramatic societies and found himself on stage at school plays.

Heading to Melbourne four years later Rob worked in a variety of occupations from being an abalone diver to a lingerie cutter, but the stage beckoned and he became a pop idol releasing the single “That’s how strong my love is”.

Not satisfied Rob auditioned for the New Theatre in Sydney and this opened the floodgates with offers of works in such shows as “The Disorderly Women”, “The Girl with the Odd Coloured Eyes” and “The Caucasian Chalk Circle”.

But it was at the time he was driving an ice cream truck to help pay for his dancing lessons and voice production that he made appearances in shows we should all remember. Like, for instance, “Skippy”, “The Aunty Jack Show”, “The Games” and “Wake in Fright”.

It was just the beginning for a series of appearances at such venues as the Nimrod Theatre, the Opera House Playhouse and The New England Theatre Company, to name but a few.

Today Rob lives at Lake Illawarra where he enjoys being a South Coast resident and has opened a new business called “Stainless Films”, which is aimed at the local market and through which he will continue to channel his talents in writing, directing, filming and production.

He will also offer a service of assisting with advice and delivery on print and radio campaigns and any other associated promotion.

In particular, he is targeting corporations, small business, government agencies and anyone who is contemplating a visual record of any aspect of their business or life be it occupational health and safety, public information, documentation or straight out advertising.

Rob still recalls, however, his role as Fat Max in “Skippy” and appearances on “Number 96”, “The King’s Men”, “Mission Impossible” and Crawford productions such as “Matlock”, “Homicide”, “Young Ramsay”, “Division Four”, “Cop Shop”, “The Sullivan’s” and “Sons and Daughters “ and “Prisoner” with the Grundy Organisation.

Work for the ABC

And not to forget his many appearances on ABC productions such as “Aunty Jack”, “Ben Hall”, “I Can Jump Puddles” and “Police Rescue”.

He cherishes, too, the memories of playing alongside great Australian performers such as Henry Zepps, Ruth Cracknell, Gary McDonald, Brian Brown, Jack Thompson, Colin Friels and Bill Hunter.

More recently he has directed plays for the Griffin Theatre Company and Phillip Street Theatre, and had a similar role with three productions released by Stainless Films.

Rob says that no young hopeful should think about a stage career with money as a driving point and to succeed “they must have an absolute passion for the work”.

If you are interested in talking with Rob about Stainless Films he can be contacted on 0427 200 225 or you can check out his website on www.stainlessfilms.com.au.