Biography

Robert Rabiah is an award-winning Australian artist who was also nominated for Best Actor in a film alongside Geoffrey Rush, Hugo Weaving, Sam Neill and David Wenham at the 2012 Australian Film Institute/Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards, 2011 Inside Film Awards, and is a 3xtime Australian Academy Awards candidate (AACTA) - 2023/2024/2025.

Robert Rabiah has also won Best Actor (Monaco Charity Film Festival) for his performance in Face to Face (2011) by Michael Rymer, Best Writer at the Australian Writer's Guild (Monte Miller Award) and Best Writer at the National Literary Awards (Fellowship of Australian Writers)

Robert Rabiah's other notable distinctions include a top 5 Award at the first Spaamart (Screen Producers Association of Australia Film Market) a Spark Award given by the Australian Film Commission, a Cannes World Film Festival nomination (Best Feature Doco - 2023) a candidate at the Australian Academy Awards (Best Feature Doco - 2023/2024) a candidate at the Australian Academy Awards (Best Supporting Actor in a film - 2023/2024) a candidate at the Australian Academy Awards (Best Supporting Actor in a film - 2025/2026) and a nomination for Best Actor in an ensemble at the annual Australian Equity Ensemble Awards (the only actor-voted awards in Australia) for his performance in Safe Harbour (2018), which went on to win for Best TV Movie/Mini-Series at the International Emmy® Awards.

Robert Rabiah has appeared in some of Australia's best loved films and television shows such as, Chopper (2000) with Eric Bana, Deadline Gallipoli (2015) with Sam Worthington, Jack Irish (2016) with Guy Pearce, Ali's Wedding (2017) with Osamah Sami, Below (2019) with Anthony LaPaglia, critically-acclaimed series Secret City (2016) with Anna Torv (Foxtel/Netflix/Matchbox Pictures), Safe Harbour (2018) (Hulu/AppleTV/BBC4/SBS) directed by Glendyn Ivin, Netflix/Peacock/NBCUniversal TV series Irreverent (2022) and feature film Land of Bad (2024) with Russell Crowe and Liam Hemsworth.

Robert Rabiah rose in prominence early in his career by establishing himself as a memorable tough-guy actor, sought by the most respected Australian and international Directors and Producers. Rabiah is an enigmatic force in show business, widely regarded as one of the most intense and compelling actors in the industry. With an electrifying screen presence, Rabiah has captivated audiences the world over with his riveting performances.

Robert Rabiah's passion for film was inspired by growing up across the road from a cinema and he was mentored early in his career by Dominic Minghella and Robin Swicord. Robert Rabiah is also a co-host of the award-winning podcast The ShowBiz Podcast (2019) (ranked in the top 12 Australian podcasts), which revolves around the entertainment industry.

Robert Rabiah's work for production giants such as Netflix, Amazon, Stan, NBCUniversal, Hulu, Foxtel, Peacock, Paramount+, Madman Entertainment, AppleTV, Syfy, BBC4, SBS, ABC, Warner Bros, Sony, Lionsgate and Michael De Luca Productions has ensured both global releases and critical acclaim for his performances.

Robert Rabiah has also branched out into music and filmmaking - had a number 28 hit on the Australian dance charts in the 90's with pop outfit RMR - (Song released by Standard Records, Australia) and his original work has been shown at film festivals, received theatrical releases, and been distributed internationally by Amazon Prime.

Robert Rabiah has firmly established himself as a preeminent multi-hyphenate in the modern entertainment industry, seamlessly bridging the gap between raw, character-driven acting and strategic narrative development. Recognized for his commanding screen presence in high stakes projects that range from the International Emmy®-winning Safe Harbour to global streaming hits like Land of Bad and Badland Rising, Rabiah is equally defined by his rigorous work as a screenwriter, producer, and the creative force behind The Entertainment Podcast with Robert Rabiah. His ability to navigate the intersection of gritty, independent storytelling and large-scale studio productions with partners like Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, and Paramount+ marks him as an essential, versatile voice in Australian and international cinema. By continuously evolving his craft across feature film, episodic television, and digital media, Rabiah remains a pivotal, active figure in the industry, consistently championing authentic, high-impact narratives that resonate with global audiences.

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- IMDb mini biography by: Select Actors Management [au]

In most of his films a tattoo of gold boxing gloves are covered up. They mark his Golden Gloves Boxing Championship win at the age of 18.