The ShowBiz Podcast with Robert Rabiah and Joey Coley-Sowry

Part 2 Special. In this episode, Robert Rabiah speaks with Michael Rymer as he reflects on his early career, key creative milestones, and the experiences that shaped his approach to directing. The discussion covers his work across major productions including Hannibal, Battlestar Galactica, American Horror Story, In Too Deep, Perfume, Queen of the Damned, and Face to Face, alongside broader reflections on craft, creative discipline, and storytelling philosophy.

Throughout the conversation, Robert Rabiah and Michael Rymer explore the realities of working across international film and television, the evolution of visual narrative, and the long term thinking required to sustain a directing career at the highest level.

About Michael Rymer:

Michael Rymer is a multi-award-winning Australian Director who has spent a large part of his career working in America. Nominated for a Primetime Emmy, Directors Guild of America, and an Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Award, Michael Rymer has also won an Australian Film Institute, Hugo, Santa Barbara International Film Festival, and Rotterdam International Film Festival award – to name but a few.

Michael Rymer’s credits include such films as Perfume (starring Jeff Goldblum, Leslie Mann, and Michelle Williams) In Too Deep (starring LL Cool J, Omar Epps and Stanley Tucci)  Angel Baby (starring Jacqueline McKenzie) the smash hit Face to Face (over 40 international awards) Queen of the Damned (based on the Anne Rice novel) and television shows such as American Horror Story (20th Century Fox Television) Deadline Gallipoli (starring Sam Worthington) the reimagined version of Picnic at Hanging Rock (Amazon Studios - starring Natalie Dormer from Game of Thrones) Hannibal and Battlestar Galactica (which Michael directed and also co-produced) and the upcoming Stan series The Gloaming.   

Known as the actor’s director, Michael Rymer took some time out from the development of his next project to chat to Robert Rabiah and Joey Coley-Sowry on The ShowBiz Podcast. So grab a chair and listen in as Michael Rymer allows us a snapshot into his illustrious and storied career, gives us a little sneak peek into the screen-legend that is Jeff Goldblum, chats about what it was like living at world-renowned novelist Anne Rice’s home, and whether star of Hannibal (Mads Mikkelsen) really is a good poker player.

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon.

Learn more about Michael Rymer:
https://www.michaelrymer.com/about 

Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Rymer 

Trivia: Robert Rabiah and Michael Rymer collaborated on the international hit film Face To Face (over 40 international awards) and the Foxtel series Deadline Gallipoli (Sam Worthington, Hugh Dancy, Rachel Griffiths, Anna Torv, Charles Dance). 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Face_to_Face_(2011_film)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deadline_Gallipoli

Learn more about Robert Rabiah:

Robert Rabiah | Official Website

https://robertrabiahofficial.com/

Robert Rabiah | ABOUT

https://robertrabiahofficial.com/biography/

Robert Rabiah | NEWS

https://robertrabiahofficial.com/news/

Stay connected with Robert Rabiah by following his Official Social Media Profiles on Linktree, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and more. 

https://linktr.ee/robertrabiah

https://www.instagram.com/robert.rabiah/

https://www.facebook.com/RobertRabiahActor/

https://www.tiktok.com/@robertrabiah

https://www.youtube.com/c/RobertRabiahEntertainment

https://soundcloud.com/robertrabiahactorofficial

https://www.reverbnation.com/robertrabiah

https://www.tumblr.com/robertrabiah

https://x.com/RobertRabiah

https://music.apple.com/au/artist/robert-rabiah/1832507765

https://www.threads.com/@robert.rabiah

ROBERT RABIAH 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 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.

For all business and bookings: 

https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm0704867/public/

https://muckrack.com/robert-rabiah-1

https://muckrack.com/robert-rabiah-1/portfolio 

Podcast Website

https://www.theshowbizpodcast.com/

Robert Rabiah | Podcast Creator and Host | Listen, Follow, and Subscribe on:

Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music.

Robert Rabiah: 3xtime Australian Academy Awards candidate (AACTA), receiving candidacies across 2023, 2024 and 2025, including recognition for Best Doco, Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor in film. Robert Rabiah's acclaimed body of work has also earned recognition from the Australian Film Institute, Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts, Inside Film Awards, Monaco Film Festival, Australian Writers’ Guild (Monte Miller), Fellowship of Australian Writers’ (National Literary Awards), & the Screen Producers Association of Australia Film Market (SPAAMART). Robert Rabiah has also received a Spark Award from the Australian Film Commission, a nomination for  Best Actor in an Ensemble at the annual Australian Equity Ensemble Awards, (the only actor-voted awards in Aus), and a Cannes World Film Festival nomination for Best Feature Documentary. Robert Rabiah- Actor, Writer, Director, Producer, Filmmaker, Podcaster, Musician, Author.

Part 1. Special. In this episode, Robert Rabiah speaks with Michael Rymer as he reflects on his early career, key creative milestones, and the experiences that shaped his approach to directing. The discussion covers his work across major productions including Hannibal, Battlestar Galactica, American Horror Story, In Too Deep, Perfume, Queen of the Damned, and Face to Face, alongside broader reflections on craft, creative discipline, and storytelling philosophy.

Throughout the conversation, Robert Rabiah and Michael Rymer explore the realities of working across international film and television, the evolution of visual narrative, and the long term thinking required to sustain a directing career at the highest level.

About Michael Rymer:

Michael Rymer is a multi-award-winning Australian Director who has spent a large part of his career working in America. Nominated for a Primetime Emmy, Directors Guild of America, and an Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Award, Michael Rymer has also won an Australian Film Institute, Hugo, Santa Barbara International Film Festival, and Rotterdam International Film Festival award – to name but a few.

Michael Rymer’s credits include such films as Perfume (starring Jeff Goldblum, Leslie Mann, and Michelle Williams) In Too Deep (starring LL Cool J, Omar Epps and Stanley Tucci)  Angel Baby (starring Jacqueline McKenzie) the smash hit Face to Face (over 40 international awards) Queen of the Damned (based on the Anne Rice novel) and television shows such as American Horror Story (20th Century Fox Television) Deadline Gallipoli (starring Sam Worthington) the reimagined version of Picnic at Hanging Rock (Amazon Studios - starring Natalie Dormer from Game of Thrones) Hannibal and Battlestar Galactica (which Michael directed and also co-produced) and the upcoming Stan series The Gloaming.   

Known as the actor’s director, Michael Rymer took some time out from the development of his next project to chat to Robert Rabiah and Joey Coley-Sowry on The ShowBiz Podcast. So grab a chair and listen in as Michael Rymer allows us a snapshot into his illustrious and storied career, gives us a little sneak peek into the screen-legend that is Jeff Goldblum, chats about what it was like living at world-renowned novelist Anne Rice’s home, and whether star of Hannibal (Mads Mikkelsen) really is a good poker player.

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon.

Learn more about Michael Rymer:
https://www.michaelrymer.com/about 

Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Rymer 

Trivia: Robert Rabiah and Michael Rymer collaborated on the international hit film Face To Face (over 40 international awards) and the Foxtel series Deadline Gallipoli (Sam Worthington, Hugh Dancy, Rachel Griffiths, Anna Torv, Charles Dance). 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Face_to_Face_(2011_film)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deadline_Gallipoli

Learn more about Robert Rabiah:

Robert Rabiah | Official Website

https://robertrabiahofficial.com/

Robert Rabiah | ABOUT

https://robertrabiahofficial.com/biography/

Robert Rabiah | NEWS

https://robertrabiahofficial.com/news/

Stay connected with Robert Rabiah by following his Official Social Media Profiles on Linktree, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and more. 

https://linktr.ee/robertrabiah

https://www.instagram.com/robert.rabiah/

https://www.facebook.com/RobertRabiahActor/

https://www.tiktok.com/@robertrabiah

https://www.youtube.com/c/RobertRabiahEntertainment

https://soundcloud.com/robertrabiahactorofficial

https://www.reverbnation.com/robertrabiah

https://www.tumblr.com/robertrabiah

https://x.com/RobertRabiah

https://music.apple.com/au/artist/robert-rabiah/1832507765

https://www.threads.com/@robert.rabiah

ROBERT RABIAH 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 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.

For all business and bookings: 

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0704867/bio/

https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm0704867/public/

https://muckrack.com/robert-rabiah-1

https://muckrack.com/robert-rabiah-1/portfolio

Podcast Website

https://www.theshowbizpodcast.com/

Robert Rabiah | Podcast Creator and Host | Listen, Follow, and Subscribe on:

Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music.

Robert Rabiah: 3xtime Australian Academy Awards candidate (AACTA), receiving candidacies across 2023, 2024 and 2025, including recognition for Best Doco, Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor in film. Robert Rabiah's acclaimed body of work has also earned recognition from the Australian Film Institute, Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts, Inside Film Awards, Monaco Film Festival, Australian Writers’ Guild (Monte Miller), Fellowship of Australian Writers’ (National Literary Awards), & the Screen Producers Association of Australia Film Market (SPAAMART). Robert Rabiah has also received a Spark Award from the Australian Film Commission, a nomination for  Best Actor in an Ensemble at the annual Australian Equity Ensemble Awards, (the only actor-voted awards in Aus), and a Cannes World Film Festival nomination for Best Feature Documentary. Robert Rabiah- Actor, Writer, Director, Producer, Filmmaker, Podcaster, Musician, Author.

In this episode, Robert Rabiah speaks with Stephen Corvini as he reflects on his work across acclaimed projects including Hungry Ghosts, Safe Harbour, Secret City, Better Man, A Savage Christmas, Four Years Later, and Hyde & Seek. The discussion explores the Australian television landscape, the challenges of producing scripted drama, and the process of developing ambitious ideas into realised screen projects.

Throughout the conversation, Stephen shares insight into creative development, collaboration, and the behind the scenes decision making required to sustain long term careers in television production. This episode offers perspective for writers, producers, and creatives interested in the business and craft of screen storytelling.

Learn more about Stephen Corvini:
IMDb
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2821798/bio/ 

LinkedIn
https://au.linkedin.com/in/stephen-corvini-5b3a2b13

Trivia: Robert Rabiah and Stephen Corvini collaborated on the International Emmy® Award-winning mini-series Safe Harbour and the Foxtel/Netflix award-winning series Secret City.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6816530/

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4976512/

Created and Co-Hosted by award-winning Australian artist Robert Rabiah, the podcast explores the experiences behind the work.

Robert Rabiah | Official Website

https://robertrabiahofficial.com/

Robert Rabiah | ABOUT

https://robertrabiahofficial.com/biography/

Robert Rabiah | NEWS

https://robertrabiahofficial.com/news/

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and more.

Stay connected with Robert Rabiah by following his Official Social Media Profiles on Linktree, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and more.  

https://linktr.ee/robertrabiah 

https://www.instagram.com/robert.rabiah/

https://www.facebook.com/RobertRabiahActor/

https://www.tiktok.com/@robertrabiah

https://www.youtube.com/c/RobertRabiahEntertainment

https://soundcloud.com/robertrabiahactorofficial

https://www.reverbnation.com/robertrabiah

https://www.tumblr.com/robertrabiah

https://x.com/RobertRabiah

https://music.apple.com/au/artist/robert-rabiah/1832507765

https://www.threads.com/@robert.rabiah

ROBERT RABIAH 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 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. 

For all business and bookings:

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0704867/bio/

https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm0704867/public/

https://muckrack.com/robert-rabiah-1

https://muckrack.com/robert-rabiah-1/portfolio 

Podcast Website

https://www.theshowbizpodcast.com/

https://www.theshowbizpodcast.com/episodes 

https://www.theshowbizpodcast.com/with-robert-rabiah-and-joey-coley-sowry

https://www.theshowbizpodcast.com/press

Robert Rabiah | Podcast Creator and Host | Listen, Follow, and Subscribe on:

Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music.

Robert Rabiah: 3xtime Australian Academy Awards candidate (AACTA), receiving candidacies across 2023, 2024 and 2025, including recognition for Best Doco, Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor in film. Robert Rabiah's acclaimed body of work has also earned recognition from the Australian Film Institute, Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts, Inside Film Awards, Monaco Film Festival, Australian Writers’ Guild (Monte Miller), Fellowship of Australian Writers’ (National Literary Awards), & the Screen Producers Association of Australia Film Market (SPAAMART). Robert Rabiah has also received a Spark Award from the Australian Film Commission, a nomination for  Best Actor in an Ensemble at the annual Australian Equity Ensemble Awards, (the only actor-voted awards in Aus), and a Cannes World Film Festival nomination for Best Feature Documentary. Robert Rabiah- Actor, Writer, Director, Producer, Filmmaker, Podcaster, Musician, Author.

In this episode, Robert Rabiah speaks with Laura Gordon as she reflects on her work across film, television, and theatre, including projects such as Late Night with the Devil, Wolf Creek Legacy, Saw V, Secret City, Face to Face, Undertow, Watching You, Hotel Cocaine, and Voltron. The discussion explores character development, the demands of emotionally complex roles, and the realities of working across both Australian and international productions.

Throughout the conversation, Laura speaks openly about sustaining a career over time, the importance of meaningful female roles, and the discipline required to continue evolving as an actor. This episode offers insight into the craft of performance and the practical realities behind long term creative work.

Learn more about Laura Gordon:

Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laura_Gordon 

IMDb
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1916003/ 

Trivia: Robert Rabiah and Laura Gordon collaborated on the international hit film Face To Face. (Over 40 international awards.)

https://if.com.au/jameson-if-awards-sydney-announces-nominations-for-2011/

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/hunter-eye-storm-vie-australian-267224/

Created and Co-Hosted by award-winning Australian artist Robert Rabiah, the podcast explores the experiences behind the work.

Robert Rabiah | Official Website

https://robertrabiahofficial.com/

Robert Rabiah | ABOUT

https://robertrabiahofficial.com/biography/

Robert Rabiah | NEWS

https://robertrabiahofficial.com/news/

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and more.

Stay connected with Robert Rabiah by following his Official Social Media Profiles on Linktree, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, ReverbNation and more.  

https://linktr.ee/robertrabiah 

https://www.instagram.com/robert.rabiah/

https://www.facebook.com/RobertRabiahActor/

https://www.tiktok.com/@robertrabiah

https://www.youtube.com/c/RobertRabiahEntertainment

https://soundcloud.com/robertrabiahactorofficial

https://www.reverbnation.com/robertrabiah

https://www.tumblr.com/robertrabiah

https://x.com/RobertRabiah

https://music.apple.com/au/artist/robert-rabiah/1832507765

https://www.threads.com/@robert.rabiah

ROBERT RABIAH 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 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. 

For all business and bookings:

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0704867/bio/

https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm0704867/public/

https://muckrack.com/robert-rabiah-1

https://muckrack.com/robert-rabiah-1/portfolio 

Podcast Website

https://www.theshowbizpodcast.com/

https://www.theshowbizpodcast.com/episodes 

https://www.theshowbizpodcast.com/with-robert-rabiah-and-joey-coley-sowry

https://www.theshowbizpodcast.com/press

Robert Rabiah | Podcast Creator and Host | Listen, Follow, and Subscribe on:

Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music.

Robert Rabiah: 3xtime Australian Academy Awards candidate (AACTA), receiving candidacies across 2023, 2024 and 2025, including recognition for Best Doco, Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor in film. Robert Rabiah's acclaimed body of work has also earned recognition from the Australian Film Institute, Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts, Inside Film Awards, Monaco Film Festival, Australian Writers’ Guild (Monte Miller), Fellowship of Australian Writers’ (National Literary Awards), & the Screen Producers Association of Australia Film Market (SPAAMART). Robert Rabiah has also received a Spark Award from the Australian Film Commission, a nomination for  Best Actor in an Ensemble at the annual Australian Equity Ensemble Awards, (the only actor-voted awards in Aus), and a Cannes World Film Festival nomination for Best Feature Documentary. Robert Rabiah- Actor, Writer, Director, Producer, Filmmaker, Podcaster, Musician, Author.

In this episode, Robert Rabiah speaks with Ryan Hayden as he discusses the realities of working as an agent in Hollywood and what artists need to understand about representation at the international level. The conversation explores the business of talent agencies, the process of securing US based representation, and the professional standards expected of actors navigating competitive global markets.

Ryan shares insight drawn from his experience building a boutique agency and working closely with clients across film and television, offering practical perspective on how careers are developed, managed, and sustained over time.

Learn more about Ryan Hayden & Ideal Talent Agency

Variety

https://variety.com/exec/ryan-hayden/

LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanhayden

Trivia: Ideal Talent Agency is based in Hollywood.  

The Podcast with Robert Rabiah features long form conversations with artists, performers, and creative professionals across film, television, and culture. Hosted by award-winning Australian artist Robert Rabiah, the podcast explores the experiences behind the work.

Created and Co-Hosted by award-winning Australian artist Robert Rabiah, the podcast explores the experiences behind the work.

Robert Rabiah | Official Website

https://robertrabiahofficial.com/

Robert Rabiah | ABOUT

https://robertrabiahofficial.com/biography/

Robert Rabiah | NEWS

https://robertrabiahofficial.com/news/

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and more.

Stay connected with Robert Rabiah by following his Official Social Media Profiles on Linktree, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, ReverbNation and more.  

https://linktr.ee/robertrabiah 

https://www.instagram.com/robert.rabiah/

https://www.facebook.com/RobertRabiahActor/

https://www.tiktok.com/@robertrabiah

https://www.youtube.com/c/RobertRabiahEntertainment

https://soundcloud.com/robertrabiahactorofficial

https://www.reverbnation.com/robertrabiah

https://www.tumblr.com/robertrabiah

https://x.com/RobertRabiah

https://music.apple.com/au/artist/robert-rabiah/1832507765

https://www.threads.com/@robert.rabiah

ROBERT RABIAH 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 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. 

For all business and bookings:

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0704867/bio/

https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm0704867/public/

https://muckrack.com/robert-rabiah-1

https://muckrack.com/robert-rabiah-1/portfolio 

Podcast Website

https://www.theshowbizpodcast.com/

https://www.theshowbizpodcast.com/episodes 

https://www.theshowbizpodcast.com/with-robert-rabiah-and-joey-coley-sowry

https://www.theshowbizpodcast.com/press

Robert Rabiah | Podcast Creator and Host | Listen, Follow, and Subscribe on:

Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music.

Robert Rabiah: 3xtime Australian Academy Awards candidate (AACTA), receiving candidacies across 2023, 2024 and 2025, including recognition for Best Doco, Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor in film. Robert Rabiah's acclaimed body of work has also earned recognition from the Australian Film Institute, Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts, Inside Film Awards, Monaco Film Festival, Australian Writers’ Guild (Monte Miller), Fellowship of Australian Writers’ (National Literary Awards), & the Screen Producers Association of Australia Film Market (SPAAMART). Robert Rabiah has also received a Spark Award from the Australian Film Commission, a nomination for  Best Actor in an Ensemble at the annual Australian Equity Ensemble Awards, (the only actor-voted awards in Aus), and a Cannes World Film Festival nomination for Best Feature Documentary. Robert Rabiah- Actor, Writer, Director, Producer, Filmmaker, Podcaster, Musician, Author.

In this episode of the Podcast, Robert Rabiah speaks with Antonio Sabato Jr. as he discusses his experience working across film, television, and fashion, including projects such as The Bold and the Beautiful, General Hospital, Charmed, Melrose Place, Ally McBeal, The Big Hit, and his work as a Calvin Klein model. The conversation explores life in Hollywood, the realities of sustaining a long term career, and the personal values that have shaped his decisions along the way.

Throughout the discussion, Antonio reflects on standing by his beliefs, navigating public perception, and redefining his own narrative over time. This episode offers insight for artists interested in the US entertainment landscape and the personal resilience required to work within it.

Learn more about Antonio Sabato Jr:

IMDb
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004645/ 

Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonio_Sab%C3%A0to_Jr 

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/antoniosabatojr/ 

Trivia: Robert Rabiah and Antonio Sabato Jr. have collaborated on numerous films and television shows.

https://if.com.au/robert-rabiah-to-join-his-friend-antonio-sabato-in-trail-blazers/

The Podcast with Robert Rabiah features long form conversations with artists, performers, and creative professionals across film, television, and culture. Hosted by award-winning Australian artist Robert Rabiah, the podcast explores the experiences behind the work.

Created and Co-Hosted by award-winning Australian artist Robert Rabiah, the podcast explores the experiences behind the work.

Robert Rabiah | Official Website

https://robertrabiahofficial.com/

Robert Rabiah | ABOUT

https://robertrabiahofficial.com/biography/

Robert Rabiah | NEWS

https://robertrabiahofficial.com/news/

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and more.

Stay connected with Robert Rabiah by following his Official Social Media Profiles on Linktree, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, ReverbNation and more.  

https://linktr.ee/robertrabiah 

https://www.instagram.com/robert.rabiah/

https://www.facebook.com/RobertRabiahActor/

https://www.tiktok.com/@robertrabiah

https://www.youtube.com/c/RobertRabiahEntertainment

https://soundcloud.com/robertrabiahactorofficial

https://www.reverbnation.com/robertrabiah

https://www.tumblr.com/robertrabiah

https://x.com/RobertRabiah

https://music.apple.com/au/artist/robert-rabiah/1832507765

https://www.threads.com/@robert.rabiah

ROBERT RABIAH 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 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. 

For all business and bookings:

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0704867/bio/

https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm0704867/public/

https://muckrack.com/robert-rabiah-1

https://muckrack.com/robert-rabiah-1/portfolio 

Podcast Website

https://www.theshowbizpodcast.com/

https://www.theshowbizpodcast.com/episodes 

https://www.theshowbizpodcast.com/with-robert-rabiah-and-joey-coley-sowry

https://www.theshowbizpodcast.com/press

Robert Rabiah | Podcast Creator and Host | Listen, Follow, and Subscribe on:

Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music.

Robert Rabiah: 3xtime Australian Academy Awards candidate (AACTA), receiving candidacies across 2023, 2024 and 2025, including recognition for Best Doco, Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor in film. Robert Rabiah's acclaimed body of work has also earned recognition from the Australian Film Institute, Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts, Inside Film Awards, Monaco Film Festival, Australian Writers’ Guild (Monte Miller), Fellowship of Australian Writers’ (National Literary Awards), & the Screen Producers Association of Australia Film Market (SPAAMART). Robert Rabiah has also received a Spark Award from the Australian Film Commission, a nomination for  Best Actor in an Ensemble at the annual Australian Equity Ensemble Awards, (the only actor-voted awards in Aus), and a Cannes World Film Festival nomination for Best Feature Documentary. Robert Rabiah- Actor, Writer, Director, Producer, Filmmaker, Podcaster, Musician, Author.

Part Two of our interview with Maziar Lahooti. In this episode of the Podcast, Robert Rabiah speaks with Maziar Lahooti as he discusses his work across projects including Below, Heaven, Sprawl, and They Were Wage Slaves with Stockholm Syndrome. The conversation explores his approach to directing, the influence of personal narrative on storytelling, and the realities of developing feature films across both local and international markets.

Maziar reflects on his feature directorial debut Below, the strategic thinking required to build momentum as a filmmaker, and the practical challenges involved in mounting independent feature productions. The episode also touches on his experience as a Warner Bros and Black List competition winner and a Nicholl Fellowship semi finalist, offering insight into how emerging filmmakers navigate industry pathways.

Learn more about Maziar Lahooti:

Black List
https://blcklst.com/profile/maziar-lahooti

IMDb
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2689775/ 

Trivia: Robert Rabiah and Maziar Lahooti collaborated on the Anthony LaPaglia led film Below.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9271350/ 

https://if.com.au/robert-rabiah-makes-a-comeback-in-below/

Created and Co-Hosted by award-winning Australian artist Robert Rabiah, the podcast explores the experiences behind the work.

Robert Rabiah | Official Website

https://robertrabiahofficial.com/

Robert Rabiah | ABOUT

https://robertrabiahofficial.com/biography/

Robert Rabiah | NEWS

https://robertrabiahofficial.com/news/

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and more.

Stay connected with Robert Rabiah by following his Official Social Media Profiles on Linktree, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, ReverbNation and more.  

https://linktr.ee/robertrabiah 

https://www.instagram.com/robert.rabiah/

https://www.facebook.com/RobertRabiahActor/

https://www.tiktok.com/@robertrabiah

https://www.youtube.com/c/RobertRabiahEntertainment

https://soundcloud.com/robertrabiahactorofficial

https://www.reverbnation.com/robertrabiah

https://www.tumblr.com/robertrabiah

https://x.com/RobertRabiah

https://music.apple.com/au/artist/robert-rabiah/1832507765

https://www.threads.com/@robert.rabiah

ROBERT RABIAH 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 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. 

For all business and bookings:

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0704867/bio/

https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm0704867/public/

https://muckrack.com/robert-rabiah-1

https://muckrack.com/robert-rabiah-1/portfolio 

Podcast Website

https://www.theshowbizpodcast.com/

https://www.theshowbizpodcast.com/episodes 

https://www.theshowbizpodcast.com/with-robert-rabiah-and-joey-coley-sowry

https://www.theshowbizpodcast.com/press

Robert Rabiah | Podcast Creator and Host | Listen, Follow, and Subscribe on:

Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music.

Robert Rabiah: 3xtime Australian Academy Awards candidate (AACTA), receiving candidacies across 2023, 2024 and 2025, including recognition for Best Doco, Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor in film. Robert Rabiah's acclaimed body of work has also earned recognition from the Australian Film Institute, Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts, Inside Film Awards, Monaco Film Festival, Australian Writers’ Guild (Monte Miller), Fellowship of Australian Writers’ (National Literary Awards), & the Screen Producers Association of Australia Film Market (SPAAMART). Robert Rabiah has also received a Spark Award from the Australian Film Commission, a nomination for  Best Actor in an Ensemble at the annual Australian Equity Ensemble Awards, (the only actor-voted awards in Aus), and a Cannes World Film Festival nomination for Best Feature Documentary. Robert Rabiah- Actor, Writer, Director, Producer, Filmmaker, Podcaster, Musician, Author.

Part One of our interview with Maziar Lahooti. In this episode of the Podcast, Robert Rabiah speaks with Maziar Lahooti as he discusses his work across projects including Below, Heaven, Sprawl, and They Were Wage Slaves with Stockholm Syndrome. The conversation explores his approach to directing, the influence of personal narrative on storytelling, and the realities of developing feature films across both local and international markets.

Maziar reflects on his feature directorial debut Below, the strategic thinking required to build momentum as a filmmaker, and the practical challenges involved in mounting independent feature productions. The episode also touches on his experience as a Warner Bros and Black List competition winner and a Nicholl Fellowship semi finalist, offering insight into how emerging filmmakers navigate industry pathways.

Learn more about Maziar Lahooti:

Black List
https://blcklst.com/profile/maziar-lahooti

IMDb
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2689775/ 

Trivia: Robert Rabiah and Maziar Lahooti collaborated on the Anthony LaPaglia led film Below.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9271350/ 

https://if.com.au/robert-rabiah-makes-a-comeback-in-below/ 

Created and Co-Hosted by award-winning Australian artist Robert Rabiah, the podcast explores the experiences behind the work.

Robert Rabiah | Official Website

https://robertrabiahofficial.com/

Robert Rabiah | ABOUT

https://robertrabiahofficial.com/biography/

Robert Rabiah | NEWS

https://robertrabiahofficial.com/news/

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and more.

Stay connected with Robert Rabiah by following his Official Social Media Profiles on Linktree, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, ReverbNation and more.  

https://linktr.ee/robertrabiah 

https://www.instagram.com/robert.rabiah/

https://www.facebook.com/RobertRabiahActor/

https://www.tiktok.com/@robertrabiah

https://www.youtube.com/c/RobertRabiahEntertainment

https://soundcloud.com/robertrabiahactorofficial

https://www.reverbnation.com/robertrabiah

https://www.tumblr.com/robertrabiah

https://x.com/RobertRabiah

https://music.apple.com/au/artist/robert-rabiah/1832507765

https://www.threads.com/@robert.rabiah

ROBERT RABIAH 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 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. 

For all business and bookings:

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0704867/bio/

https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm0704867/public/

https://muckrack.com/robert-rabiah-1

https://muckrack.com/robert-rabiah-1/portfolio 

Podcast Website

https://www.theshowbizpodcast.com/

https://www.theshowbizpodcast.com/episodes 

https://www.theshowbizpodcast.com/with-robert-rabiah-and-joey-coley-sowry

https://www.theshowbizpodcast.com/press

Robert Rabiah | Podcast Creator and Host | Listen, Follow, and Subscribe on:

Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music.

Robert Rabiah: 3xtime Australian Academy Awards candidate (AACTA), receiving candidacies across 2023, 2024 and 2025, including recognition for Best Doco, Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor in film. Robert Rabiah's acclaimed body of work has also earned recognition from the Australian Film Institute, Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts, Inside Film Awards, Monaco Film Festival, Australian Writers’ Guild (Monte Miller), Fellowship of Australian Writers’ (National Literary Awards), & the Screen Producers Association of Australia Film Market (SPAAMART). Robert Rabiah has also received a Spark Award from the Australian Film Commission, a nomination for  Best Actor in an Ensemble at the annual Australian Equity Ensemble Awards, (the only actor-voted awards in Aus), and a Cannes World Film Festival nomination for Best Feature Documentary. Robert Rabiah- Actor, Writer, Director, Producer, Filmmaker, Podcaster, Musician, Author.

In this episode of the Podcast, Robert Rabiah speaks with Leeanna Walsman as she reflects on her work across film and television, including projects such as Star Wars: Attack of the Clones, Safe Harbour, Human Error, Seven Types of Ambiguity, Looking for Alibrandi, Heartbreak High, Blackrock, Jessica, and Cleverman. The discussion explores the realities of working across both international productions and Australian storytelling, alongside the demands of sustaining a long term acting career.

Throughout the conversation, Leeanna speaks about evolution as a performer, navigating change within the industry, and maintaining artistic focus while moving between different scales of production. This episode offers insight into the craft of acting and the resilience required to continue working at a high level over time.

Learn more about Leeanna Walsman:

IMDb
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0909944/ 

Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leeanna_Walsman

Trivia: Robert Rabiah and Leeanna Walsman collaborated on the award-winning SBS/Matchbox Pictures/Hulu/AppleTV/BBC4 series Safe Harbour. 

https://if.com.au/matchboxs-safe-harbour-wins-international-emmy/

https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/bbc-buys-australian-thriller-series-safe-harbour-1203114129/

https://thearabweekly.com/australian-mini-series-brings-migration-debate-back-fore

Created and Co-Hosted by award-winning Australian artist Robert Rabiah, the podcast explores the experiences behind the work.

Robert Rabiah | Official Website

https://robertrabiahofficial.com/

Robert Rabiah | ABOUT

https://robertrabiahofficial.com/biography/

Robert Rabiah | NEWS

https://robertrabiahofficial.com/news/

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and more.

Stay connected with Robert Rabiah by following his Official Social Media Profiles on Linktree, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, ReverbNation and more.  

https://linktr.ee/robertrabiah 

https://www.instagram.com/robert.rabiah/

https://www.facebook.com/RobertRabiahActor/

https://www.tiktok.com/@robertrabiah

https://www.youtube.com/c/RobertRabiahEntertainment

https://soundcloud.com/robertrabiahactorofficial

https://www.reverbnation.com/robertrabiah

https://www.tumblr.com/robertrabiah

https://x.com/RobertRabiah

https://music.apple.com/au/artist/robert-rabiah/1832507765

https://www.threads.com/@robert.rabiah

ROBERT RABIAH 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 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. 

For all business and bookings:

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0704867/bio/

https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm0704867/public/

https://muckrack.com/robert-rabiah-1

https://muckrack.com/robert-rabiah-1/portfolio 

Podcast Website

https://www.theshowbizpodcast.com/

https://www.theshowbizpodcast.com/episodes 

https://www.theshowbizpodcast.com/with-robert-rabiah-and-joey-coley-sowry

https://www.theshowbizpodcast.com/press

Robert Rabiah | Podcast Creator and Host | Listen, Follow, and Subscribe on:

Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music.

Robert Rabiah: 3xtime Australian Academy Awards candidate (AACTA), receiving candidacies across 2023, 2024 and 2025, including recognition for Best Doco, Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor in film. Robert Rabiah's acclaimed body of work has also earned recognition from the Australian Film Institute, Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts, Inside Film Awards, Monaco Film Festival, Australian Writers’ Guild (Monte Miller), Fellowship of Australian Writers’ (National Literary Awards), & the Screen Producers Association of Australia Film Market (SPAAMART). Robert Rabiah has also received a Spark Award from the Australian Film Commission, a nomination for  Best Actor in an Ensemble at the annual Australian Equity Ensemble Awards, (the only actor-voted awards in Aus), and a Cannes World Film Festival nomination for Best Feature Documentary. Robert Rabiah- Actor, Writer, Director, Producer, Filmmaker, Podcaster, Musician, Author.

In this episode of the Podcast, Robert Rabiah speaks with Osamah Sami as he reflects on his work across film and television, including Ali’s Wedding, Tennessee, Shayda, House of Gods, and Saved. The discussion explores humor as a storytelling tool, writing from lived experience, and the relationship between cultural identity and creative voice.

Throughout the conversation, Osamah speaks openly about developing stories drawn from personal history, navigating the Australian screen industry, and building a career across acting and writing. This episode offers insight into character driven storytelling and the discipline required to translate experience into meaningful screen work.

Learn more about Osamah Sami:
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ROBERT RABIAH 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 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. 

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Robert Rabiah: 3xtime Australian Academy Awards candidate (AACTA), receiving candidacies across 2023, 2024 and 2025, including recognition for Best Doco, Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor in film. Robert Rabiah's acclaimed body of work has also earned recognition from the Australian Film Institute, Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts, Inside Film Awards, Monaco Film Festival, Australian Writers’ Guild (Monte Miller), Fellowship of Australian Writers’ (National Literary Awards), & the Screen Producers Association of Australia Film Market (SPAAMART). Robert Rabiah has also received a Spark Award from the Australian Film Commission, a nomination for  Best Actor in an Ensemble at the annual Australian Equity Ensemble Awards, (the only actor-voted awards in Aus), and a Cannes World Film Festival nomination for Best Feature Documentary. Robert Rabiah- Actor, Writer, Director, Producer, Filmmaker, Podcaster, Musician, Author.