Robert Hughes - Actor Profile

Robert Hughes

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
7Total Films
6.6 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 19, 1948
Birth Place: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Robert Hughes Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Robert Hughes reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 7 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Robert Hughes's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 14% of Robert Hughes's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains ABBA: The Movie, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Robert Hughes Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Robert Hughes's career based on audience ratings.

★6.6
ABBA: The Movie (1977) movie poster
★6.6

ABBA: The Movie: A radio DJ in pursuit of an exclusive interview follows ABBA during their mega-successful tour of Australia.

ABBA: The Movie

1977•Comedy
★6.0
Deadline (1982) movie poster
★6.0

Deadline: A journalist sets out to report on a minor earthquake in the Australian outback, and finds that the tremor was a result

Deadline

1982•Thriller
★5.1
Race the Sun (1996) movie poster
★5.1

Race the Sun: A bunch of high school misfits in Hawaii, introduced by their new teacher, attend a science fair in which they draw up i

Race the Sun

1996•Adventure
★4.6
First Daughter (1999) movie poster
★4.6

First Daughter: A female Secret Service agent goes against protocol to save the U.S. president from an assassination attempt. She is rea

First Daughter

1999•Action
★4.0
Squizzy Taylor (1982) movie poster
★4.0

Squizzy Taylor: This Australian crime drama chronicles the life of notorious, keen witted, acid tongued 1920s Melbourne gangster Squizzy

Squizzy Taylor

1982•Crime

Full Filmography

Every movie Robert Hughes has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2021 ABBA: New Beginnings Ashley Wallace (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1999 First Daughter Dan Flop Similar →
1996 Race the Sun Judd Potter Flop Similar →
1984 The Great Gold Swindle Brian Mickelberg Flop Similar →
1982 Squizzy Taylor Reg Harvey Flop Similar →
1982 Deadline Fletcher Average Similar →
1977 ABBA: The Movie Ashley Wallace, the disc Jockey Hit Similar →

Robert Hughes - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Robert Hughes?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Robert Hughes is "ABBA: The Movie" with a rating of 6.6/10.

How many movies has Robert Hughes acted in?

Robert Hughes has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Robert Hughes?

Other notable films include "Deadline", "Race the Sun", and "First Daughter".

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