Austin Robinson

Austin Robinson was born on March 23rd in Dallas, Texas. He is of African, Native American, & Louisiana Creole descent. Robinson has been performing in productions of theater, dance, and performing annual speeches since the age of four. Prior to his start in performing, Austin was entered in a 1994 modeling competition at the age of two and won; earning him a contract, agency placement, and a commercial ad. All in which his parents was forced to decline due to the inability to travel/pregnancy of his younger sister. He went on to continue performing locally in the city and in churches. After graduating from high school, Robinson went on to earn an A.A. degree in Acting on a full ride track & field scholarship; in which he was also a freshman All American and a B.S. degree in Communication & Rhetorical Studies with emphasis in Human Interaction/Rhetoric. While in New York for school, Robinson studied acting and modern, African, and jazz funk styles of dance. He trained with Off-Broadway director Chad Larabee and studying dance with various professors, choreographers, and instructors; including Anthony "Tony" Salatino (Julliard).