Following graduation from drama school, Robert dreamed of a career on screen and the stage. Alas, despite appearances as a stand-up comic at the notorious Comedy Store in London’s West End and a few walk-on roles, the world has been spared his acting. Perhaps it was all for the best.

Instead, Robert turned to film journalism - why not write about the medium he loved if he couldn’t appear in it? He continues to contribute to magazines including Empire, Total Film, the Independent, SFX and Cinema Retro.

Besides journalism, Robert specialises in entertainment books. He has also contributed to a number of television documentaries including Channel 4’s The 100 Best Family Films.

PUBLISHED BOOKS

• Sting: A Biography
  Omnibus Press (1989)
  
  
• The Films of Sean Connery
  Vision Press (1990)
  
  
• Sigourney Weaver: A Biography
  Robert Hale (1992)
  
  
• Harrison Ford: A Biography
  Robert Hale/Warner paperback (1993)
  
  “A worthwhile read for Ford’s army of admirers” – Film Review.
  
  
• Tom Cruise: A Biography
  Robert Hale (1997)
  
  
• Sean Connery: A Celebration
  Robert Hale (1999)
  
  “With Sellers’ book we perhaps come nearer to getting under the former 007’s
  skin. **** 4 stars.” – Total Film.
  
  
• The Radio Times Guide To Film (contributor)
  BBC Books (2000)
  
  
• The Radio Times Guide To Science Fiction (contributor)
  BBC Books (2002)
  
  
• Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life
  John Blake/Metro (2003)
  The inside story of the 1980s British film company created by George Harrison and
  Monty Python and responsible for the hit films ‘Life of Brian,’ ‘Time Bandits,’
  ‘Mona Lisa,’ ‘The Long Good Friday’ and ‘Withnail and I.’ Paperback edition entitled: Very Naughty Boys.
  
  “A fascinating story, superbly told. This is film history at its most informative
  and entertaining. ***** 5 stars.” - Film Review.
  
  “Funny, revealing and impossible to put down.” – Daily Mail.
  
  “Essential reading.” - Empire
  
  “Anecdote packed… hugely entertaining.’
  - Total Film.

COMPLETED

• Cult TV: The Golden Age of ITC
  To be published October 2006 by Plexus.
  The official history of Lew Grade’s extraordinary television company that made
  hit TV shows throughout the 60s and 70s including ‘The Saint,’ ‘Thunderbirds,’
  ‘The Prisoner,’ ‘Captain Scarlet,’ ‘The Persuaders,’ ‘The Muppet Show,’ ‘Randall
  and Hopkirk (Deceased),’ ‘Jason King,’ ‘Space 1999’ and many more.
  
  
• The Battle For Bond
  To be published October 2006 by Tomahawk Press.
  Using never before seen documents, photos and artwork this book traces the untold story behind the first attempt to launch James Bond onto the screen.
  
  
• Vic Armstrong: Authorized Film Memoirs
  Featuring an introduction by Steven Spielberg and exclusive contributions from
  Harrison Ford, George Lucas, Arnold Schwarzenegger and many more, this book
  celebrates the extraordinary career of the world’s most successful movie stunt
  man and action director.

• Hellraisers
  The lives and wild times of Richard Burton, Richard Harris, Peter O’Toole and
  Oliver Reed.