Robert Bruning (27 May 1928 – 4 March 2008) was an Australian actor and producer.
Bruning worked as an amateur actor at the New Theatre in the Sydney suburb of Newtown in the 1940s and 1950s.[1] Bruning also was a regular guest performer in Homicide, Division 4, The Sullivans, and A Country Practice.[1] He also had substantial roles on Australian films such as 1970's Ned Kelly and his production credits, on sitcoms, variety, and drama add up to more than 200 hours of television.[1] Of his production career, he is notable for his creation of Australia's first telemovie, Is There Anybody There?, of which 21 more were made.[1]
Robert Bruning died suddenly on 4 March 2008, in Wellington, New Zealand, aged 79.[1] He is survived by his line producer wife, Anne, their son Nic, and three daughters from previous marriages: Ariane, Lucie, and Sophie.[1]