Among dozens of screen credits, Austin Bourne stars as David in Just One Life—a witty, snack-obsessed tween with a big personality and a hidden soft side. Quick with a joke and full of heart, David lights up every scene in this festival favorite, selected for the 2024 Worldwide Women’s Film Festival and the Hollywood Independent Filmmaker Awards.
 

In Ghosts of the Big Sandy, Austin leads as Scot, a quiet, introspective teen grappling with loss and identity. His nuanced, emotionally rich performance helped propel the film to screenings at the Northeast Film Festival, Hollywood Florida Film Festival, and Louisville’s International Festival of Film.
 

Austin also appears as Scott in the holiday feature Festival of Trees, portraying an impulsive, rough-edged teen driven by loyalty and survival. Beneath the bravado, Scott’s fractured world reveals a deep vulnerability that Austin delivers with raw authenticity.
 

On the animated side, Austin voices Wes the Wolf in the award-winning series Yeti, Set, Go!—part of the Confident Life™ Anti-Bullying Program. His standout voiceover work contributed to the project’s Diamond Award at the 2024 International Independent Film Awards, showcasing his gift for bringing lovable, high-energy characters to life.
 

Whether portraying the mischievous class clown, the goofy best friend with heart, or the underdog hero, Austin balances comedic timing with emotional depth. He trains in improv at The Second City and hones his voiceover craft with Martha Kahn. He continues his development at Cynthia Bain’s Young Actors Studio, with additional coaching from Marnie Cooper, Joel Goldes, Amber Bohac, and Tracy Lynch Britton.
 

Physically, Austin is made for action-driven roles. He’s a black belt (red stripe) in Shorin Ryu Karate, an avid athlete in basketball, soccer, swimming, and a beginner surfer. A true outdoorsman, he hunts, fishes, and resides on his family’s working cattle farm—bringing a rugged authenticity that sets him apart. With a natural Southern dialect and a light British accent in his toolkit, he adds unique texture to his performances.
 

Austin Bourne is a young actor who commands attention—whether portraying complex teens navigating life’s hardest truths or voicing a dancing Yeti’s best friend. Directors recognize him not only for his humor and emotional depth, but also for his ability to embody the trustworthy friend, the nerdy know-it-all, or the resilient underdog. With proven range across drama, comedy, and voiceover, and the discipline of a trained athlete and martial artist, Austin brings intelligence, loyalty, and authenticity to every role—leaving a lasting impression long after the performance ends.