David Jones-Roberts
# David Jones-Roberts

David Jones-Roberts (born 9 April 1990) is an Australian actor, best known for portraying Xavier Austin in the soap opera Home and Away.

## Early and personal life

Jones-Roberts was born on 9 April 1990 to actors Danny Roberts and Lindsay Neil. He graduated from the Newtown High School of the Performing Arts. In his spare time, Jones-Roberts does gymnastics, which he has enjoyed from a young age. His father Danny appeared in Home and Away as Ailsa Stewart's younger creepy brother Tony O'Rourke in 1997, and Dennis Harling from 2011 until 2012.

On 15 September 2018, Jones-Roberts was involved in a motorcycle accident on Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles after he crashed into a car and was flung from his bike. Jones-Roberts had to have surgery to repair a ruptured quadriceps tendon and lost mobility in his leg.

## Career

Jones-Roberts previously auditioned for numerous other roles in the series (including the roles of Henry Hunter, Lucas Holden, Drew Curtis and Geoff Campbell) in Home and Away. He later successfully auditioned for the role of Xavier Austin. The actor was surfing when his agent told him he had won the role. Jones-Roberts quit Home and Away in 2012 and his final episode was broadcast on 3 July 2012. The actor thanked his fans for their support on Twitter, writing "Just wanted to say thanks to all my fans out there for your continued support throughout the years. Truly wouldn't be where I am without you guys."

## Filmography

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| - | - | - | - |
| 1991 | Waiting | Baby | Feature film |
| 2006 | Wobbegong | Stoner | Short film |
| 2008–13 | Home and Away | Xavier Austin | Seasons 21–25 (main role), Season 26 (guest) |
| 2013 | Hard | Removalist | Short film |
| 2014 | Merry Ex-Mas | Russ | Feature film |
| 2016 | Cassidy Way | Trent Polish | Feature film |
| 2019 | iZombie | Sneaky Guy | Season 5, Episode 4 – "Dot Zom" |
| TBA | Swipe Right | James Willis | Upcoming TV series |
