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. 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" Swipe Right James Willis Upcoming TV series