Rob Woodburn is a seasoned talent representative with over 25 years of experience spanning the U.S. and Australian entertainment industries. He is the Founder and Director of Rob Woodburn Agency (RWA) and Rise Talent & Literary Agency, based in Sydney, offering a hybrid model that blends traditional agency representation with strategic talent management.

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Rob launched his career at the William Morris Agency in Los Angeles, before becoming a talent manager at ROAR and later launching the Film & TV Talent Division at Jet Set Models in California. In 2006, he relocated to Australia to serve as Partner and Head of the Feature Film & TV Department at Artist & Entertainment Group (AEG), where he played a key role in expanding the agency’s screen business during a time of major growth.

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​His clients have included both breakout talent and established names across film, television, and theatre. His work is grounded in long-term career strategy, creative alignment, and cross-market development.

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A dual U.S.–Australian citizenship and a B.S. in Social Sciences from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. A U.S. Navy veteran and former NCAA athlete, he remains actively engaged in industry organizations including AACTA and has served on advisory boards across sport, finance, and the arts.

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