Ray Austin (director)

Ray Austin (born 5 December 1932) is an English television director, stuntman, and screenwriter. He is primarily known for his extensive work directing episodic television, particularly action and adventure series.

Austin began his career as a stuntman, doubling for actors such as Richard Burton and Stewart Granger. He transitioned into directing in the late 1960s, initially working on British television shows.

His directing credits include episodes of numerous popular American television series, such as:

• The Avengers
• The Saint
• The Persuaders!
• Zorro
• The Bionic Woman
• Battlestar Galactica
• Magnum, P.I.
• The A-Team
• Miami Vice
• Baywatch

Austin's directorial style often emphasizes action sequences and visual spectacle. He has also directed several television movies.

He is sometimes credited as "Buddy" Ray Austin.