Robin Dalton was born in Sydney, New South Wales, and has lived in London since 1946. She has enjoyed a varied professional life, ranging from writer to television performer to a 5-year stint as an intelligence agent for the Thai government.In 1963, Robin became a literary agent, representing some of the world's most distinguished writers, and film and theatre directors. Almost 20 years later she started a new career as a film producer; her credits include 'Madame Souzatska' starring Shirley Maclaine and, most recently, 'Oscar And Lucinda' starring Ralph Fiennes and Cate Blanchett.