Joe Robinson
Biography
Joseph Robinson (31 May 1927 – 3 July 2017) was an English actor and stuntman born in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland. He was a champion professional wrestler. He made his film debut in 1955's "A Kid for Two Farthings", in which he wrestled Primo Carnera. His film and television career really took off in the 1960s and in 1962 he appeared in British classic "The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner" alongside appearances in "The Saint" and "The Avengers" in 1963.
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Movies (19)
Double-O Stunts
2000
Inside 'Diamonds Are Forever'
as Self
2000
Diamonds Are Forever
as Peter Franks
1971
Lesson #007: Close Quarters Combat
as Self
1971
Thor and the Amazon Women
as Thor
1963
Doctor in Distress
as Sonja's Boyfriend
1963
Taur the Mighty
as Taurus
1963
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
as Roach
1962
Ursus and the Tartar Princess
as Ursus
1961
Barabbas
as Bearded Gladiator
1961
Carry On Regardless
as Dynamite Dan Grimsby
1961
The Bulldog Breed
as Tall Sailor
1960
Sea Fury
as Hendrik
1958
The Strange Awakening
as Sven
1958
Murder Reported
as Jim
1957
Fighting Mad
as Mike
1957
Die ganze Welt singt nur Amore
as Max, der Athlet
1956
Pasaporte al infierno
as Pete Archer
1956
A Kid for Two Farthings
as Sam Heppner
1955
