
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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Known For
Acting History
2001
Fear Factor
2000Double-O Stunts
2000Inside 'Diamonds Are Forever' as Self
1971Diamonds Are Forever as Peter Franks
1971Lesson #007: Close Quarters Combat as Self
1964Theatre 625 as Arkwright Son
1963Thor and the Amazon Women as Thor
1963Doctor in Distress as Sonja's Boyfriend
1963Taur the Mighty as Taurus
1962The Saint as Austin
1962The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner as Roach
1961Ursus and the Tartar Princess as Ursus
1961Barabbas as Bearded Gladiator
1961Carry On Regardless as Dynamite Dan Grimsby
1961The Avengers
1960The Bulldog Breed as Tall Sailor
1958Sea Fury as Hendrik
1958The Strange Awakening as Sven
1957Murder Reported as Jim
1957Fighting Mad as Mike
1956Die ganze Welt singt nur Amore as Max, der Athlet
1956Hancock's Half Hour
1956Pasaporte al infierno as Pete Archer
1955A Kid for Two Farthings as Sam Heppner









