Joe Robinson
Acting • Born 1927-05-31 – Died 2017-07-03
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.
Filmography
24 credits
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
Movie • 1962
Roach
A Kid for Two Farthings
Movie • 1955
Sam Heppner
Thor and the Amazon Women
Movie • 1963
Thor
Murder Reported
Movie • 1957
Jim
Carry On Regardless
Movie • 1961
Dynamite Dan Grimsby
Taur the Mighty
Movie • 1963
Taurus
The Strange Awakening
Movie • 1958
Sven
Ursus and the Tartar Princess
Movie • 1961
Ursus
Fighting Mad
Movie • 1957
Mike
Sea Fury
Movie • 1958
Hendrik
Diamonds Are Forever
Movie • 1971
Peter Franks
Barabbas
Movie • 1961
Bearded Gladiator
Die ganze Welt singt nur Amore
Movie • 1956
Max, der Athlet
Doctor in Distress
Movie • 1963
Sonja's Boyfriend
Lesson #007: Close Quarters Combat
Movie • 1971
Self
Inside 'Diamonds Are Forever'
Movie • 2000
Self
Double-O Stunts
Movie • 2000
Pasaporte al infierno
Movie • 1956
Pete Archer
The Bulldog Breed
Movie • 1960
Tall Sailor
Fear Factor
TV • 2001
The Avengers
TV • 1961
Hancock's Half Hour
TV • 1956
The Saint
TV • 1962
Austin
Theatre 625
TV • 1964
Arkwright Son