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