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.
Filmography
Double-O Stunts
2000
Inside 'Diamonds Are Forever'
2000
as Self
Diamonds Are Forever
1971
as Peter Franks
- No poster
Lesson #007: Close Quarters Combat
1971
as Self
Thor and the Amazon Women
1963
as Thor
Doctor in Distress
1963
as Sonja's Boyfriend
Taur the Mighty
1963
as Taurus
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
1962
as Roach
Ursus and the Tartar Princess
1961
as Ursus
Barabbas
1961
as Bearded Gladiator
Carry On Regardless
1961
as Dynamite Dan Grimsby
The Bulldog Breed
1960
as Tall Sailor
Sea Fury
1958
as Hendrik
The Strange Awakening
1958
as Sven
Murder Reported
1957
as Jim
- No poster
Fighting Mad
1957
as Mike
Die ganze Welt singt nur Amore
1956
as Max, der Athlet
Pasaporte al infierno
1956
as Pete Archer
A Kid for Two Farthings
1955
as Sam Heppner