Joe Robinson
Born
May 31, 1927
Died
July 3, 2017 (90 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Newcastle upon Tyne, England, UK
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.
Known For
Fear Factor
(1 episode)
2001
Double-O Stunts
2000
Inside 'Diamonds Are Forever'
Self
2000
Diamonds Are Forever
Peter Franks
1971
Lesson #007: Close Quarters Combat
Self
1971
Thor and the Amazon Women
Thor
1963
Doctor in Distress
Sonja's Boyfriend
1963
Taur the Mighty
Taurus
1963
The Saint
Austin · (1 episode)
1962
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
Roach
1962
Ursus and the Tartar Princess
Ursus
1961
Barabbas
Bearded Gladiator
1961
Carry On Regardless
Dynamite Dan
1961
The Avengers
(1 episode)
1961
Sea Fury
Hendrik
1958
The Strange Awakening
Sven
1958
Murder Reported
Jim
1957
Fighting Mad
Mike
1957
Die ganze Welt singt nur Amore
Max, der Athlet
1956
Hancock's Half Hour
(1 episode)
1956
Pasaporte al infierno
Pete Archer
1956
A Kid for Two Farthings
Sam Heppner
1955