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Joe Robinson

Joe Robinson

Actor · 1927–2017 · Newcastle upon Tyne, England, UK

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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.

Acted in 22

2000s

  1. 2001
  2. 2000

    Double-O Stunts

    Movie

1960s

  1. 1964
  2. 1963

    Thor and the Amazon Women

    Thor

  3. Doctor in Distress

    Sonja's Boyfriend

  4. Taur the Mighty

    Taurus

  5. 1962
  6. 1961

    Ursus and the Tartar Princess

    Ursus

  7. Carry On Regardless

    Dynamite Dan Grimsby

  8. 1960

    The Bulldog Breed

    Tall Sailor

  9. The Strange World of Gurney Slade

    Strapping farm hand · 1 episode

1950s

  1. 1958

    Sea Fury

    Hendrik

  2. The Strange Awakening

    Sven

  3. 1957

    Murder Reported

    Jim

  4. 1956

    Die ganze Welt singt nur Amore

    Max, der Athlet

  5. 1955

    A Kid for Two Farthings

    Sam Heppner

Appearances1

2000s

  1. 2000

    Inside 'Diamonds Are Forever'

    Self