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