Joe Robinson

May 31, 1927 - Jul 03, 2017 (90 years old) in 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

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Hancock's Half Hour

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The Avengers

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The Saint

Austin

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Diamonds Are Forever

Peter Franks

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Barabbas

Bearded Gladiator

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The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

Roach

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Carry On Regardless

Dynamite Dan

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A Kid for Two Farthings

Sam Heppner

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Ursus and the Tartar Princess

Ursus

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Doctor in Distress

Sonja's Boyfriend

Credits

Fear Factor 2001

★ 5.7
Double-O Stunts 2000

★ 5.7
Inside 'Diamonds Are Forever' 2000

Self

★ 7
Diamonds Are Forever 1971

Peter Franks

★ 6.4
Lesson #007: Close Quarters Combat 1971

Self

★ 4.8
Thor and the Amazon Women 1963

Thor

★ 3.2
Doctor in Distress 1963

Sonja's Boyfriend

★ 6.2
Taur the Mighty 1963

Taurus

★ 1
The Saint 1962

Austin

★ 7.3
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner 1962

Roach

★ 7.2
Ursus and the Tartar Princess 1961

Ursus

★ 4
Barabbas 1961

Bearded Gladiator

★ 6.9
Carry On Regardless 1961

Dynamite Dan

★ 6.4
The Avengers 1961

★ 7.7
Sea Fury 1958

Hendrik

★ 6
The Strange Awakening 1958

Sven

★ 6.2
Murder Reported 1957

Jim

★ NR
Fighting Mad 1957

Mike

★ 5
Die ganze Welt singt nur Amore 1956

Max, der Athlet

★ NR
Hancock's Half Hour 1956

★ 7.5
Pasaporte al infierno 1956

Pete Archer

★ 4.3
A Kid for Two Farthings 1955

Sam Heppner

★ 6.5