Joe Robinson
Known for Acting
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
Diamonds Are Forever
1971
as Peter Franks
Barabbas
1961
as Bearded Gladiator
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
1962
as Roach
Doctor in Distress
1963
as Sonja's Boyfriend
Carry On Regardless
1961
as Dynamite Dan Grimsby
The Bulldog Breed
1960
as Tall Sailor
A Kid for Two Farthings
1955
as Sam Heppner
Inside 'Diamonds Are Forever'
2000
as Self
Ursus and the Tartar Princess
1961
as Ursus
Sea Fury
1958
as Hendrik
Lesson #007: Close Quarters Combat
1971
as Self
Pasaporte al infierno
1956
as Pete Archer
Thor and the Amazon Women
1963
as Thor
Double-O Stunts
2000
The Strange Awakening
1958
as Sven
Fighting Mad
1957
as Mike
Murder Reported
1957
as Jim
Die ganze Welt singt nur Amore
1956
as Max, der Athlet
Taur the Mighty
1963
as Taurus