Joe Robinson
Known For
Acting
Born
1927-05-31 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, UK
Died
2017-07-03
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.
Most Known For
The Avengers
The Saint
as Austin
Theatre 625
as Arkwright Son
Fear Factor
Diamonds Are Forever
as Peter Franks
Hancock's Half Hour
Barabbas
as Bearded Gladiator
Fighting Mad
as Mike
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
as Roach
Pasaporte al infierno
as Pete Archer
Carry On Regardless
as Dynamite Dan Grimsby
A Kid for Two Farthings
as Sam Heppner
The Bulldog Breed
as Tall Sailor
Doctor in Distress
as Sonja's Boyfriend
Inside 'Diamonds Are Forever'
as Self
Ursus and the Tartar Princess
as Ursus
Thor and the Amazon Women
as Thor
The Strange Awakening
as Sven
Sea Fury
as Hendrik
Lesson #007: Close Quarters Combat
as Self