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