About

Known credits:
18
Birthday:
1927-05-31
Place of birth:
Newcastle upon Tyne, England, UK
Website:
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Joe Robinson

Overview

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

Acting
2000 Double-O Stunts Actor 58
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2000 Inside 'Diamonds Are Forever' Actor Self 59
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1971 Diamonds Are Forever Actor Peter Franks 62
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1971 Lesson #007: Close Quarters Combat Actor Self 59
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1963 Thor and the Amazon Women Actor Thor 58
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1963 Doctor in Distress Actor Sonja's Boyfriend 59
Average
1963 Taur the Mighty Actor Taurus 58
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1962 The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner Actor Roach 61
Fair
1961 Ursus and the Tartar Princess Actor Ursus 58
Average
1961 Barabbas Actor Bearded Gladiator 61
Fair
1961 Carry On Regardless Actor Dynamite Dan 59
Average
1958 Sea Fury Actor Hendrik 59
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1958 The Strange Awakening Actor Sven 59
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1957 Murder Reported Actor Jim N/A
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1957 Fighting Mad Actor Mike 59
Average
1956 Die ganze Welt singt nur Amore Actor Max, der Athlet N/A
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1956 Pasaporte al infierno Actor Pete Archer 59
Average
1955 A Kid for Two Farthings Actor Sam Heppner 59
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