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Joe Robinson
Actor

Joe Robinson

31 May 1927Born
3 Jul 2017Died
90Age at death
23Credits

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.

Known for

Filmography

  1. 2001Fear FactorSeries (1 episode)
  2. 2000Double-O StuntsFilm
  3. 1971Diamonds Are ForeverFilm: Peter Franks
  4. 1964Theatre 625Series: Arkwright Son (1 episode)
  5. 1963Thor and the Amazon WomenFilm: Thor
  6. 1963Doctor in DistressFilm: Sonja's Boyfriend
  7. 1963Taur the MightyFilm: Taurus
  8. 1962The SaintSeries: Austin (1 episode)
  9. 1962The Loneliness of the Long Distance RunnerFilm: Roach
  10. 1961Ursus and the Tartar PrincessFilm: Ursus
  11. 1961BarabbasFilm: Bearded Gladiator
  12. 1961Carry On RegardlessFilm: Dynamite Dan Grimsby
  13. 1961The AvengersSeries: Max (1 episode)
  14. 1960The Bulldog BreedFilm: Tall Sailor
  15. 1960The Strange World of Gurney SladeSeries: Strapping farm hand (1 episode)
  16. 1958Sea FuryFilm: Hendrik
  17. 1958The Strange AwakeningFilm: Sven
  18. 1957Murder ReportedFilm: Jim
  19. 1957Fighting MadFilm: Mike
  20. 1956Die ganze Welt singt nur AmoreFilm: Max, der Athlet
  21. 1956Hancock's Half HourSeries (1 episode)
  22. 1956Pasaporte al infiernoFilm: Pete Archer
  23. 1955A Kid for Two FarthingsFilm: Sam Heppner

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