Joe Robinson

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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Diamonds Are Forever (1971) — Peter Franks
2. Barabbas (1961) — Bearded Gladiator
3. The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962) — Roach
4. The Avengers (1961) — Max
5. The Saint (1962) — Austin
6. Fear Factor (2001)
7. Carry On Regardless (1961) — Dynamite Dan Grimsby
8. A Kid for Two Farthings (1955) — Sam Heppner
9. The Bulldog Breed (1960) — Tall Sailor
10. Doctor in Distress (1963) — Sonja's Boyfriend
11. Thor and the Amazon Women (1963) — Thor
12. Hancock's Half Hour (1956)
13. Sea Fury (1958) — Hendrik
14. The Strange Awakening (1958) — Sven
15. Theatre 625 (1964) — Arkwright Son
16. Inside 'Diamonds Are Forever' (2000) — Self
17. Double-O Stunts (2000)
18. Pasaporte al infierno (1956) — Pete Archer
19. Taur the Mighty (1963) — Taurus
20. Lesson #007: Close Quarters Combat (1971) — Self
21. The Strange World of Gurney Slade (1960) — Strapping farm hand
22. Ursus and the Tartar Princess (1961) — Ursus
23. Fighting Mad (1957) — Mike
24. Murder Reported (1957) — Jim
25. Die ganze Welt singt nur Amore (1956) — Max, der Athlet