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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.
Top Filmography
6.4
Diamonds Are Forever
1971 // MOVIE
6.9
Barabbas
1961 // MOVIE
7.2
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
1962 // MOVIE
7.7
The Avengers
1961 // TV
7.4
The Saint
1962 // TV
5.8
Fear Factor
2001 // TV
6.2
Carry On Regardless
1961 // MOVIE
6.6
A Kid for Two Farthings
1955 // MOVIE
5.8
The Bulldog Breed
1960 // MOVIE
6.2
Doctor in Distress
1963 // MOVIE
3.2
Thor and the Amazon Women
1963 // MOVIE
7.3
Hancock's Half Hour
1956 // TV
6.0
Sea Fury
1958 // MOVIE
6.2
The Strange Awakening
1958 // MOVIE
7.2
Theatre 625
1964 // TV