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Joe Robinson

Acting · Born May 31, 1927 · Newcastle upon Tyne, England, UK

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 with Joe Robinson

• Diamonds Are Forever (1971) — Peter Franks
• Barabbas (1961) — Bearded Gladiator
• The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962) — Roach
• A Kid for Two Farthings (1955) — Sam Heppner
• Inside 'Diamonds Are Forever' (2000) — Self
• Ursus and the Tartar Princess (1961) — Ursus
• Doctor in Distress (1963) — Sonja's Boyfriend
• Carry On Regardless (1961) — Dynamite Dan Grimsby
• The Bulldog Breed (1960) — Tall Sailor
• Pasaporte al infierno (1956) — Pete Archer
• Sea Fury (1958) — Hendrik
• Die ganze Welt singt nur Amore (1956) — Max, der Athlet