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Joe Robinson
Actor
Born May 31, 1927Died July 3, 2017 (90 years)
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.
Filmography
| 2001 | Fear Factor (TV Series) |
| 1973 | Diamonds on Wheels · as Ashley's Bodyguard |
| 1971 | Diamonds Are Forever · as Peter Franks |
| 1965 | Pardon The Expression (TV Series) · as Gerry |
| 1964 | Theatre 625 (TV Series) · as Arkwright's Son |
| 1963 | Thor and the Amazon Women · as Thor |
| 1963 | Doctor in Distress · as Sonja's Boyfriend |
| 1963 | Taur, il re della forza bruta · as Taurus |
| 1962 | The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner · as Roach |
| 1962 | |
| 1961 | Tartar Invasion · as Ursus |
| 1961 | Barabbas · as Bearded Gladiator |
| 1961 | Erik the Conqueror · as Garian |
| 1961 | Carry on Regardless · as Dynamite Dan |
| 1961 | The Avengers (TV Series) |
| 1960 | The Bulldog Breed · as Tall Sailor |
| 1960 | Saturday Night and Sunday Morning · as Man Walking In Pub |
| 1960 | The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll · as Corinthian |
| 1960 | The Strange World of Gurney Slade (TV Series) · as Farm Human |
| 1959 | Probation Officer (TV Series) · as Mr. Phillips |
| 1959 | Action Stations · as Pete Archer |
| 1958 | Sea Fury · as Hendrik |
| 1958 | Female Fiends · as Sven |
| 1957 | The Flesh Is Weak · as Lofty |
| 1957 | Fighting Mad · as Mike |
| 1957 | Emergency-Ward 10 (TV Series) · as Dale Brookwood |
| 1956 | Die ganze Welt singt nur Amore · as Max, Der Athlet |
| 1956 | Hancock's Half Hour (TV Series) |
| 1955 | A Kid for Two Farthings · as Sam Heppner |