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Joe Robinson

Joe Robinson

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

Double-O Stunts
Double-O Stunts
2000
Inside 'Diamonds Are Forever'
Inside 'Diamonds Are Forever'
2000 • Self
Diamonds Are Forever
Diamonds Are Forever
1971 • Peter Franks
Lesson #007: Close Quarters Combat
1971 • Self
Thor and the Amazon Women
Thor and the Amazon Women
1963 • Thor
Doctor in Distress
Doctor in Distress
1963 • Sonja's Boyfriend
Taur the Mighty
Taur the Mighty
1963 • Taurus
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
1962 • Roach

Full filmography

Diamonds Are Forever
Diamonds Are Forever
1971 • Peter Franks
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Doctor in Distress
Doctor in Distress
1963 • Sonja's Boyfriend
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Barabbas
Barabbas
1961 • Bearded Gladiator
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Carry On Regardless
Carry On Regardless
1961 • Dynamite Dan Grimsby
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The Bulldog Breed
The Bulldog Breed
1960 • Tall Sailor
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Sea Fury
Sea Fury
1958 • Hendrik
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Joe Robinson – Biography, Known For & Filmography