Joe Robinson

Joe Robinson

Actor

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.

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Date of Birth: 31 May 1927 (99 years)

Place of Birth: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, UK

Filmography

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

1962EN
Diamonds Are Forever

Diamonds Are Forever

1971EN, DE
Barabbas

Barabbas

1961EN
Carry On Regardless

Carry On Regardless

1961DE, ZH, EN
November Five

November Five

1963