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Joe Robinson
Acting
Born: May 31, 1927
Newcastle upon Tyne, England, UK
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.
Known For

Diamonds Are Forever
as Peter Franks

Barabbas
as Bearded Gladiator

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
as Roach

A Kid for Two Farthings
as Sam Heppner

Doctor in Distress
as Sonja's Boyfriend

Pasaporte al infierno
as Pete Archer

Carry On Regardless
as Dynamite Dan

Sea Fury
as Hendrik

The Strange Awakening
as Sven

Ursus and the Tartar Princess
as Ursus