Joe Robinson
An image from A Kid for Two Farthings, one of the productions that also features Joe Robinson.
Joe Robinson

Joe Robinson

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.

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

1962

A Kid for Two Farthings

A Kid for Two Farthings

1955

Thor and the Amazon Women

Thor and the Amazon Women

1963

The Strange Awakening

The Strange Awakening

1958

Lesson #007: Close Quarters Combat

1971

Pasaporte al infierno

Pasaporte al infierno

1956

Fighting Mad

1957

Ursus and the Tartar Princess

Ursus and the Tartar Princess

1961