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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Fear Factor
Character:
TV • 2001
Double-O Stunts
Character:
MOVIE • 2000
Inside 'Diamonds Are Forever'
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2000
Diamonds Are Forever
Character: Peter Franks
MOVIE • 1971
Lesson #007: Close Quarters Combat
Character: Self
MOVIE • 1971
Thor and the Amazon Women
Character: Thor
MOVIE • 1963
Doctor in Distress
Character: Sonja's Boyfriend
MOVIE • 1963
Taur the Mighty
Character: Taurus
MOVIE • 1963
The Saint
Character: Austin
TV • 1962
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
Character: Roach
MOVIE • 1962
Ursus and the Tartar Princess
Character: Ursus
MOVIE • 1961
Barabbas
Character: Bearded Gladiator
MOVIE • 1961
Carry On Regardless
Character: Dynamite Dan Grimsby
MOVIE • 1961
The Avengers
Character:
TV • 1961
The Bulldog Breed
Character: Tall Sailor
MOVIE • 1960
Sea Fury
Character: Hendrik
MOVIE • 1958
The Strange Awakening
Character: Sven
MOVIE • 1958
Murder Reported
Character: Jim
MOVIE • 1957
Fighting Mad
Character: Mike
MOVIE • 1957
Die ganze Welt singt nur Amore
Character: Max, der Athlet
MOVIE • 1956