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Joe Robinson

Joe Robinson

Acting1927Newcastle 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.

Acting History

1966
Theatre 625
TVas Arkwright Son1 eps
1963
Doctor in Distress
as Sonja's Boyfriend
The Saint
TVas Austin1 eps
1961
Carry On Regardless
as Dynamite Dan Grimsby
Barabbas
as Bearded Gladiator
1960
The Bulldog Breed
as Tall Sailor
1958
1955

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Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
5/31/1927
Day of Death
7/3/2017
Place of Birth
Newcastle upon Tyne, England, UK