Joe Robinson

Born: 1927-05-31

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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as Peter Franks
Released: 1971-12-14

Diamonds are stolen only to be sold again in the international market. James Bond infiltrates a...

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Barabbas

as Bearded Gladiator
Released: 1961-12-23

Epic account of the thief Barabbas, who was pardoned for his crimes and spared crucifixion when...

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The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

as Roach
Released: 1962-09-20

A rebellious youth sentenced to a reformatory for robbing a bakery rises through the ranks of...

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A Kid for Two Farthings

as Sam Heppner
Released: 1955-08-15

Joe is a young boy who lives with his mother, Joanna, in working-class London. The two reside...

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Murder Reported

as Jim
Released: 1957-04-28

Ace reporter Jeff Holly is assigned to investigate the murder of a politician whose body was...

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The Strange Awakening

as Sven
Released: 1958-04-16

Peter Chance suffers a blow to the head and wakes up with amnesia in a luxurious home, where a...

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Doctor in Distress

as Sonja's Boyfriend
Released: 1963-07-30

"Doctor in Distress" is the fifth of the seven films in the "Doctor" series, and focuses on Sir...

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Double-O Stunts

as uncredited
Released: 2000-12-07

A look at the greatest stunts and stunt performers in the Bond films.

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Ursus and the Tartar Princess

as Ursus
Released: 1961-12-30

Peplum movie from 1961

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Thor and the Amazon Women

as Thor
Released: 1963-08-09

A race of Amazon warriors is enslaving the men of a country, and the mighty Thor is called upon...

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Sea Fury

as Hendrik
Released: 1958-08-26

The captain of a tugboat harboured off a Spanish village is lured into a romantic involvement...

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Taur the Mighty

as Taurus
Released: 1963-06-29

The warlike men of Kixos murder the king of Surupak and abduct his two daughters, Jia and Tuja....

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Inside 'Diamonds Are Forever'

as Self
Released: 2000-10-17

A behind the scenes look at the James Bond film "Diamonds are Forever"

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Pasaporte al infierno

as Pete Archer
Released: 1956-01-01

A forger (Carpenter) flees to Spain but his daughter is kidnapped by a ruthless gang.

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Die ganze Welt singt nur Amore

as Max, der Athlet
Released: 1956-09-14

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The Avengers

as uncredited
First aired: 1961-01-07

The Avengers is a British television series created in the 1960s. It initially focused on Dr....

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Hancock's Half Hour

as uncredited
First aired: 1956-07-06

Hancock's Half Hour is a BBC radio comedy, and later television comedy, series of the 1950s and...

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The Saint

as Austin
First aired: 1962-10-04

Simon Templar is The Saint, a handsome, sophisticated, debonair, modern-day Robin Hood who...

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Fear Factor

as uncredited
First aired: 2001-06-11

Competition reality series in which contestants must decide if they have the guts and...

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