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.

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Filmography

View The Saint
The Saint

The Saint

1962Series
7.3
View The Avengers
The Avengers

The Avengers

1961Series
7.7
View Theatre 625
Theatre 625

Theatre 625

1964Series
7.2
View Fear Factor
Fear Factor

Fear Factor

2001Series
5.8
View Barabbas
Barabbas

Barabbas

1961Film
6.9
View Diamonds Are Forever
Diamonds Are Forever

Diamonds Are Forever

1971Film
6.4
View Hancock's Half Hour
Hancock's Half Hour

Hancock's Half Hour

1956Series
7.3
View Carry On Regardless
Carry On Regardless

Carry On Regardless

1961Film
6.2
View The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

1962Film
7.2
View The Bulldog Breed
The Bulldog Breed

The Bulldog Breed

1960Film
5.8
View A Kid for Two Farthings
A Kid for Two Farthings

A Kid for Two Farthings

1955Film
6.6
View Doctor in Distress
Doctor in Distress

Doctor in Distress

1963Film
6.2