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Joe Robinson
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Joe Robinson

1927 – 2017 · Newcastle upon Tyne, England, UK · Active 1955–2001

Joe Robinson, born in 1927 in Newcastle upon Tyne, was an English actor and stuntman whose career flourished in the 1960s. He is best known for his role in Carry On Regardless (1961), where his wrestling background added a distinctive flair to the film's comedic antics. With a history as a champion professional wrestler, Robinson's physicality and charisma made him a memorable presence in the British film landscape. His contributions to the Carry On series highlight the intersection of comedy and stunt performance during a vibrant era of British cinema.

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Carry On Regardless

Carry On Regardless

1961 ★ 6.3
as Dynamite Dan Grimsby

After a bunch of no-hopers approaches an employment agency, the anarchy mounts as they do a series of odd jobs, including a chimp's tea party, trying to stay sober at a wine tasting… and demolishing a house.

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Filmography

25 credits
2000s 3 credits
2001
TV ★ 5.8
2000
Movie ★ 7.5
2000
Movie ★ 6.3
1970s 2 credits
1971
Diamonds Are Forever as Peter Franks
Movie ★ 6.4
1971
Movie ★ 4.8
1960s 12 credits
1964
Theatre 625 as Arkwright Son
TV ★ 7.2
1963
Movie ★ 3.5
1963
Movie ★ 3.7
1963
Doctor in Distress as Sonja's Boyfriend
Movie ★ 6.3
1962
The Saint as Austin
TV ★ 7.4
1961
Carry On Regardless as Dynamite Dan Grimsby
Movie ★ 6.3
1961
Movie ★ 5.5
1961
Barabbas as Bearded Gladiator
Movie ★ 6.9
1961
TV ★ 7.8
1960
The Bulldog Breed as Tall Sailor
Movie ★ 6.0
1960
TV ★ 8.3
1950s 8 credits
1958
Movie ★ 6.6
1958
Sea Fury as Hendrik
Movie ★ 6.1
1957
Movie ★ 10.0
1957
Movie ★ 6.5
1956
Movie ★ 7.0
1956
Movie ★ 5.0
1956
TV ★ 7.4
1955
Movie ★ 6.7