Joe Robinson (actor)

Joe Robinson (born 31 May 1927) is an English actor and stuntman born in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland. His brother is also a stuntman and actor, Doug Robinson The Robinsons were a famous family of wrestlers, Joe's father and grandfather were world champions.
Career
Professional wrestling
Robinson initially embarked on a career in wrestling as 'Tiger Joe Robinson' and won the European Heavyweight Championship in 1952. At the same time, he was also interested in acting and studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. After injuring his back wrestling in Paris he decided to concentrate on acting. Joe Robinson's daughter Polly Robinson (Hardy-Stewart) has also continued the family's success in martial arts by winning the junior Judo championships in the 1980s.
Acting
Robinson's first role came in the keep-fit documentary Fit as a Fiddle and in the same year, 1952, he followed it up with a part as Harry 'Muscles...