Ray Collins
Born December 10, 1889 (Age: 136)
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Sacramento, California, USA
Biography
Ray Bidwell Collins (December 10, 1889 – July 11, 1965) was an American character actor in stock and Broadway theatre, radio, films, and television. With 900 stage roles to his credit, he became one of the most successful actors in the developing field of radio drama. A friend and associate of Orson Welles for many years, Collins went to Hollywood with the Mercury Theatre company and made his feature-film debut in Citizen Kane, as Kane's ruthless political rival. Collins appeared in more than 75 films and had one of his best-remembered roles on television, as the irascible Lieutenant Arthur Tragg on the television series Perry Mason.
Ray Bidwell Collins (December 10, 1889 – July 11, 1965) was an American character actor in stock and Broadway theatre, radio, films, and television. With 900 stage roles to his credit, he became one of the most successful actors in the developing field of radio drama.
A friend and associate of Orson Welles for many years, Collins went to Hollywood with the Mercury Theatre company and made his feature-film debut in Citizen Kane, as Kane's ruthless political rival.
Collins appeared in more than 75 films and had one of his best-remembered roles on television, as the irascible Lieutenant Arthur Tragg on the television series Perry Mason.
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Filmography
I'll Give My Life
1960
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as John Bradford
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Age: 70
Touch of Evil
1958
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as District Attorney Adair
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Age: 68
The Go-Getter
1956
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as J.P. Miller (sometimes called J.B. Miller)
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Age: 66
The Desperate Hours
1955
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as Sheriff Masters
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Age: 65
Summer Stock
1950
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as Jasper G. Wingait
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Age: 60
Commandos Strike at Dawn
1942
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as Johan Bergesen
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Age: 53
The Navy Comes Through
1942
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as Capt. McCall
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Age: 52
Highways by Night
1942
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as Ben Van Steel, Tommy's Uncle
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Age: 52
The Big Street
1942
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as Professor B
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Age: 52
The Magnificent Ambersons
1942
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as Jack Amberson
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Age: 52
Citizen Kane
1941
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as Jim W. Gettys
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Age: 51
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The Trans-Atlantic Mystery
1932
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as Waite
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Age: 42
Words & Music
1931
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as Mr. Lambert (uncredited)
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Age: 41
No Image
One Way Out
1931
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as Police Sergeant on Bicycle (uncredited)
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Age: 41