Ray Collins
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.
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.
Known For
92 titles
A Double Life
The Solid Gold Cadillac
Invitation
Command Decision
Francis
Free For All
Homecoming
Summer Stock
Good Sam
Trail Street
Never Say Goodbye
Spoilers of the Forest
Athena
Dreamboat
The Kid from Left Field
Slightly Dangerous
Hideout
The Big Street
See Here, Private Hargrove
It Happens Every Spring
Young Man with Ideas
Ma and Pa Kettle Back on the Farm
Up Goes Maisie
The Human Comedy
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