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
Salute to the Marines
Crime Doctor
The Hidden Eye
Can't Help Singing
Badman's Territory
The Swordsman
Main Street Today
Two Years Before the Mast
Bad for Each Other
The Eve of St. Mark
Rose Marie
The Desert Song
Barbary Coast Gent
You're in the Navy Now
For the Love of Mary
Roughly Speaking
The Navy Comes Through
The Go-Getter
Texas Lady
The Return of Monte Cristo
Commandos Strike at Dawn
Boys' Ranch
Highways by Night
Reunion in Reno
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