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Acting
Ray Collins
Ray Collins is best known for Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Perry Mason, Father Knows Best and Studio One. Ray Collins was born on December 10, 1889. Ray Collins died on July 11, 1965 at the age of 75.
- Born
- December 10, 1889
- Place of birth
- Sacramento, California, USA
- Died
- July 11, 1965 (75 years old)
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.
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
Filmography
- 1957Perry MasonLieutenant Tragg
- 1956Dick Powell's Zane Grey TheatreEvan Gracie
- 1956On TrialCorbett
- 1955Alfred Hitchcock PresentsHerbert Brenner
- 1955The 20th Century Fox HourCallicott
- 1954Climax!Jerome Harris
- 1954The Halls of Ivy
- 1954Father Knows BestDean Wilson
- 1952Cavalcade of AmericaDaniel Webster
- 1950Lux Video TheatreBarton Keyes
- 1948Studio OneGen. Sam Woolery
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Ray Collins been in?
Ray Collins is best known for Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Perry Mason, Father Knows Best and Studio One.
When was Ray Collins born?
Ray Collins was born on December 10, 1889. (Sacramento, California, USA)
How old is Ray Collins?
Ray Collins died on July 11, 1965 at the age of 75.
Updated: October 27, 2026 ·