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Gary Collins (I) (1938–2012)

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Born on April 30, 1938 in Venice, California, Gary Collins was one of the most versatile actors in the entertainment industry. Gary attended Santa Monica City College and then enlisted in the United States Army for two years. While in uniform, Gary discovered acting and performed as a radio and television personality for the Armed Forces Network... See full bio »

Born:

Gary Ennis Collins
in Venice, California, USA

Died:

(age 74) in Biloxi, Mississippi, USA
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2009 Dirty Sexy Money (TV series)
Bob Kerry
– The Bad Guy (2009) … Bob Kerry
 
2000 Yes, Dear (TV series)
David
– The Good Couple (2000) … David
 
2000 Beautiful
Miss American Miss Host
 
2000 The Young and the Restless (TV series)
Harry Curtis
– Episode #1.6863 (2000) … Harry Curtis
 
1998 Watchers Reborn
Gus Brody
 
1998 Jungle Book: Lost Treasure
Prof. Warren Miller
 
1997 JAG (TV series)
Richard Lowell
– Impact (1997) … Richard Lowell
 
1996 Saved by the Bell: The New Class (TV series)
Skip Connors
– The Wrong Stuff (1996) … Skip Connors
 
1996 Baywatch Nights (TV series)
Dewey Morgan
– A Closer Look (1996) … Dewey Morgan
 
1994 Burke's Law (TV series)
Garrett O'Brien
– Who Killed the Anchorman? (1994) … Garrett O'Brien
 
1994 Bandit: Bandit Bandit (TV movie)
Governor Denton
 
1992 Secrets (TV movie)
Zack Taylor
 
1983 Hotel (TV series)
Cody Blake
– Designs (1983) … Cody Blake
 
1978-1982 Fantasy Island (TV series)
Bill Jordan / Joey Lee / Michael, the Angel of Death
– The Angel's Triangle/Natchez Bound (1982) … Michael, the Angel of Death
– The Pug/Class of '69 (1979) … Joey Lee
– Family Reunion/Voodoo (1978) … Bill Jordan
 
1981 Jacqueline Susann's Valley of the Dolls (TV movie)
Kevin Gilmore
 
1980 Hangar 18
Steve Bancroft
 
1978-1980 Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (TV series)
Ned Harkness / Lt. Ray Phillips
– The Secret of Lost Valley: Part 2 (1980) … Ned Harkness
– The Secret of Lost Valley: Part 1 (1980) … Ned Harkness
– The Young Runaways (1978) … Lt. Ray Phillips
 
1980 Vega$ (TV series)
Jack Prescott
– The Private Eye Connection (1980) … Jack Prescott
 
1978-1979 Charlie's Angels (TV series)
Prof. James Fairgate / Victor Buckley
– Angels on Campus (1979) … Prof. James Fairgate
– Mother Angel (1978) … Victor Buckley
 
1979 Killer Fish
Tom
 
1979 The Kid from Left Field (TV movie)
Pete Sloane
 
1979 Streets of Hong Kong
 
1978 Alice (TV series)
Jim Thornton
– The Principal of the Thing (1978) … Jim Thornton
 
1978 The Love Boat (TV series)
Ken Davis / Mr. Diller
– Ship of Ghouls (1978) … Mr. Diller
– Pacific Princess Overtures/Gopher, the Rebel/Cabin Fever (1978) … Ken Davis
 
1978 Police Woman (TV series)
Page Westmore
– Flip of a Coin (1978) … Page Westmore
 
1977 The Night They Took Miss Beautiful (TV movie)
Paul Fabiani
 
1977 Tales of the Unexpected (TV series)
John Harris
– You're Not Alone (1977) … John Harris
 
1977 The Fantastic Journey (TV series)
Dar-L
– Atlantium (1977) … Dar-L
– Vortex (1977) … Dar-L
 
1977 Most Wanted (TV series)
– Ms. Murder (1977)
 
1977 Roots (TV mini-series)
Grill
– Part Five (1977) … Grill
 
1976 The Quest (TV series)
Sheriff Bradley
– Welcome to America, Jade Snow (1976) … Sheriff Bradley
 
1974-1976 Police Story (TV series)
Bill Ryan / Dan Belmont
– Bought and Paid For (1976) … Dan Belmont
– Country Boy (1974) … Bill Ryan
 
1974-1976 Thriller (TV series)
Dave Adams / Howard Heston / Hugh Briant
– Dial a Deadly Number (1976) … Dave Adams
– The Double Kill (1975) … Hugh Briant
– Only a Scream Away (1974) … Howard Heston
 
1976 The Bionic Woman (TV series)
John Mallory
– Canyon of Death (1976) … John Mallory
 
1976 Barnaby Jones (TV series)
Vince Bradford
– Deadly Reunion (1976) … Vince Bradford
 
1972-1976 Insight (TV series)
Brian Conner / Ed / Tom Stockwell
– Cum Laude, Come Lonely (1976) … Ed
– The Coming of Clone (1973) … Tom Stockwell
– Graduation Day (1972) … Brian Conner
 
1974 Born Free (TV series)
George Adamson
– The Devil Leopard (1974) … George Adamson
– The Raiders (1974) … George Adamson
– The White Rhino (1974) … George Adamson
– Elsa's Odyssey (1974) … George Adamson
– The Maneaters of Merti (1974) … George Adamson
See all 13 episodes »
 
1974 Houston, We've Got a Problem (TV movie)
Tim Cordell
 
1974 The Six Million Dollar Man (TV series)
Colonel Vasily Zuchov
– Doomsday, and Counting (1974) … Colonel Vasily Zuchov
 
1970-1973 Love, American Style (TV series)
(segment "Love and the Seven-Year Wait") / Bill (segment "Love and the Other Guy") / George (segment "Love and the Sex Survey") / …
– Love and the Golden Memory/Love and the Heavy Set/Love and the Novel/Love and the See-Through Mind/Love and the Seven Year Wait (1973) … (segment "Love and the Seven-Year Wait")
– Love and the Lovesick Sailor/Love and the Mistress/Love and the Reincarnation/Love and the Sex Survey (1971) … George (segment "Love and the Sex Survey")
– Love and the Arctic Station/Love and the Pulitzer Prize/Love and the Tattoo (1971) … Ken (segment "Love and the Tattoo")
– Love and the Other Guy/Love and Grandma (1970) … Bill (segment "Love and the Other Guy")
 
1972 The Sixth Sense (TV series)
Dr. Michael Rhodes
– The Eyes That Wouldn't Die (1972) … Dr. Michael Rhodes
– Gallows in the Wind (1972) … Dr. Michael Rhodes
– Five Widows Weeping (1972) … Dr. Michael Rhodes
– If I Should Die Before I Wake (1972) … Dr. Michael Rhodes
– And Scream by the Light of the Moon, the Moon (1972) … Dr. Michael Rhodes
See all 25 episodes »
 
1972 Lassie (TV series)
– Peace Is Our Profession: Part 3 (1972)
 
1972 McCloud (TV series)
Kevin Mallory
– Fifth Man in a String Quartet (1972) … Kevin Mallory
 
1972 Marcus Welby, M.D. (TV series)
– I'm Really Trying (1972)
 
1972 Getting Away from It All (TV movie)
Mark Selby
 
1971 Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law (TV series)
– Nothing Personal (1971)
 
1971 Dan August (TV series)
Larry Edwards
– The Assassin (1971) … Larry Edwards
 
1971 Hawaii Five-O (TV series)
Henry Lockman
– Dear Enemy (1971) … Henry Lockman
 
1971 The F.B.I. (TV series)
Mark Gaynor
– Center of Peril (1971) … Mark Gaynor
 
1970 The Governor & J.J. (TV series)
Bob / Dr. Bob Livingston
– Second Opinion (1970) … Dr. Bob Livingston
– The Return of Doctor Livingston (1970) … Bob
 
1970 Airport
Cy Jordan
 
1970 Quarantined (TV movie)
Dr. Larry Freeman
 
1970 Lassie: Peace Is Our Profession (TV movie)
Sparky's Owner
 
1969 Bracken's World (TV series)
Brock Jordan
– The Stunt (1969) … Brock Jordan
 
1969 Angel in My Pocket
Art Shields
 
1968-1969 Ironside (TV series)
Capt. David Larkin / Clint Atkins
– The Tormentor (1969) … Clint Atkins
– Return of the Hero (1968) … Capt. David Larkin
 
1969 The Virginian (TV series)
Jason Adams
– Incident at Diablo Crossing (1969) … Jason Adams
 
1968 The Name of the Game (TV series)
Sheriff Beal
– Shine On, Shine On, Jesse Gil (1968) … Sheriff Beal
 
1966-1968 Iron Horse (TV series)
Dave Tarrant
– Dry Run to Glory (1968) … Dave Tarrant
– The Prisoners (1967) … Dave Tarrant
– Death Has Two Faces (1967) … Dave Tarrant
– Wild Track (1967) … Dave Tarrant
– Dealer's Choice (1967) … Dave Tarrant (credit only)
See all 43 episodes »
 
1965-1966 Perry Mason (TV series)
Alex Tanner / Larry Germaine
– The Case of the Crafty Kidnapper (1966) … Alex Tanner
– The Case of the Fatal Fetish (1965) … Larry Germaine
 
1965-1966 The Wackiest Ship in the Army (TV series)
Lt. Richard P. 'Rip' Ripley / Lt. Rip Riddle / Lt. Richard 'Rap' Riddle
– Routine Assignment (1966) … Lt. Rip Riddle
– Fun Has More Blondes (1966) … Lt. Richard P. 'Rip' Ripley
– My Island (1966) … Lt. Richard P. 'Rip' Ripley
– Chinese Checkers (1966) … Lt. Richard P. 'Rip' Ripley
– Girl in the Polka-Dot Swimsuit (1966) … Lt. Richard P. 'Rip' Ripley
See all 29 episodes »
 
1965 Kraft Suspense Theatre (TV series)
1st Newsman
– The Rise and Fall of Eddie Carew (1965) … 1st Newsman
 
1965 Stranded
Bob
 
1962 King Kong vs. Godzilla
Submariner (uncredited)
 
1962 The Pigeon That Took Rome
Maj. Wolff
 
Show ShowWriter (1 title)
1974 Born Free (TV series)
– The Maneaters of Merti (1974) (writer)
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
2002 Remembering 'Roots' (video documentary short) (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (33 titles)
2008 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 18 January 2008 (2008) … Himself
– Episode dated 14 January 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
2007 Now Playing with Gary Collins (TV series)
(2007)
 
2005 Mississippi Rising (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2003 101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2003 Dead Like Me (TV series)
Himself
– Reapercussions (2003) … Himself
 
2002 Remembering 'Roots' (video documentary short)
Himself - 'Grill'
 
1999 Dharma & Greg (TV series)
Himself
– I Did It for You, Kitty (1999) … Himself
 
1999 Stars Over Mississippi (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1998 Friends (TV series)
Himself
– The One Where Phoebe Hates PBS (1998) … Himself
 
1996 Crook & Chase (TV series)
Himself
– Tom Noddy (1996) … Himself
 
1989-1994 The Home Show (TV series)
Co-Host
– Episode dated 27 October 1994 (1994)
– Pet Expert (1994) … Co-Host
– Self Defense (1994)
– Episode dated 29 October 1993 (1993)
– Episode dated 3 May 1993 (1993) … Co-Host
See all 11 episodes »
 
1992 The 37th Annual Thalians Ball (TV movie)
Himself
 
1991 71st Annual Miss America Pageant (TV movie)
Himself
 
1990 70th Annual Miss America Pageant (TV movie)
Himself
 
1987-1989 The New Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 3 March 1989 (1989) … Himself
– Episode dated 2 March 1989 (1989) … Himself
– Episode dated 1 March 1989 (1989) … Himself
– Episode dated 28 February 1989 (1989) … Himself
– Episode dated 27 February 1989 (1989) … Himself
See all 15 episodes »
 
1980-1988 Hour Magazine (TV series)
Himself - Host / Himself / Host
– Episode dated 11 January 1988 (1988) … Himself - Host
– Episode dated 29 June 1987 (1987) … Himself - Host
– Episode dated 9 March 1987 (1987) … Himself - Host
– Episode dated 19 March 1986 (1986) … Himself/Host
– Episode dated 3 March 1986 (1986) … Himself - Host
See all 21 episodes »
 
1987 It's Howdy Doody Time (TV special)
Himself
 
1986 Super Password (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 26 December 1986 (1986) … Himself
– Episode dated 25 December 1986 (1986) … Himself
– Episode dated 24 December 1986 (1986) … Himself
– Episode dated 23 December 1986 (1986) … Himself
– Episode dated 22 December 1986 (1986) … Himself
 
1986 Gimme a Break! (TV series)
Himself
– Second Chance: Part 2 (1986) … Himself
– Second Chance: Part 1 (1986) … Himself
 
1985 Doris Day's Best Friends (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.22 (1985) … Himself
 
1985 All-Star Party for 'Dutch' Reagan (TV movie)
Himself
 
1985 1985 Miss America Pageant (TV movie)
Himself
 
1985 Star Search (TV series)
Himself - Introducer
– Episode #2.19 (1985) … Himself - Introducer
 
1984 Circus of the Stars #9 (TV special documentary)
Himself - Ringmaster
 
1983 Family Feud (TV series)
Himself
– Battle of the Perfect 10s (1983) … Himself
 
1981 The 7th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Co-Presenter: Favourite Male Performer in New Television Program
 
1979 Circus of the Stars #4 (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1979 Circus of the Stars #3 (TV special documentary)
Himself - Performer
 
1977 Circus of the Stars #2 (TV special)
Himself - Performer
 
1977 Tattletales (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 1 September 1977 (1977) … Himself
 
1977 Circus of the Stars (TV special documentary)
Himself - Performer
 
1976 The Cross-Wits (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 3 May 1976 (1976) … Himself
 
1971 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 3 September 1971 (1971) … Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (1 title)
2013 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV movie)
Himself - In Memoriam
 

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