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- Birth nameGary Ennis Collins
- Height6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
- 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. A talented and diverse actor, he portrayed a variety of characters in films, television movies, miniseries, television series and on stage. In addition to these roles, Gary was also well known for his easygoing style and warmth as a Host. Gary was married to actress, television personality and former Miss America Mary Ann Mobley. He and his wife were involved with the March of Dimes for more than 20 years and they were active volunteers in relief organizations to end world hunger. They were also involved with the National Foundation for Ileitis and Colitis. Gary Collins died at age 74 of natural causes on October 13, 2012 in Biloxi, Mississippi.- IMDb mini biography by: Rita J. Runyon
- SpousesMary Ann Mobley(November 24, 1967 - October 13, 2012) (his death, 1 child)Susan Patricia Peterson(October 3, 1964 - August 3, 1967) (divorced, 2 children)
- Children
- Pled no contest to DUI on December 6, 2007 in a Van Nuys, California court. Sentenced to 48 months of probation, jail time and other sanctions.
- Father, with Mary Ann Mobley, of daughter Clancy Collins White, a senior vice-president with MGM Television.
- Had appeared in two films which were both nominated for the Best Picture Academy Award: The Longest Day (1962) and Airport (1970).
- His wife, Mary Ann Mobley, was the 1959 Miss America, when she was 23-years-old.
- Was a member of the first class to be inducted into the DeMolay Hall of Fame on November 13, 1986.
- Needless to say, DeMolay had a profound effect on me. It arrived at a critical point in my life. For at fourteen, the issues of fraternity, faith, and trust were insignificant. The example of Jacques DeMolay's courage helped me to see that there was another dimension to one's life and that the attempt to reach a worthy goal could give so much more meaning to one's life. Of course, the opportunity to go through the chairs was an honor and certainly nurtured whatever leadership qualities I might possess today.
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