Richard Collier

Richard Collier

Deceased · Born: Jun 13, 1919 · Died: Mar 11, 2000

Personal Details

BornJun 13, 1919 Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Biography

Richard Collier, a celebrated actor, was born on a radiant day, June 13, 1919, in the lively city of Boston, Massachusetts, USA, where the warm rays of the sun illuminated his early life. As he traversed the realms of his illustrious career, he etched an indelible mark on the cinematic landscape, featuring in a diverse array of iconic productions that continue to captivate audiences to this day. Some of his most notable roles include the hilarious western comedy Blazing Saddles, released in 1974, the spine-tingling horror film Christine, which premiered in 1983, and the beloved musical extravaganza Hello, Dolly!, which debuted in 1969. Ultimately, his time on this earth came to a close on March 11, 2000, in the picturesque community of Calabasas, nestled in the heart of Los Angeles, California, USA, where he left behind a lasting legacy.

Career

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2009
Silent Sam
Silent Sam as Sam Ramirez
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2004
Direct Action
Direct Action as Khalid Manseur (mechanic) (uncredited)
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1991
Eve of Destruction
Eve of Destruction as Transient in Subway
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1983
Christine
Christine as Pepper Boyd
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1979
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1974
Blazing Saddles
Blazing Saddles as Dr. Sam Johnson
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1973
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The No Mercy Man
The No Mercy Man as Joshua White
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1970
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1969
Hello, Dolly!
Hello, Dolly! as Vandergelder's Barber
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1968
Blackbeard's Ghost
Blackbeard's Ghost as Ticket Seller
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1967
Good Times
Good Times as Peddler
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1966
The Chase
The Chase as Party Guest (uncredited)
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1963
Who's Minding the Store?
Who's Minding the Store? as Customer (uncredited)
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1962
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1960
Let's Make Love
Let's Make Love as Doorman (uncredited)
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Please Don't Eat the Daisies
Please Don't Eat the Daisies as Fabric Salesman (uncredited)
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North to Alaska
North to Alaska as Steambath - Skinny Sourdough (uncredited)
{"id":66334,"title":"The Hangman","year":"1959","character":"Hotel Desk Clerk","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-hangman","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66334.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66334.jpg"},"released":1}
1959
The Hangman
The Hangman as Hotel Desk Clerk
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{"id":173966,"title":"The High Cost of Loving","year":"1958","character":"Clayton Fraser (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-high-cost-of-loving","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173966.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173966.jpg"},"released":1}
1958
The High Cost of Loving
The High Cost of Loving as Clayton Fraser (uncredited)
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1956
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Crime of Passion
Crime of Passion as Reporter (uncredited)
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Bigger Than Life
Bigger Than Life as Milkman (uncredited)
{"id":22673,"title":"The Killer Is Loose","year":"1956","character":"Assistant District Attorney (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-killer-is-loose","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_22673.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_22673.jpg"},"released":1}
The Killer Is Loose
The Killer Is Loose as Assistant District Attorney (uncredited)
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1955
Playwrights '56
Playwrights '56 as Truck Driver
{"id":23131,"title":"Suddenly","year":"1954","character":"Ed Hawkins (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/suddenly-1954","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23131.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23131.jpg"},"released":1}
1954
Suddenly
Suddenly as Ed Hawkins (uncredited)