William Collier Jr.

William Collier Jr.

Deceased · Born: Feb 12, 1902 · Died: Feb 5, 1987

Personal Details

BornFeb 12, 1902 New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Charles F. Gall Jr., later known as Buster Collier, was born in New York, where his early life was deeply rooted in the world of show business. At the tender age of seven, he began his journey in the entertainment industry, with his mother, an accomplished actress, and his father, a theater manager, serving as his earliest influences. As his parents later divorced, his mother remarried the renowned actor William Collier Sr., who formally adopted the young Charles and bestowed upon him the name William Collier Jr., affectionately known as Buster.

Collier's extensive stage experience, nurtured by his parents, ultimately led to his first film role in the 1916 production of "The Bugle Call," at the age of 14. He swiftly rose to prominence, becoming one of the most popular actors of the 1920s, effortlessly transitioning from child actor to young romantic lead. By the mid-1930s, Collier had decided to retire from acting, opting instead to pursue a career as a producer. Initially, he worked in the United States, before relocating to England in 1937, where he remained until the late 1940s.

In the 1950s, Collier continued to produce several television series in the United States, solidifying his reputation as a skilled and versatile producer.

Career

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1987
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1935
The People's Enemy
The People's Enemy as Tony Falcone
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1934
Public Stenographer
Public Stenographer as James 'Jimmy' Martin Jr.
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1933
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1932
Dancers in the Dark
Dancers in the Dark as Floyd Stevens
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The Phantom Express
The Phantom Express as Bruce Harrington
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1931
The Secret Witness
The Secret Witness as Arthur Jones aka Casey
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Reducing
Reducing as Johnnie Beasley
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Little Caesar
Little Caesar as Tony Passa
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The Big Gamble
The Big Gamble as Johnnie Ames
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Cimarron
Cimarron as The Kid
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Broadminded
Broadminded as Jack Hackett
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Street Scene
Street Scene as Sam Kaplan
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1930
Rain or Shine
Rain or Shine as Bud Conway
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Free and Easy
Free and Easy as Master of Ceremonies
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1929
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Tide of Empire
Tide of Empire as Romauldo Guerrero
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Show of Shows
Show of Shows as Performer in 'Bicycle Built for Two' Number (uncredited)
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1924
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1923
Enemies of Women
Enemies of Women as Gaston de Lille